LPM says first policy conference paves way for broader policy debate

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The Landless Peoples Movement (LPM) says its first ever policy conference paves the way for further policy debates, input, and value addition during public consultations.

The party says that in this way, it means to expand contributions to various sectors of society and the economy for all role-players.

Namibia has not signed WHO pandemic treaty - Shangula

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The Minister of Health and Social Services, Dr. Kalumbi Shangula, has dismissed allegations that Namibia has signed the WHO Pandemic Treaty, which is yet to be adopted since negotiations are ongoing.
 

US looking to improving relations with Namibia

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The US Ambassador to the UN, Linda Thomas-Greenfield, says the relationship between Namibia and the US can be diversified through various means beyond the new compound.

She made the remarks during the official opening of the new US Embassy after three years of construction.

Deaths from non-communicable diseases on the rise

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Between 2018 and 2021, the death toll rose from 18939 to 24117.

The majority of these fatalities affected males, infants, and the elderly.

This is contained in the second series of mortality and causes of death reports launched by the Namibia Statistics Agency today.

Lack of timely data fuels policy blindness

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There is a serious need to shorten time lags between the years of producing data.

This was highlighted in the second series of mortality and causes of death reports launched by the Namibia Statistics Agency today.

A lack of data is said to fuel policy blindness and affect national programmes.

NC holds workshop to enhance public participation

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The National Council Parliamentary Standing Committees and civil society organisations held a workshop in Windhoek to enhance public participation in the oversight activities of the committees for the strengthening of democratic initiatives and social justice.

"Testing positive for HIV is not a death sentence"

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As the saying goes, "testing positive for HIV is not a death sentence."

This is a testament to 48-year-old Bernhard Kamatoto, who has been living with HIV for the past 24 years.

1999 was the year Kamatoto tested positive for HIV at the age of 25.

NamPol intensifies efforts to reduce road trauma

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The Namibian Police is intensifying their efforts and operations to ensure road safety and reduce road trauma.

NamPol has recorded a decrease in road crashes and injuries during 2023 compared to last year.

Green hydrogen a game changer for economic recovery

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The green hydrogen programme is seen as a game changer in Namibia's quest for economic recovery and inclusive growth.

The chairperson of the Namibia Green Hydrogen Council, Obeth Kandjoze, revealed that the green hydrogen initiative has so far created employment for about 500 people.