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25 Years of Windhoek–Berlin Twin City Partnership: Media Presence

October marked a major milestone for international cooperation as Windhoek hosted a series of Sister Cities in Action stakeholder meetings, culminating in the 25th anniversary celebration of the Twin City partnership between Windhoek and Berlin.

The engagements brought together representatives from local government, civil society, cultural institutions, and development partners to reflect on achievements and explore new opportunities for collaboration.

The highlight of the month was the official anniversary celebration, which showcased a quarter-century of collaboration and friendship. The event reflected not only the historical significance of the partnership but also its ongoing impact—including cultural exchange programs, technical cooperation, and opportunities for shared learning between the cities.The celebrations and stakeholder sessions received strong media attention. The Namibian newspaper provided coverage, highlighting both the achievements of the project and the enthusiasm of the participating stakeholders. Complementary coverage in Berlin further amplified the importance of the partnership, emphasizing its success as a model for international city cooperation.

See below a few news articles from Windhoek:
Windhoek and Berlin celebrate 25 years as twin cities – Lifestyle – The Namibian
The Evening Review | Joel Haikali – 13 October 2025

See below a few news articles from Berlin:
Wegner besucht Berlins Partnerstadt Windhoek – Berlin.de
25 Years of Twin Cities Windhoek – Berlin  | Kulturprojekte Berlin
PRESS RELEASE | Kulturprojekte Berlin Creates Anniversary Programme for “25 Years of Twinned Cities Windhoek – Berlin” | Kulturprojekte Berlin