Staff Reporter<\/p>\n\n\n\n
BERLIN\u2019S Governing Mayor, Kai Wegner, will visit the Namibian capital, Windhoek, from 15 to 18 October 2025, to commemorate 25 years of partnership between the two cities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Wegner will be accompanied by a delegation of cultural and business representatives under the theme \u201cRemembering together. Experiencing together. Creating change together.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cFor 25 years, Berlin and Windhoek have cultivated an active city partnership. We want to further strengthen and intensify this relationship,\u201d said Wegner ahead of the visit. \u201cThe two cities are linked by numerous projects in culture, education, business, research, sports, and democracy \u2013 and also by our shared historical responsibility in light of Germany\u2019s colonial past.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
During the visit, Wegner and Windhoek Mayor Ndeshihafela Larandja will sign a Joint Action Plan outlining new initiatives and objectives for cooperation. The Berlin mayor will also participate in a \u201cMemory Walk\u201d to sites of remembrance, visit the \u201cVoices of the Cities\u201d exhibition on bilateral projects, and engage in discussions on skills development and professional training.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
On 16 October, Wegner is expected to address students at the University of Namibia on the importance of city partnerships and join a workshop titled \u201cPast, Present, Partnership.\u201d The following day, he will visit a partner school and the Riverheights Football Academy, before attending the world premiere of the musical \u201cPeople of Song.\u201d The production, featuring artists from both countries, will later be staged at Berlin\u2019s Humboldt Forum in November.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The final day of the visit will include tours of a local business project, a health initiative, and the \u201cSingle Quarters\u201d neighbourhood market, along with meetings with Namibian government representatives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The \u201c25 Years of Twin Cities Windhoek \u2013 Berlin\u201d anniversary program includes exhibitions, theatre performances, tours, and workshops organised by Kulturprojekte Berlin and partners, with support from the Berlin Lotto Foundation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Berlin and Windhoek have been partner cities since 6 July 2000. Their cooperation covers science, research, culture, energy, education, and sports, with efforts also aimed at boosting business ties and expanding career opportunities for young Namibians.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Photo: City of Windhoek<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Staff Reporter BERLIN\u2019S Governing Mayor, Kai Wegner, will visit the Namibian capital, Windhoek, from 15 to 18 October 2025, to commemorate 25 years of partnership between the two cities. Wegner will be accompanied by a delegation of cultural and business representatives under the theme \u201cRemembering together. Experiencing together. Creating change together.\u201d \u201cFor 25 years, Berlin …<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":10,"featured_media":383657,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[24],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-383656","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-news"],"yoast_head":"\n