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    Omanyano ovanhu koikundaneki yomalungula kashili paveta, Commisiner Sakaria takunghilile Veronika Haulenga

Namibia

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Government Seeks World Assistance for Uranium Mining Decision in Stampriet Artesian Basin

The government has reached out to UNESCO and the IAEA for advice and technical support regarding uranium mining in the Stampriet Artesian Basin. Minister Calle Schlettwein emphasizes the importance of making scientifically informed decisions. The Russian Uranium One Group, advocating for mining in the area, welcomes the move. Schlettwein addresses concerns about in-situ mining and potential aquifer contamination, highlighting the need for cautious consideration.  

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Walvis Bay joins youth climate action fund

Walvis Bay will join 38 other local authorities in partnering with the US-based Johns Hopkins University's new Youth Climate Action Fund. The city will receive close to N$1 million to support youth-led climate action initiatives. Mayor Trevino Forbes says the funding will advance community goals, such as meeting de-carbonisation commitments and reducing consumption-based emissions.

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Namibia, EU collaborate to strengthen fruit and vegetable value chain

The Ministry of Industrialisation and Trade, in collaboration with the Namibian Agronomic Board and funded by the European Union, has launched a series of workshops. The initiative, part of the EU-Namibia Economic Partnership Agreement support programme, aims to improve agricultural competitiveness by exploring new opportunities in the EU market. Ministry spokesperson Elijah Mukubonda.

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Oshikoto region considers trimester system return for schools

The Directorate of Education, Arts, and Culture in the Oshikoto region and its stakeholders have proposed the re-introduction of a trimester system for schools from 2025 onwards. The concerns of the semester revolve around the length of the semester, fatigue among learners, and difficulty in curriculum planning. Here is the Executive Director of the Ministry Sanet Steenkamp.

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Agriculture Ministry announces record sunflower harvest

The Executive Director of the Ministry of Agriculture, Water, and Land Reform, Ndiyakupi Nghituwamata, has announced that about 40 hectares of sunflowers at the Shadikongoro and Sikondo green schemes are being harvested. The harvest is expected to produce over ten thousand liters of sunflower oil by August 2024. Nghituwamata highlighted that this represents the most substantial sunflower harvest recorded at these green schemes since their re-establishment two years ago.

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Monica Geingos Returns to Office, Vows to Fulfill Advocacy Commitments and Expand Focus on Cancer Care

Former First Lady, Monica Geingos announced her return to office after mourning her late husband, President Hage Geingob. She aims to finalize advocacy commitments, manage administrative transitions, and scale up youth development efforts. Geingos also plans to broaden her focus to include cancer prevention and care, especially after experiencing the pain of losing a loved one to pancreatic cancer. She expressed gratitude for the support from Namibians during their time […]

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Oshikoto Region Recognizes Urgent Need to Prioritize Art Education

Ester Leonard, head of the lifelong learning division in Oshikoto's Directorate of Education, Arts, and Culture, stresses the vital role of art in learners’ development. The directorate is conducting school visits to understand challenges faced by art teachers, leading up to a workshop later this year. Leonard highlights widespread neglect of art education in the region, despite it being a subject up to Grade 7, with many teachers lacking expertise […]

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