Namibia to set agenda on women, peace and security

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The Cabinet endorsed a decision that the government consider hosting an event to signify Namibia's firm commitment to the future of the Women, Peace, and Security Agenda.

The event is expected to feature international and national stakeholders.

Nujoma remembered as a family-oriented leader

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A cousin to the late President Sam Nujoma remembers him as a family-orientated man who not only looked out for the nation but for his family as well. 

nbc News sat down with 71-year-old Christina Kavezembi-Kondombolo at the family house in Katutura.

Namibia marks 35 years since constitution adoption

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Today marks 35 years since the adoption of the Constitution of Namibia.

The late Founding President Dr. Sam Nujoma led the independent Namibia under the new constitution. 

India donates rice and maize to Namibia's drought relief

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India has donated a thousand tonnes of rice and maize to Namibia's Drought Relief efforts. 

This was announced by the Deputy Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Jenelly Matundu during a reception in Windhoek, marking the 76th Republic Day of India. 

Deputy PM calls for prompt distribution of drought food

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The Deputy Prime Minister has urged coordinators overseeing regional drought relief warehouses to ensure food supplies are distributed without delay, rather than keeping them in storage for extended periods.

OPM seeks N$600 million to sustain drought relief until June

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The Office of the Prime Minister needs N$600 million to sustain the drought relief programme until June this year.

So far the office has received donations amounting to more than N$115 million, which include cash and in-kind donations.

Namibia's unemployment rate rises to 36.9%

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More than half of Namibia’s working-age population is either unemployed or part of the potential labour force, according to the 2023 Population and Housing Census Labour Force Report released by the Namibia Statistics Agency on Wednesday.