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Environment

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Bank of Namibia launches drought relief policy

The Bank of Namibia has introduced a new policy, effective from 23 October 2024 to October 2026, to address economic and financial challenges from the ongoing drought following the state of emergency declared by President Nangolo Mbumba in May. The central bank’s principal communications team leader, Sandra Garises.  

todayOctober 28, 2024 24

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Windhoek Council Plans Waste-to-Energy Plant for Electricity Generation

The Municipal Council of Windhoek is set to construct a Waste-to-Energy Plant aimed at generating bulk electricity while improving waste management. This initiative seeks to diversify the energy supply, enhance electricity security, and lower carbon emissions. A pre-feasibility study has recently been completed to evaluate the project's viability, paving the way for a detailed feasibility study that will examine different operational scenarios and inform the plant's development. The local authority's […]

todayOctober 28, 2024 22

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Conservancies protest mining in Rhino sanctuary

Conservancies affected by the recent mining activities have been granted approval to hold a peaceful demonstration at the Ministry of Environment, Forestry, and Tourism offices today. They will hand over a petition to the Executive Director of the Ministry against mining in their rhino sanctuary. Here is Laurencia Naobes the Manager for Uibasen-Twyfelfontein Conservancy.  

todayOctober 24, 2024 23

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India braces for cyclone Dana’s landfall

According to India's meteorological department, a cyclone is expected to make landfall between Thursday and Friday, on India's eastern coast. Flights and train services to and from two of India's eastern states have been suspended as the region braces itself for heavy rainfall and gusty winds reaching upto 120kmph.  

todayOctober 24, 2024 30

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Nelson Mandela Bay residents evacuated due to heavy rains and floods

Severe flooding following heavy rain overnight has resulted in scores of Eastern Cape residents, particularly in Gqeberha and Kariega, being evacuated. A level six warning of heavy rain was issued yesterday. Gift of the Givers’ operations manager, Ali Sablay, told the SABC they are currently in contact with the local disaster management teams who are identifying and trying to evacuate more residents in different areas.     Meanwhile, more heavy rain is […]

todayOctober 22, 2024 35

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Africa’s biodiversity key to climate action

Climate experts say the bioeconomy can help Africa and other regions develop in a way that better handles climate change. At the Global Bioeconomy Summit this week, talks will focus on how Africa's biodiversity can be used in sustainable ways to address climate matters. David Obura, head of the Intergovernmental Platform on Biodiversity, said there is a need to combine climate and biodiversity solutions.

todayOctober 21, 2024 16

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Windhoek hosts disaster risk reduction conference 

The 9th Africa Regional Platform and 8th High-Level Meeting on Disaster Risk Reduction will be held from 22 to 24 October. As Africa faces ongoing droughts, severe flooding, and cyclones, policymakers, and disaster experts will meet in Windhoek to address these issues. Here's Rhingo Mutambo, Chief Public Relations Officer in the Office of the Prime Minister.  

todayOctober 21, 2024 23

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