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

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The Government of Indonesia Provides N$ 5,3M of Development Grant for Namibian Maritime and Fisheries Institute

The Government of Indonesia through its Indonesia Agency for International Development (Indonesia AID) has agreed to extend a Development Grant for Namibian Maritime and Fisheries Institute (NAMFI). The grant amount approximately US$.288 thousand (equivalent N$ 5,3 million) shall be utilized to enhance capacity building for Instructors of NAMFI in the form of training of trainers International Maritime Organization (ToT IMO) Model Course 6.09. The training of trainers program for NAMFI’s […]

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Capricorn Foundation and the Lithon Foundation hosts an NGO Capacity Building Workshop

On Friday, 3 November 2023, the Capricorn Foundation and the Lithon Foundation joined forces to host a significant event: the NGO Capacity Building Workshop in Namibia. Themed "Strengthening the Management of NGOs to Foster Socio-economic Developed Communities in Namibia," the workshop was well attended, reflecting the collective sentiment for enhancing the capabilities of Non-profit organisations (NPOs). The workshop served as a platform for knowledge exchange, empowering NPOs to manage their […]

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Liberty Life Namibia and Cancer Association of Namibia are collaborating during the month of November on the “Movember Men’s Health Clinic” campaign.

Liberty Life is celebrating 20 years of operations in Namibia this November, and, aligned with the organisation’s purpose of making a difference in people’s lives, Liberty Life Namibia wants to give back to the community by partnering with CAN, to offer men’s health screenings this month. The health screenings will take place at CAN and will be available to 20 men per week, by appointment only. Sr Aina Nghitongo – […]

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Namibian Women Help Prevent HIV and Cervical Cancer by Encouraging Their Male Partners to Get Circumcised

Christmas Shikongo is a 33-year-old father of three and a community mobilizer working to reduce HIV-related deaths in Omuhongo Village, northern Namibia.  For months, Christmas has been educating and counseling adolescent boys, men, and their partners on the health benefits of voluntary medical male circumcision (VMMC) in preventing HIV.  As he escorted some of his community members to undergo the procedure, he carried a secret: fear and uncertainty made him […]

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Sustained, Structured Conversation around Risks, Challenges, Opportunities of Artificial Intelligence Vital, Secretary-General Tells Safety Summit

UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ remarks at the United Kingdom AI [artificial intelligence] Safety Summit, November 2nd: The speed and reach of today’s AI technology are unprecedented.  The paradox is that in the future, it will never move as slowly as today.  The gap between AI and its governance is wide and growing. AI-associated risks are many and varied.  Like AI itself, they are still emerging, and they demand new solutions.  […]

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The reality of the medical aid fund industry: secrecy, abuse of public power and unregulated

BACKGROUND The medical aid fund industry recently informed the public and private sector healthcare providers that medical aid funds are experiencing financial difficulties, in that the funds are experiencing higher than expected claims as from 2022 and are now using past reserves to honour claims. In a presentation by Dr Johann van Zyl, an advisor to the Namibian Association of Medical Aid Funds (NAMAF) the main driver of the recent […]

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Business / Economics

Celebrating Excellence: Old Mutual Foundation Applauds Outstanding Student Achievements at the 2023 Namibian Scholars’ Investment Challenge

The Old Mutual Foundation takes immense pride in honouring the exceptional achievements of the teams who have illuminated the investment landscape at the 2023 Namibian Scholars' Investment Challenge (NSIC). At the 2023 NSIC Awards Ceremony, the Old Mutual Foundation came together to celebrate their exceptional achievements in a competition jointly presented by the Namibian Stock Exchange (NSX) and Future Media. The NSIC, a platform for both university and secondary school […]

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DHPS Says Farewell to 54 Abitur Graduates

On 31 October 2023, the eagerly anticipated moment arrived for 54 intelligent young adults. Their school journey officially concluded, and they held their Abitur certificates with a mixture of pride, relief, excitement, and a touch of nostalgia. With an overall average of 2.11 and three graduates achieving exceptional 1.0 results, the Class of 2023 can take great pride in their accomplishments. Beyond academic achievements, these graduates have excelled in athletics, […]

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Entertainment

Bank Windhoek supports the NBS to host The Nutcracke

Between Wednesday, 25 October and Saturday, 28 October 2023, the National Ballet School (NBS) performed Tchaikovsky’s The Nutcracker at the National Theatre of Namibia in Windhoek. Sponsored by Bank Windhoek, the performance sold out for five consecutive nights. Bank Windhoek’s Executive Officer of Marketing and Corporate Communication Services, Jacquiline Pack, said Bank Windhoek regards the Arts as a fundamental expression of the human spirit. “This experience knows no bounds and […]

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