Namibia launches National Map of Ecosystems

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The Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism has launched the Namibia Map of Ecosystems as part of the Southern Africa SBAPP Regional Project. 

Road Fund to write off vehicle licence debts over three years

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The Chief Executive Officer of the Road Fund Administration, Ali Ipinge, has announced that debts for vehicle licences older than three years will be written off by the Fund. 

The prescribed debt totals over N$371 million.

EFN calls for accountability across all media entities

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The Editors Forum of Namibia's Chairperson, Toivo Ndjebela, has emphasised the importance of accountability and inclusive engagement within the media sector. 

He highlighted the long-standing challenge of handling complaints involving media entities that are not part of the EFN. 

Rising emissions threaten sustainable development

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Over the past five decades, rising greenhouse gas levels have contributed to global warming and worsening climate change, which present major obstacles to sustainable socio-economic development.

VP Witbooi urges Africa to put creativity at heart of development

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Vice President Lucia Witbooi has called on African governments to mainstream the creative industry in their national development plans, emphasising the growing value of African creativity and culture as key drivers of economic transformation.

Maureen Hinda-Mbuende appointed Interim NAMCOR MD

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Former Deputy Minister of Finance Maureen Hinda-Mbuende has been appointed as the Interim Managing Director of the National Petroleum Corporation of Namibia (NAMCOR).

She takes over from Victoria Sibeya, who has been serving as acting managing director since April this year. 

CPBN Chairperson criticises poor contractor performance

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The Board Chairperson of the Central Procurement Board of Namibia (CPBN), Mary Shiimi, has expressed disappointment over the performance of certain contractors, citing persistent issues such as poor quality of work, budget overruns and delays in project execution.