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Media Ombudsman underscores integrity, fairness 
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Media Ombudsman underscores integrity, fairness 

Sadrag Panduleni Shihomeka, the country’s Media Ombudsman, yesterday underscored the importance of integrity, fairness, truth and accuracy, saying those principles are the foundation and lifeline of ethical journalism.  Engaging New Era staff during yesterday’s brief courtesy visit, Shihomeka praised the publication’s continued efforts in disseminating factual, fair and accurate information to the public, saying New...

Parly committee wants social protection nets strengthened
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Parly committee wants social protection nets strengthened

The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Poverty Eradication, Labour and Industrial Relations of the National Assembly has called for further strengthening of the country’s social protection systems to uphold the dignity and welfare of all Namibians.  Speaking during a two-day Orientation Workshop on Social Protection at the MTC Dome in Swakopmund, members of the committee gathered...

Meatco delivers on Norwegian quota …gets A+ grade certification
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Meatco delivers on Norwegian quota …gets A+ grade certification

The Meat Corporation of Namibia (Meatco), the country’s largest meat processing and marketing entity, has successfully fulfilled and delivered the entire 1 200-tonne for its Norwegian beef quota. This marks yet another milestone for the organisation on the global stage.  The final consignment of the 1 200-tonne Norwegian quota was loaded and shipped to that country...

Manufacturing sector to create 80 000 jobs …set to contribute 18% to GDP
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Manufacturing sector to create 80 000 jobs …set to contribute 18% to GDP

The country’s manufacturing sector is expected to create over 80 000 jobs in the next five years.  Its contribution to the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) will reach 18% during the same period.  These projections and set targets are outlined in the country’s sixth National Development Plan (NDP6), which will serve as the government’s implementation, monitoring...

NNN reminds commercial farmers of duties
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NNN reminds commercial farmers of duties

President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah yesterday reminded the country’s commercial farmers that for Namibia to succeed in its food security efforts and strengthen its agricultural value chains, their involvement and interest in key government policies and programmes will be of paramount importance. Nandi-Ndaitwah made this call during yesterday’s site visit to Camp Xain Quaz, where she met...

20 000 minors face online sexual exploitation annually
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20 000 minors face online sexual exploitation annually

An estimated 20 000 children aged 12 to 17 years in Namibia are exposed to dehumanising activities of online sexual exploitation and abuse annually.  Statistics from a survey conducted by the world-renowned Disrupting Harm Project reveal that 81% of Namibian children aged 12 to 17 are internet users.  Among them, 56% go online every day....

Namibia to get nuclear laboratory
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Namibia to get nuclear laboratory

Namibia has set in motion plans to establish its first-ever nuclear analytical laboratories, which will be complemented by over 100 trainees in the field of nuclear science, as part of the government’s efforts to lay a solid foundation in advanced nuclear technology. Under the Sixth National Development Plan (NDP6), the government will place special emphasis...

Namibiab Afrikab !nâ ra dī sîǂuidi ge N$4.7biljuns ai go sī
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Namibiab Afrikab !nâ ra dī sîǂuidi ge N$4.7biljuns ai go sī

Namibiab !auga!hūgu ǁga sîǂuis ge ai!gû rase !gâi ǀomkhâisa ra ǁgau, ǁnāpas Namibiab ra Afrikab ǁga sîǂui xūn di ǁkhāsiba N$4.7 biljuns ai mâse. ǁÎn hîa danase nē sîǂuis !nâ ǀgaisase ǀomkhâisa ra ǂhākhâin ge ǀnoreǀuin, uranium-i, !huniǀurib, ǁaun tsî koper-i tsîna. Nau ǀkhāb aib ge !hanaǂgāb ǂûn tsîna ǀomkhâi ra ǀomkhâis !nâ !gâise ra...