Otjiwarongo residents cultivate gardens to address food insecurity

Otjiwarongo residents cultivate gardens to address food insecurity

Gardens can be seen on the outskirts of Otjiwarongo's informal settlements, with some residents busy ploughing and planting vegetables to address food insecurity. Some are using riverbeds for planting maize and pearl millet, known as mahangu. Those who planted last year anticipate harvest soon, while others rely on hoped-for rain. Here’s Otjozondjupa Governor James Uerikua.

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World

U.S. and UK carry out joint strike against Houthis

The UK and the U.S. have launched their second joint strikes against Houthis in Yemen aimed at deterring attacks against cargo ships in the Red Sea. The British Foreign Minister, James Cleverly says the strikes send a clear message to the Iran-backed fighters. Julia Chapman reports.

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Health / Medical

Cervical cancer cases eliminated in women vaccinated at 12-13

Recent analysis from Scotland reveals that women vaccinated against cervical cancer at ages 12 or 13 show no cases of the disease, regardless of the number of doses received compared to unvaccinated women. The high-risk human papillomavirus vaccine has proven effective, according to Rolf Hansen, CEO of the Cancer Society of Namibia.

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Business / Economics

Uranium one withdraws case against water ministry

The Uranium One Group has withdrawn its case against the water ministry for not issuing exploration drilling permits to the company but remains confident its project will be safe and beneficial to Namibia. Here is Uranium One spokesperson Riaan van Rooyen.

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World

UN migration agency issues first ever global appeal

The International Organization for Migration on Monday launched its first-ever Global Annual Appeal for 2024, calling for $ 7.9 billion to support its operations and help create a system that realizes migration's promise as a force for good throughout the world. IOM Director-General Amy Pope explains.

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Business / Economics

Tesla bypasses South Africa due to high import taxes

Elon Musk has announced that Tesla will not sell electric cars in South Africa due to high import duties and taxes, due to a lack of incentives for local electric vehicle manufacturing. Importing a Tesla Cybertruck to South Africa can cost upwards of R1.3 million (incl. VAT). According to ‘My Broadband’, South Africa’s tax regime protects domestic car factories while failing to develop a policy to incentivise local EV manufacturing.

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World

Trump leads New Hampshire primary on eve of key Republican decision

Former US President Donald Trump remains the clear frontrunner on the final day of campaigning ahead of Tuesday's New Hampshire primary. The northeastern state is the second to vote on which Republican should lead the party to challenge Joe Biden in November's election. Voters in New Hampshire are choosing whether to give Trump a smooth glide to the Republican presidential nomination or bolster rival Nikki Haley's longshot bid to topple […]

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APO International

Eritrea: Regular Meeting of the Gash Barka Regional Assembly

The Gash Barka Regional Assembly convened its 21st regular meeting on 22 January in Barentu. During the meeting, Mr. Osman Mohammed Ali presented a report focused on the implementation of programs outlined by the Assembly. Mr. Osman emphasized that, following the resolutions adopted in the 20th meeting, the priority tasks for 2024 include soil and water conservation, strengthening organizational capacity, and contributing to national development programs. He also urged Assembly […]

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APO International

Kenya: Technical Skills will Accelerate Implementation of Projects — Ruto

The Government is revamping Technical and Vocational Colleges to equip the youth with skills to drive the country’s development agenda. President William Ruto said the Government is equipping these institutions to enhance their capacity. He added that the Government is hiring 2,000 tutors to ensure TVETs have adequate trainers. He cited the implementation of the Affordable Housing Programme as one of the projects that will require skilled manpower. “We want […]

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