Press Release: Newly-Established Ghana-Namibia Friendship Association Elects Executives

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ACCRA, Ghana (AIF Show-28 Nov. 2017) A Ghana-Namibia Friendship Association plenary session has taken place in Accra, with executives nominated for the position of Chairperson; Vice Chairperson; Treasurer; and Secretary.

Former Ghana Ambassador to Namibia, Haruna Atta, was elected overwhelmingly by the participants.

The Secretary, Roy Aboku, is a businessman who has travelled extensively to Namibia. In a brief chat on the sidelines of the meeting, he spoke to “Africa in Focus”, recalling the days when Ghanaians had to travel to Abuja for a visa. He is happy to note the progress that has been made with Namibia issuing a visa to visitors in just 72 hours.

This was confirmed by Deputy High Commissioner, Gabriel Shaanikaa, who explained that the three days is the maximum time for a visa, and that the requirements are far from cumbersome. He encourages all Ghanaians to take advantage of this, especially now that Air Namibia will be staging a comeback in the first quarter of 2018.

Other members of the Executive include a businessman, and Nana Ofei-Nkansah, a traditional leader.

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STORIFY Feature: What you missed from the 21 April Edition: EXCLUSIVE Interview with Namibian Ambassador to Ghana

#PODCAST>>Episode 40: EXCLUSIVE Interview with Namibian Ambassador to Ghana

EPISODE #40
Research & Co-ordination: E.K.Bensah Jr
Executive Producer: E.K.Bensah Jr
Technical  Producer: D.J. Stagger

"Dear friends,

H.E.Charles Josob

We dedicated the fortieth edition of the Africa in Focus Show to having an exclusive interview with the High Commissioner of Namibia H.E.Charles Josob, which country is celebrating 25 years of independence from South Africa. We talked about Namibia's tourism, aviation; its Pan-Africanist aspirations and relationships. It was revealed that one of the reasons for the slow-down/draw-down of Air Namibia was because of the visa regime! Ghanaians seeking to enter the southern African country had to make their way to Nigeria at extra cost before getting a visa. The Ambassador revealed it is now possible to obtain a visa right here in Accra for USD60.oo (almost GHS240).

Juana Akuamoah-Boateng, Assistant Producer

Also on the line was member of the CAADP Country Team Marjorie Abdin. In a brief interview, she gave us an insight into what had been happening around Africa's agriculture, which is also known as the Comprehensive Africa Agrifulture Development Programme(CAADP). Arguably one of the African Union's most successful programmes, few nationals know about it. The new vim injected into the CAADP Country Team's work, what with the establishment of an office, means that the team can go ahead and better-strategise their work on agriculture, and involve more stakeholders, including the media. Marjorie talked of bringing on board media houses like Radio XYZ93.1FM, through the "Africa in Focus" Show.

We took the opportunity to introduce to listeners my Assistant Producer Juana Akuamoah-Boateng, who will be helping out with aspects of the show's research production from hereon in.

Kindly find a link to download the podcast below, and enjoy "Africa in Focus" Show exclusive with the High Commissioner of Namibia to Ghana:

https://www.dropbox.com/s/8y67sl3bley8jwd/AFRICA%20IN%20FOCUS%20%2021-4-15.mp3?dl=0

Just in case you missed it: "Africa in Focus Show" is the ONLY weekly magazine on Ghanaian radio explaining; unpacking; demystifying ECOWAS; AU; and South-South cooperation policies around Africa's integration. We are airborne every Tuesday from 13h00 to 15h00 GMT. All podcasts are available for download on www.africainfocusradioshow.org  Follow the conversation using #AfricainFocus

Kind regards,
Emmanuel


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COMING UP!>>Ep.40: SPECIAL: Interview with Namibian High Commissioner to Ghana H.E.Charles Josob

Episode #40:

SPECIAL: Interview with High Commissioner of Namibia to Ghana H.E.Charles Josob

In this special edition of the show, we will be speaking to the High Commissioner of Namibia to Ghana on a number of issues about that beautiful country, and what possibilities exist for South-South Cooperation.

Call us on the following numbers when we open the phone lines at 14h30 GMT

+233(0)289.000.931 // +233(0)289.931.000

Join us if you can at 1pm on 21 April, 2015.

Guiding questions

●     25 years of Namibia’s independence (#Namibia25)

●     Namibia’s best practices on tourism

●     State of play of “Air Namibia”

●     Intra-African trade, and Pan-African relationships, including vision at AU Peace & Security Council (call by Namibia Ambassador to Ethiopia & Sudan Anne Mutelo calling for self-determination of Sahrawi people); Southern African version of DFID?

●     Energy diplomacy, including export of power to ESKOM

Guests in the studio:

Ø  H.E. Charles Josob, High Commissioner of Namibia to Ghana ,Namibian High Commission, Accra

Ø  Juana Akuamoah-Boateng, Queens Impact Foundation/Assistant Producer, “Africa in Focus” Show

On the line

·    Abdulai Diallo, West Africa Network for Peacebuilding (WANEP) @13h15 to respond to XenophobicSA and Violent Extremism

·         Marjorie Abdin, CAADP Country Team member@13h35 (“Africa in the News”) to brief on agric updates