Agriculture Ministry recommends drought declared an emergency

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A newly released report by the Ministry of Agriculture, Water, and Land Reform has recommended that the government declare a drought a national emergency.

This follows the effects of drought findings across the country due to low rainfall.

Documentary digs slavery answers at St. Helena island

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Windhoek-born Annina van Neel is set to showcase a documentary shedding light on the practice of slavery in the British Overseas Territory of Saint Helena.

The island is said to be the site of thousands of burial grounds belonging to formerly enslaved Africans.

CoW maintains 20% boreholes water usage restrictions

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The City of Windhoek has reemphasized its 20% borehole water usage restriction as an essential component of its operational strategy. 

This measure aims to maintain a consistent water supply, supporting both residents and business operations.

|Khomas Regional Council takes healthcare to communities

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The |Khomas Regional Council has launched a series of health initiatives across various constituencies to bring essential services closer to the people. 

Residents of the Moses ||Garoëb constituency were the beneficiaries of these vital health services over the weekend.

EU injects over N$300 million into ECD centres

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The European Union (EU) in Namibia has injected more than N$300 million into early childhood development (ECD) centres around the country. 

EU Ambassador to Namibia Ana Beatriz Martins made the announcement during the launch of the programme at Mix Settlement, on the outskirts of Windhoek. 

NPC rounds up NDP6 consultations

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To solicit inputs that will fit into the Sixth National Development Plan (NDP6), the |Khomas Regional Council held a consultative meeting with stakeholders.

The |Khomas Region was the last region to be consulted on NDP6, covering all its ten constituencies. 

Transformation of historic building Alte Feste to cost N$30 million

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One of the oldest historic buildings in Windhoek, the Alte Feste in the city centre, will be renovated and turned into an art, craft, and heritage centre.

The initiative by the Namibia Craft Centre and the Ministry of Education, Arts, and Culture aims to revitalise the historic building.

Michael Amushelelo fails Save Namibia Project members

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Prospective homeowners in the property group Save Namibia Project, under the leadership of Michael Amushelelo, are demanding the payment of their deposits on plots following a long delay on housing promises.

Search for Namibia's stolen cultural artefacts starts

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In an effort to take stock of Namibia's artefacts translocated to Germany, Switzerland, and Austria during the colonial occupation, the German Lost Art Foundation has set up a pilot project to educate the world about Namibia's cultural heritage and lay the necessary groundwork for others to build on.