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Namibia, Zambia urged to collaborate on climate and development issues

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It is time for Namibia and Zambia to tackle climate issues, global health, and sustainable development.

These were the sentiments of Zambia's High Commissioner to Namibia, Stephen Katuka, expressed during Zambia's 60th anniversary celebration in Windhoek.

Namibia, Botswana look to expedite Trans-Kalahari road project

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Botswana's Minister of Transport, Eric Muthibi Molale, has called for speedy completion of the Trans-Kalahari railway line and the Trans-Kalahari road project.

He made this remark during a visit to the Minister of Works and Transport, John Mutorwa in Windhoek.

UN, Namibia enter new era in development cooperation

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The United Nations in Namibia is ushering in a new era of development cooperation with the launch of the 2025 to 2029 United Nations Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework. 

The version succeeds the 2019–2024 United Nations Partnership Framework.

Orange-Senqu River Survey highlights declining water quality

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The recently launched Orange-Senqu River Basin Third Joint Survey Report has raised concerns about the declining water quality in the river basin. The survey, conducted by the Orange-Senqu River Basin Commission (ORASECOM), was presented during an event in Aussenkehr.

Namibia raises over N$1.7 million for COP29 pavilion

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Namibia has raised over N$1.7 million for its national pavilion for the upcoming 29th Conference of the Parties (COP29) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC).

Namibia highlights gender equality progress at 149th IPU Assembly

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Namibia's progress in gender equality took the spotlight at the 149th Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) Assembly in Geneva, where the National Council’s Vice-Chairperson Victoria Kauma emphasised the country's efforts through initiatives like the National Gender Policy and the Rural Women Parliament. 

Padel Courts Open in Namibia

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Padel is currently one of the fastest-growing sports globally, and it has hit Namibia like a storm.

This is currently the second set of courts to be opened in the country.

Padel, a sport that blends elements of traditional tennis and squash, is known for being notably easier to play.