Mothers praise NEO Namibia for supporting preemies

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Some mothers who gave birth to premature babies at the Rundu State Hospital said the NEO for Namibia NGO has been a beacon of hope.

It was an emotional affair as various mothers gathered to share stories about their premature babies during the NGO's 10th anniversary. 

Universal Church holds Anti-Suicide march

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The Universal Church held a march against suicide aimed at raising awareness and addressing mental health issues faced by men and women.

Namibia ranks as one of the countries in Africa with the highest suicide rates, with over 80% being males.

Venaani: Farmers face delays in accessing land

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The president of the Popular Democratic Movement (PDM), McHenry Venaani, said farmers who want to buy land through Agribank are finding it difficult to access land, taking them up to six months.

He explained that this is because people selling land are only willing to do so through commercial banks.

LLPB urges action to protect FMD-Free Zone

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The Livestock and Livestock Products Board is urging livestock producers and stakeholders to take proactive measures to protect the foot and mouth disease-free zone. 

Minister backs support for Kalahari Wild Silk Project

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The Minister of International Relations and Trade, Selma Ashipala-Musavyi, said access to funding and exposure to international markets are some of the key aspects that will help the Kalahari Wild Silk Project prosper.

Governor urges participation in consultative meetings

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Kavango West Governor Verna Sinimbo said she has observed poor attendance at national consultative meetings, urging office bearers and community members to take part.

She made the call during the National Upstream Petroleum Local Content Policy consultative meeting at Nkurenkuru.

Low-altitude economy holds potential in Namibia – Yang Jinchai

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The low-altitude economy is among the industries yet untapped in Namibia, but it holds the potential to become a booming sector in the future. These were the sentiments of Yang Jinchai, Chairman and Founder of the World UAV Federation, at a conference held in Windhoek recently.

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. 

Walvis Bay Maritime Week celebrates ocean heritage

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Walvis Bay Maritime Week is meant to celebrate the country's maritime heritage and promote conservation of the ocean.

Walvis Bay Maritime Week is an event created by Namport and stakeholders, including Debmarine, the town municipality and the Namibia Fish Consumption Promotion Trust.

Mboti reappointed CEO of Namibia’s APRM

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President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has reappointed Ambassador Lineekela Mboti as the Focal Point and Chief Executive Officer of the African Peer Review Mechanism (APRM) in Namibia, effective from the 1st of September. 

Ambassador Mboti served in the position since 2019 on a five-year contract.