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Namibia to host global water body

Namibia’s reputation as a leader in water management has received a major international endorsement after being selected to host the headquarters of the inter-continental Global Water Partnership Organisation (GWPO). GWPO chief executive and global water partnership executive secretary Alex Simalabwi says Namibia emerged successful following an 18-month competitive selection process. He made the revelation on [] The post Namibia to host global water body appeared first on The Namibian.

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CAF chief Motsepe backs Infantino despite criticism

African football boss Patrice Motsepe offered an emphatic defence of Fifa president Gianni Infantino on Wednesday, portraying him as a devoted steward of the game and friend of the continent. Infantino has faced growing criticism over Fifa’s decision to delay a suspension for United States striker Folarin Balogun at the recently concluded World Cup, as [] The post CAF chief Motsepe backs Infantino despite criticism appeared first on The Namibian.

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Genetically modified seeds barred from community seed banks

Only traditional seeds will be accepted at community seed banks to help preserve Namibia’s indigenous crops and plants for future generations. This is according to the chief forester Mubita Chaka at the National Plant Genetic Resources Centre in the Ministry of Environment and Tourism. Chaka spoke at a meeting at Oponona A village in the [] The post Genetically modified seeds barred from community seed banks appeared first on The Namibian.

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Zambezi police demand N$8 000 fines for drunk driving

Zambezi regional police commander Julia Sakuwa-Neo has proposed doubling fines for driving under the influence to N8 000, following a surge in road arrests and crashes. She said this on Monday during an engagement with the parliamentary standing committee on transport, infrastructure, and housing. The committee, chaired by George Garab, aims to get expert opinions [] The post Zambezi police demand N8 000 fines for drunk driving appeared first on The Namibian.

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Equipment shortage slows rice farming

Rice farmers say a lack of machinery, irrigation equipment, fencing and market access is slowing the growth of rice production in Namibia. They say these challenges are limiting production and making it harder to expand their businesses. Omusati farmer Johannes Muzanima says access to equipment and reliable markets would allow more farmers to produce rice [] The post Equipment shortage slows rice farming appeared first on The Namibian.

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Mercedes unveils sleek, surprising CLA 200

Mercedes-Benz enthusiasts were treated to a first viewing of the latest CLA 200 model during its local launch last week. The striking, sleek coupe-sedan features advanced technology, flush door handles that open to a spacious cabin, and a panoramic roof complementing the refined interior. Equipped with Dynamic Select, the CLA 200 allows drivers to toggle [] The post Mercedes unveils sleek, surprising CLA 200 appeared first on The Namibian.

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The True Value of Group Risk Insurance

Imagine losing not only the person you love most, but also the income your family depends on. For one Namibian family, this became a reality when an employee (42) at a medium-sized logistics company died unexpectedly following a medical emergency. As the family’s sole breadwinner, he supported his spouse, two schoolchildren, and an elderly parent. [] The post The True Value of Group Risk Insurance appeared first on The Namibian.

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Gobabis plans N$8.8m land sale for housing

The Gobabis Municipality plans to sell 100 residential plots worth more than N8.8 million to Mbatjiua Construction CC to help address the town’s housing backlog. A municipal notice published this month shows that over 13.4 hectares of land in Extension 6 has been earmarked for the construction of residential houses. The municipality is now seeking [] The post Gobabis plans N8.8m land sale for housing appeared first on The Namibian.

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Why Mental Health Is an Economic Issue

Namibia loses nine out of every 10 small businesses within five years (The Brief, 2024). If one asks around, you get the usual list: not enough capital, too much red tape, not enough skills. All of that is real but it’s not the whole story, and we won’t fix the failure rate until we admit [] The post Why Mental Health Is an Economic Issue appeared first on The Namibian.

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Karting championships see new track records

Cecil Koorts Jr set a new track record of 35.19 seconds in the Junior Max class, while Rocco van Eeden set a new mark with an impressive 39.88 seconds in the Mini Rok class at the fifth leg of the national karting championships. Both were racing under the Cema Racing flag. To make the event [] The post Karting championships see new track records appeared first on The Namibian.

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