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 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.
Five new diplomatic Heads of Mission accredited to Namibia have reiterated their commitment to strengthening relations with Namibia.
The diplomats presented their letters of credence to President Nangolo Mbumba at State House on Wednesday.
The recent preliminary result from the National Statistics Agency (NSA) reveals that the Swakopmund constituency population stands at close to 76,000, making it the largest constituency in Namibia, nearly three times its size since its inception in 1992.
Namibia is one of the countries that has made great improvements in public participation and transparency in its budget accountability process. This was revealed at Namibia's Open Budget Survey launch in Windhoek.
This is according to the 2023 Open Budget Survey Global Findings.
With Namibia's economy moving towards a positive trajectory, businesses and individuals must strategically position themselves within the production value chain to maximise their economic benefits.
Vice President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah says agriculture in Africa is expected to meet the dual objectives of providing food and helping people escape poverty.
Dr. Nandi-Ndaitwah further says that the agriculture sector can produce Africa's next billionaires.
Cabinet has decided during its meeting on April 23 to ensure the safe return of Angolan children and mothers who have been roaming the streets begging in various parts of the country.
As new medications become available on the market, Namibia will source these medicines after being satisfied with their effectiveness.
The Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) has officially started the general registration of voters (GRV) across the country this morning.
ECN has deployed 567 registration teams across the country to conduct the GRV, which is scheduled to take place from 03 June to 01 August 2024.
