NAMIBIA FIRST IN AFRICA TO HOST WOOD IDENTIFICATION

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Namibia has become the first African country to host the Wood Identification and Screening Centre (WISC). 

The forensic facility launched by the Minister of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety and Security (MHAISS) Lucia Iipumbu will strengthen timber verification and law enforcement in the country.

NGURARE URGES COLLECTIVE ACTION IN FIGHT AGAINST CORRUPTION

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Fighting corruption is not a one-institution mandate but rather a collective responsibility of all Namibians. 

These sentiments were shared by the Prime Minister, Elijah Ngurare, during the National Anti-Corruption Strategy Steering Committee Meeting held in Windhoek today. 

NGURARE CALLS FOR COLLECTIVE FIGHT AGAINST CORRUPTION

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Fighting corruption is not the mandate of one institution, but a collective effort of all Namibians.”

These sentiments were shared by Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare during the National Anti-Corruption Strategy Steering Committee meeting held in Windhoek

BIPA REGISTERS 13 000 NEW BUSINESSES

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The Business and Intellectual Property Authority (BIPA) registered over 13,000 new business entities in 2025. 

This has expanded the business register to more than two hundred and forty-two registered entities.

Millions pledged to boost FMD response

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A total of Eleven million dollars was raised at the launch of the Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) National Taskforce and Support Fund.
The event demonstrated a successful public-private partnership, with farming unions and financial institutions coming together to pledge their support.

Namibia mourns Jesse Jackson - reflects on legacy

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As Namibia joins the rest of the world in mourning renowned American civil rights activist Jesse Jackson, who played a role in the country's journey to independence, citizens are being urged not only to grieve, but to reflect on his legacy and teachings.

Minister urges PROs to strengthen media relations

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The Minister of Information and Communication Technology has urged Public Relations Officers (PROs) from government Offices, Ministries, and Agencies (OMAs) to maintain strong working relationships with the media and to be proactive in providing information.

BIPA briefs MPs on copyright framework

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The Business and Intellectual Property Authority (BIPA) has engaged Members of Parliament (MPs) on the developed copyright legal framework and its impact on the cultural and creative industry and economy.
 
BIPA is facilitating the new Bill that is expected to be tabled in Parliament soon.
 

Former refugees stage sit-in at Swapo headquarters

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Members of the Former Refugees Repatriation Association of Namibia (FRRAN), currently camping at the Swapo Party Headquarters, say they will not budge until their demands are met.