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BNC segment strengthen bilateral ties 

Kaviveterue Virere Namibia and Botswana have reaffirmed their long-standing friendship during the Bi-National Commission’s (BNC) Ministerial Segment yesterday, at the Hilton Hotel in Windhoek. The meeting, which was co-chaired by Dr. Phenyo Butale, the Minister of International Relations for Botswana, and Selma Ashipala-Musavyi, the Minister of International Relations and Trade for Namibia, brought together different...

Mukwe constituency empowers youth
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Mukwe constituency empowers youth

DIVUNDU – Mukwe constituency councillor Damian Maghambayi through his office recently empowered youths of Andara Youth Bakery with equipment worth N$230 000 to aid its operations in order to create income and employment to their fellow youths. Maghambayi also sponsored the Ruyendo Cultural Group who received a donation of traditional drums (magoma) to use in...

Namibia recommits to tackle high food imports
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Namibia recommits to tackle high food imports

Lahja Nashuuta Namibia, through the country’s agronomic board, is rededicating its efforts and strategies to address high levels of food imports, especially for staple food items such as white maize, wheat and pearl millet (mahangu).  The Namibian Agronomic Board (NAB) recently launched its Integrated Strategic Business Plan for 2025/30, where it outlines a clear roadmap...

Kandjeke flags health ministry’s finances
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Kandjeke flags health ministry’s finances

Lahja Nashuuta Lapses in financial management, unauthorised expenditures and the absence of imperative governance frameworks such as a risk management policy were some of the key shortcomings that were flagged by Auditor General Junias Kandjeke in the health ministry’s 2023/24 audit report.  As a result of the financial and administrative discrepancies, Kandjeke gave the ministry...

Water shortage hits Ndiyona, Ncorosa residents
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Water shortage hits Ndiyona, Ncorosa residents

Rudolf Gaiseb  Residents of Ndiyona and Ncorosa villages in the Kavango East region are grappling with acute shortage of water, forcing the locals to queue up from as early as 3 a.m. to fill up their containers with the limited water supply they get.  Independent Patriots for Change (IPC) legislator Michael Mulunga recently called for...

Namibia, Botswana summit seeks to deliver results
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Namibia, Botswana summit seeks to deliver results

Senior officials from Namibia and Botswana on Monday opened the second session of the Botswana-Namibia Bi-National Commission (BNC) in Windhoek, where discussions focused on how both countries can jointly deliver in the areas of jobs, services, trade and regional integration.  For this year, the Bi-National Commission is placing special emphasis on ensuring that the ideas...

Ballotti: Mental health not a sign of weakness
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Ballotti: Mental health not a sign of weakness

KEETMANSHOOP – Dino Ballotti, Deputy Minister of Education, Innovation, Youth, Sports, Arts and Culture, has dismissed assertions that seeking support when experiencing mental health challenges is a sign of weakness.  Ballotti, who was speaking at the recent launch of the Teachers Mental Health Awareness Campaign at Keetmanshoop, stressed those seeking support and help when facing...

Josua Amukwaya: A story of hope, perseverance …as visually impaired student graduates with master’s degree
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Josua Amukwaya: A story of hope, perseverance …as visually impaired student graduates with master’s degree

Matheus David Sporting a perfectly fitted graduation cap, a dripping gown, a striped purple tie and a sky-blue shirt with a dashing smile, all resembling his oozing confidence, visually-impaired student Josua Amukwaya was yesterday the toast of the hall during Unam’s spring graduation ceremony. The 33-year-old, who defied all odds to graduate with a Master’s...

Returning heads of mission urged to remain active
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Returning heads of mission urged to remain active

President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah urged Namibian ambassadors and high commissioners who have completed their tours of duty abroad to use their international experience to strengthen the country’s national priorities when she welcomes them back on Tuesday.  Speaking at the State House, the President praised the diplomats for representing Namibia with “selfless service and dedication” across the...

Itula backs NNN’s vision for Namibia …trumpets unity of purpose 
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Itula backs NNN’s vision for Namibia …trumpets unity of purpose 

Independent Patriots for Change (IPC) president Panduleni Itula has reaffirmed his party’s unwavering commitment and readiness to assist President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah achieve her vision and development agenda for Namibia.  Itula, who this week paid a courtesy visit to State House, held extensive deliberations with Nandi-Ndaitwah, whereby the two leaders exchanged notes and perspectives on issues...