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

Namibia

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Namibia

Poverty Eradication Ministry’s response prompts BIG Coalition To Proceed With Protest on August 26

Despite responses from the Poverty Eradication ministry, the Basic Income Grant Coalition says they will proceed with its nationwide protest on August 26, aimed at addressing youth unemployment and poverty. The organization says its petition handed over in June has not garnered urgent and favorable responses. 21 year-old researcher from BIG, Tjipura Tjipura, asserts that Namibia, rich in resources, is fully capable of feeding its 3 million residents.  

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Namibia

Agriculture Minister Schlettwein Urges Increased Investment During Regional Visit

The Agriculture, Water, and Land Reform minister Carl Schlettwein is visiting the Omaheke and Otjozondjupa Regions from 12-21 August. He is meeting with regional leaders, Communal Land Boards, Resettlement Committees, and both communal and commercial farmers. Schlettwein is advocating for greater investment in the agriculture sector, which supports approximately 70% of Namibia's population.  

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Health / Medical

WHO Declares Mpox Outbreak in Africa a Global Health Emergency as it spreads to Europe

The World Health Organisation has declared the Mpox outbreak, formerly known as monkeypox, in parts of Africa as a public health emergency of international concern. The disease has claimed at least 450 lives in the Democratic Republic of Congo and is spreading rapidly across central, east Africa and now Europe according to Al Jazeera. Scientists are alarmed by the fast transmission and high fatality rate of the new variant. Health […]

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Namibia

Governor Pijoo Nganate to Deliver Omaheke Region’s State of the Region Address

The Governor of Omaheke Region, Pijoo Nganate, is set to deliver the State of the Region Address on August 19. The address, which will take place at Ben van der Walt Primary School Hall in Gobabis, is a constitutional requirement under Article 110A (Sub-Articles 5 and 6). Governor Nganate will provide an update on the status of the region, discuss the previous year's planned activities by the central government in […]

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Namibia

Namibia’s Media Ombudsman Condemns the publishing of photo depicting dead lion

  By Vitalio Angula   The publication of a photo depicting a lion that was tracked down and killed by rangers from Namibia’s Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism on Saturday, 10 August (World Lion Day), has sparked controversy. Media Ombudsman John Nakuta has described the publication on the New Era Newspaper's Instagram account as unethical and inconsistent with the high standards of reporting expected from Namibian media. “In the […]

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Business / Economics

Windhoek prepares to host Namibia Oil & Gas Conference

As Namibia prepares up for the upcoming Namibia Oil & Gas Conference in Windhoek next week, Shakwa Nyambe, Founder and Managing Partner of SNC Incorporated, has shared his views on the evolving trends within the oil and gas sector. Nyambe mentioned the changes occurring in the financing of oil and gas projects.     In addition to financing, Nyambe pointed out the importance of infrastructure development in the oil and […]

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Namibia

Agriculture Minister discusses aquifer pollution risks

The Minister of Agriculture, Water, and Land Reform, Calle Schlettwein is visiting the Omaheke and Otjozondjupa Regions to engage with regional leaders, Communal Land Boards, Resettlement Committees, and farmers. During a community meeting in Leonardville, the Minister discussed the Stampriet Aquifer, where he explained how underground mining can pollute water sources.  

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Namibia

New flights to link Windhoek to Botswana and Durban

Air Connect Namibia and Air Botswana will launch new flights connecting Windhoek with Maun, Kasane, and Gaborone, with the Gaborone service extending to Durban. These routes will strengthen business and leisure travel between Namibia, Botswana, and South Africa. The Namibia Airports Company, facilitating these operations, said the initiative will increase air access to Namibia. NAC spokesperson, Dan Kamati.     Starting from 1 November, Air Botswana will introduce two additional […]

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