Tag: Namibia
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Namibia: New Desalination Plant to Be Constructed, Rising Water Demand
Currently, the region relies on groundwater aquifers from the Omaruru Delta and Kuiseb Delta, alongside desalinated water from the Orano desalination plant, interconnected by a network of pump stations, pipelines, and reservoirs.
June 26, 2024
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Namibia Removes Laws Prohibiting Same-Sex Relations
The measures prohibiting gay relations, dates from the colonial era and subjected to severe punishment any man who maintained a love or sexual relationship with someone of the same gender. On Friday, the Namibian authorities removed from the constitution two laws that prohibited the affective or carnal relations of homosexuals. Related: Namibia: Action on Desertification […]
June 21, 2024
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Namibia: Action on Desertification Urged, SADC PF
Desertification and drought, pose severe threats to human health and exacerbate forced migration while he highlighted the country’s commitment to addressing desertification and land degradation.
June 18, 2024
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Namibia: President Calls for Quality Education in Africa
Highlighting the theme of this year’s commemoration, “Education for all children in Africa: the time is now,” Mbumba emphasized the importance of ensuring access to quality education.
June 17, 2024
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Namibia: Measles Outbreak Reported
In response to the outbreak, the ministry has activated a regional emergency response team and is conducting contact tracing and testing.
June 7, 2024
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Namibia: State of Emergency Due to Drought Declared
On Tuesday, Namibia declared a state of emergency in response to severe drought conditions affecting all 14 regions of the country. Related: Kenya: Who-Recommended Three-Test HIV Testing Adopted Rhingo Mutambo, chief public relations officer in the Office of the Prime Minister, said in a statement released on Tuesday that the drought poses a threat to […]
May 28, 2024
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Namibia: +200 Street Angolan Children Helped
On Wednesday, Namibian official statement said that Namibia is helping more than 200 children, many of them believed to be from Angola’s Mwila tribe, who have been engaged in street vending. Related: Armed Attack in Nigerian Village Leaves at Least 40 Dead The children have been relocated to Ondangwa National Youth Service Center for care […]
May 22, 2024
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Namibia for Int’l Cooperation Against Illicit Financial Flows
On Wednesday, Namibia called for increased international cooperation and partnerships to tackle illicit financial flows (IFFs) with a new initiative to strengthen financial integrity and support sustainable development. Related: Kenya: Cholera Cases Rise to 107 due to Heavy Floods Maureen Hinda-Mbuende, Namibia’s deputy minister of finance and public enterprises, stressed the importance of global collaboration […]
May 16, 2024
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Namibia and Chevron Sign Deal, Developing Offshore Oil Block
On Monday, Namibia’s state-owned oil company and Chevron have signed an agreement granting the U.S. oil firm an 80 percent operating working interest in an offshore block in the southern African country. RELATED: Namibia: Workshop to Address Agricultural Crisis Under the deal between Namibia’s National Petroleum Corporation (NAMCOR) and Chevron Namibia Exploration Limited (CNEL), a […]
April 29, 2024
Namibia: Workshop to Address Agricultural Crisis
On Monday, Namibia’s Ministry of Agriculture, Water and Land Reform convened a crucial annual five-day planning workshop to address the nation’s agricultural crisis. RELATED: Namibia: Plan to Meet Growing Population Needs, Health Ministry The event, held in the national capital of Windhoek, brought together key stakeholders from across the country to strategize solutions to pressing […]