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Forhåndsstemming i utlandet fra 1. juli til og med 30. august 2013. Read more

The Norwegian Constitution Day the 17th May was celebrated in Pretoria at a reception hosted by Ambassador Kari Bjørnsaard. Read more

The famous Norwegian jazz musician Bugge Wesseltoft will visit Johannesburg together with the OK World Ensemble 19 – 22 May. Read more

Polio can be eradicated within the space of five to six years. Norway is to increase its level of support for efforts to eradicate polio by NOK 190 million, to NOK 240 million (USD 40 million). Read more

- We are very pleased that such a broad range of participants have been able to join us in Oslo for this historic event, said the Conference Co-chairs, Mr. Jerry Matjila of South Africa and Ms. Bente Angell-Hansen of Norway after the conference. Read more

“The Security Council Chamber was a gift from Norway to the UN in 1952. I am delighted that Norway has taken responsibility for the renovation of what is perhaps the world’s most important room,” said Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide. Read more

“The Norwegian Government is making a historical commitment to promote better working conditions for people in developing countries through the ILO,” said Minister of International Development Heikki Eidsvoll Holmås. Read more

Minister of International Development Heikki Eidsvoll Holmås is today launching the white paper Sharing for prosperity: Promoting democracy, fair distribution and growth in development policy. The Government is presenting a range of new measures to be used in the fight against poverty. Read more

Each year The Academic and Non-fiction Authors' of South Africa (ANFASA) offer grants to a wide-ranging group of authors through its grant scheme. On February 1st, the Norwegian ambassador hosted a function to honour the 2012 winners. Read more

Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide commented, “I am pleased that Sudan and South Sudan agreed today on how South Sudan’s vital oil production can start up again in two weeks’ time, and on the transport of the oil through pipelines in Sudan. I commend the two leaders for reaching the necessary compromises.” Read more

Sørlandet (anno 1927) is the world's oldest and best kept full rigged ship still in operation. Mid February the pride of Norwegian maritime legacy anchored at the Waterfront Harbour in Cape Town. Read more

Norgesskolen is a three week summer school in Norwegian language and culture for children of Norwegian parents or for children who wish to maintain contact with Norway, Norwegian culture and to learn about the Norwegian school system. Read more

The Norwegian Ambassador to South Africa, Kari Bjørnsgaard, has on behalf of the Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs signed a new agreement on cooperation between Norway and South Africa on research in the fields of climate, the environment and clean energy. Read more

“This agreement on peace, security and cooperation in the Democratic Republic of Congo offers hope to a population that has endured great suffering,” said Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide. Read more

On 11 June 2013 it will be 100 years since Norwegian women gained the right to vote and Norway became a true democracy, with women and men enjoying the same democratic rights. Read more

The Norwegian Government has decided to cancel all Guinea’s debt to Norway, which amounts to around NOK 100 million (USD 17.2 million). Read more

“Storms, floods and drought are becoming more and more frequent in Africa, causing huge problems for the continent. Africa is also more vulnerable to climate change than any other continent,” said Minister of International Development Heikki Eidsvoll Holmås. Read more

The Norwegian Government is to contribute NOK 30 million to the UN trust funds for Mali. The Government is also willing to consider a contribution if the proposed UN-led peacekeeping operation to Mali is established. Read more

On Tuesday 5th February, The Nordic-South African Business Association (NSBA) organized a seminar with four out of five Nordic Ambassadors and their respective Trade Councils. High on the agenda were discussions on how the Nordic companies best can do business in South Africa. Read more

“I am concerned about the inadequate legal protection in Somalia, especially for women and journalists. Norway will give priority to democracy building and human rights issues in its cooperation with the Somali authorities,” said Minister of International Development Heikki Eidsvoll Holmås. Read more