In a move that ushers in a new era for the sustainable management of biological and genetic resources, Namibia has introduced new Access and Benefit-Sharing (ABS) Guidelines for this purpose, along with an online permitting system.
The Nampharm Foundation has renewed its partnership with the Ministry of Health and Social Services (MoHSS) for another five years.
The Oshikango -Santa Clara Border Post will now operate 24/7 following the launch on Friday.
This follows an agreement between the Namibia and Angola governments.
The 24/7 operation will allow the movement of people of the two countries at any time.
Town Engineer in the Rundu Town Council, Sakaria Shopati, says the institution lost about N$3 million in the 2023–2024 financial year due to vandalism and infrastructure theft.
Shopati says despite the Town Council's attempts to upgrade service infrastructure, the local population is hindering progress.
The Ministry of Works and Transport has started a pilot project to implement solar energy carports, aimed at reducing energy costs and promoting sustainability.
