EU pledges continued support for Namibia’s green industry

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The European Union has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting Namibia's green industrial agenda. 

The EU's Commissioner of International Partnerships said that to achieve this, the EU is committing 1 billion euros in support of Namibia's green industrialisation agenda. 

Shack fires remain a devastating challenge

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Shack fires remain one of the most devastating and recurring challenges facing many.

It's against this background that the City of Windhoek's Fire Brigade and Namib Mills' Top Score are carrying out a pilot project aimed at equipping homes with fire-combating solutions. 

Debmarine unveils next-gen diamond crawlers

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Debmarine Namibia launched a next-generation crawler designed to increase diamond recovery production by 20%. 

Two crawlers, valued at N$1.1 billion, were unveiled at the Sturrock Dry Dock in Cape Town, South Africa, earlier this week. 

Pensioners decry delayed payments at Otjomuise

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Pensioners who gathered at the Otjomuise Community Hall have expressed frustration over delayed pension payments by Epupa.

Those who spoke to the NBC News team today said an announcement was made last week on the radio, stating that their pensions would be paid on Monday, 1 September.

EU praised for support to Namibia

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The Minister of International Relations and Trade has expressed appreciation to the European Union for the consistent and tangible support it has extended to Namibia's key programmes over the years.

Selma Ashipala-Musavyi said this at a Namibia-EU Partnership Dialogue held in Windhoek on Monday. 

Ford recalls 22,000 vehicles in Southern Africa, 657 in Namibia

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Ford has recalled about 22,000 vehicles across the Southern African Region, of which 657 units were sold in Namibia.

The announcement was made by Ford Motor Company of Southern Africa last week.

Ford Motor Company of Southern Africa says the recalled cars have three distinct issues.

Ministry highlights importance of strengthening primary health care

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Strengthening primary health care is crucial to ensure early detection of illnesses and timely access to treatment. These were the remarks of the Executive Director of the Ministry of Health and Social Service, Penda Ithindi, during the handover of medical equipment and supplies by the National Assembly.

Over 1,000 cadet constables begin training in Ondangwa

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1,061 cadet constables are undergoing nine months of basic training at the Ruben Danger Ashipala Police Training Centre at Ondangwa, in the Oshana Region.

The training aims to develop them into officers capable of serving the community with fairness and professionalism.