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

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Business / Economics

FISHCOR Donates Fish to All 14 Regions for Food Security

  FISHCOR donated 1 ton of fish to each of Namibia's 14 regions, valued at N$240,000, to support food security amid the ongoing drought. The donation aims to assist the most vulnerable communities facing food shortages. CEO Alex Gawa-!nab highlighted FISHCOR's commitment to complementing government efforts in national development and addressing food security. James Uerikua, speaking on behalf of the Governors Trust, expressed gratitude for the partnership, emphasizing its role […]

todayDecember 19, 2024 6

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South Africa

S.A’s Human Settlements minister talks global human settlement reforms

  S.A's Human Settlements minister Mmamoloko Kubayi has confirmed Team South Africa’s commitment to global human settlement reforms at the 12th World Urban Forum in Cairo, Egypt. This marks the forum's first African session in 20 years. Kubayi emphasised South Africa’s focus on sustainable cities, advancement and implementation of sustainable urbanisation and supporting vulnerable communities as it reflects on 30 years of democracy:      

todayNovember 5, 2024 24

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Africa

Senior FAO official warns of real risk of famine in Sudan

Sudan’s food security crisis is a matter of deep concern with a very real risk there could be famine there, Rein Paulsen the Director of the Food and Agriculture Organisation’s Office of Emergencies and Resilience has told UN News. The FAO is supporting vulnerable farms to boost crop production and is implementing famine prevention strategies, including vaccinating animals.

todayApril 22, 2024 17

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Namibia

Oshakati, Ondangwa register nearly 13 000 people for drought relief

    The persistent drought situation has not only affected farmers and rural communities but has also had a significant impact on urban areas, Oshana Region Governor Elia Irimari said on Monday. He was speaking during the handing over of food parcels by the Oshana Regional Council to the three local authorities of the region. Irimari said many families are facing challenges in accessing sufficient food and basic necessities, leading […]

todayJanuary 16, 2024 17

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Health / Medical

Climate change risks triggering a spike in infectious disease outbreaks: three reasons why

By Wolfgang Preiser, Stellenbosch University; Cheryl Baxter, Stellenbosch University; Houriiyah Tegally, Stellenbosch University; Monika Moir, Stellenbosch University, and Tulio de Oliveira, University of KwaZulu-Natal Climate change is our planet’s most immediate existential threat, and will likely only worsen for the foreseeable future. Among its numerous adverse effects on human health, there is strong evidence linking climate change to infectious disease outbreaks. A recent analysis revealed that of 375 infectious diseases […]

todayDecember 13, 2023 15

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Environment

Here’s what you need to know about the Emissions Gap Report 2023 by the UN Environment Programme

The UN Environment Programme's Emissions Gap Report 2023 calls attention to the alarming trajectory of global warming and the failure to meet emission reduction goals, stressing the need for urgent action to avert catastrophic climate impacts. The report, titled "Emissions Gap Report 2023: Broken Record – Temperatures Hit New Highs, Yet World Fails to Cut Emissions (again)," underlines the world's deviation from the Paris Agreement goals, with temperatures heading for […]

todayNovember 22, 2023 13

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