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Safety

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Namibia

City Police tightens festive season safety measures

The Windhoek City Police have intensified safety measures for the festive season, focusing on traffic law enforcement, including drinking and driving. City Police spokesperson, Superintendent Marcelline Kiddy Murapo urged residents to secure their homes, avoid leaving valuables in vehicles, and report suspicious activities.  

todayDecember 16, 2024 31

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Africa

Growing Demand for Russia’s Smallpox and Mpox Vaccine Across Africa

Several African and former Soviet nations have shown interest in purchasing Russia’s vaccine for smallpox and mpox, along with testing kits and antiviral treatments, Russia’s consumer and health watchdog revealed to Reuters. The vaccine, Orthopoxvac, was developed by the Vektor laboratory in Siberia and was officially registered by Russia's health ministry in 2022. According to a Reuters source, clinical trials have demonstrated the vaccine’s safety and effectiveness.

todayNovember 14, 2024 10

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Namibia

Civil Aviation Authority Restricts Airspace for Elections

  The Civil Aviation Authority has announced restricted airspace within the Windhoek Flight Information Region to ensure safety during the upcoming Presidential and National Assembly elections. Effective from today and from November 26th to 28th, all gliding and drone operations, including remotely piloted aircraft systems, will be restricted for private, commercial, and recreational use. The NCAA urges all aviation operators to observe these restrictions to support security measures during this […]

todayNovember 13, 2024 17

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Namibia

Deputy Minister Witbooi Calls for Policy Frameworks on Migration Challenges

Deputy Minister of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety, and Security, Lucia Witbooi, emphasized the need for countries to develop policy frameworks to address the challenges posed by increased migration. Speaking at a two-day workshop on counter-terrorism and migration in Windhoek, she noted the complexities of managing migration, particularly in southern Africa, where modern-day borders pose additional challenges.

todaySeptember 27, 2024 24

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Namibia

Home Affairs Mass Registration Effort Nears Completion with Over 90,000 Served

The Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety, and Security ministry is concluding its annual mass registration outreach this month, having assisted more than 90,000 individuals with essential national documents. The initiative, covering all 121 constituencies from February 5 to July 31, aims to provide birth certificates, identity documents, and duplicates, alongside processing citizenship applications. Deputy Minister, Lucia Witbooi emphasized collaboration with constituency councillors to ensure effective outreach coordination and community awareness of […]

todayJuly 18, 2024 34

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Africa

Lake Victoria: why so many fishers are dying and what can be done about it

        By Ranaivo Rasolofoson, University of Toronto and Kathryn Fiorella, Cornell University     Small-scale fishers on Lake Victoria (Africa’s largest freshwater lake, shared by Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda) are drowning. Safety issues such as storms, a lack of available life jackets, and a shortage of navigational equipment and rescue services are a major cause of this. Existing studies have found that climate change is projected to […]

todayJune 26, 2024 22

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Opinion Pieces

MAN ENOUGH: Fatherhood as a Sacred Responsibility Every Man is Armed For

      Father’s Day is marked annually on the third Sunday of June in many countries across the world. It is a fitting occasion not only to celebrate the gift of our fathers (and husbands), but also to highlight some of the elements of the unique and sacred vocation of fatherhood. As men ourselves, we take this opportunity to celebrate fatherhood and to encourage our fellow men that we […]

todayJune 21, 2024 14

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Namibia

Border Post’s 24-Hour Operation Aims to Spark Economic Recovery, Says Albert Kawana

The Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety, and Security minister, Albert Kawana, highlighted the significance of the newly inaugurated 24-hour operation at the Oshikango-Santa Clara border post for economic recovery. He emphasized diverse strategies in response to COVID-19's economic impact and anticipated benefits such as enhanced trade relations, reduced business costs, and improved logistics along the Trans-Cunene Corridor. Kawana promoted seamless cross-border commerce, noting advantages such as eliminating overnight stays for truckers […]

todayJune 17, 2024 39

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