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SanlamAllianz Namibia embarks on new era …brings together industry leaders with shared African vision
New Era
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In a bid to access a large untapped African market and to provide appropriate and accessible financial solutions that reach across all levels of society, Sanlam this week officially rebranded as SanlamAllianz Namibia. This landmark development for...
Namibia faces funding gap in national drought relief plan
Xinhua News Agency
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WINDHOEK, June 18 (Xinhua) -- Namibia is facing a funding gap of 600 million Namibian dollars (about 33.2 million U.S. dollars) in its drought relief program, Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare said on Wednesday. Speaking at a draft relief donation...
WEF recognises Namibia as the most gender-equal country in Africa
Namibian Broadcasting Corporation
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Namibia ranks first in Africa and eighth in the world in the Global Gender Gap Annual Report published by the World Economic Forum. This was revealed by the African director of the forum, Chido Munyati, during a courtesy call with President...
Bakgatla Development Model Gains International Traction – Delegation of Namibian traditional leaders visit South Africa to explore rural socio-economic blueprint
South Africa Today
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June 26, 2025
Moruleng: A high-level delegation of traditional leaders from Namibia has arrived in the Northwest province to study a rural development model pioneered by Kgosi Nyalala Pilane of the Bakgatla-ba-Kgafela. The visit, facilitated by Namibia’s...
Outright launches important reports on LGBTQ rights in every country
Erasing 76 Crimes
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June 26, 2025
Advocacy organization aims to fill the gap left by cancellation of US reporting on LGBTQ rights Image from the Outright International home page. The LGBTIQ advocacy group Outright International is stepping up to fill the void created by President...
Who is Behati Prinsloo? All about Namibian model replacing Adam Levine as Maroon 5's "new front-woman" in new video
Sportskeeda
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June 27, 2025
Maroon 5 frontman Adam Levine recently teased the band's "new front woman" in a social media video, revealing it to be none other than his wife, Behati Prinsloo. On June 26, 2025, the band's official Instagram page unveiled the teaser for the...
Namibia’s maths whizzes hit Botswana for African olympiad
The Namibian
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June 16, 2025
Namibia’s national mathematics team is currently in Gaborone, Botswana, to represent the country at the 2025 Pan-African Mathematics Olympiad (Pamo). The six-member team, selected as the overall winners of the Namibian Mathematics Olympiad, will...
Namibia, U.S. strengthen ties on cybersecurity and digital innovation
Informante
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June 18, 2025
Staff Reporter NAMIBIA and the United States are expanding their cooperation in cybersecurity and digital innovation, following a high-level panel discussion hosted by the U.S. Embassy in Windhoek. Held under the theme “Driving Namibia and the...
Namibia secures climate finance through CIF industry decarbonisation programme
Engineering News
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June 18, 2025
The government of Namibia has been invited to participate in the Climate Investment Fund’s (CIF’s) $1-billion industry decarbonisation investment programme, the first global concessional finance initiative dedicated to reducing industrial...
MPs Call for Inclusive Gender Policies
Namibian Broadcasting Corporation
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Members of Parliament in the National Assembly have raised concerns that women’s empowerment initiatives are excluding rural women and neglecting the needs of boys in empowerment campaigns. The MPs made their remarks while responding to Minister...
UNDP and Japan empower Namibia’s green transition
Namibian Broadcasting Corporation
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The United Nations Development Programme, in collaboration with the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Land Reform, has concluded the implementation of a Japan-funded project. The project also seeks to enhance the resilience of...
Omusati Region promotes arts and culture among children
Namibian Broadcasting Corporation
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Close to 40 children aged between seven and 13 years are currently participating in a two-day creative arts and culture training workshop at the Okahao Arts Centre in the Omusati Region. The programme is organised by the Omusati Directorate of...
‘Revival Now’ breathes new life into Namibian gospel
Namibian Sun
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June 27, 2025
Gospel artist leads powerful spiritual music movement Pride Panashe's second live album 'Revival Now' ignites faith and unity and ushers in a new era for local gospel music through heartfelt collaborations and high-quality production. Michael...
Namibia, U.S. strengthen cyber and tech ties
Windhoek Observer
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Niël Terblanché Namibian and American stakeholders met recently at the U.S. Embassy in Windhoek to discuss new ways to collaborate on cybersecurity, digital innovation, and responsible technology governance. The panel discussion, held under the...
“Girl Education Today for Women Empowerment Tomorrow”: Emphasizes Senator Dr. Rasha Kelej on ...
Business Ghana
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Merck Foundation (www.Merck-Foundation.com), the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany together with First Ladies of Africa who are also their Ambassadors, Ministries of Health, Education, Communication & Gender, mark ‘International Women’s Day...
Sanlam rebrands as SanlamAllianz Namibia
Windhoek Observer
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Staff Writer Sanlam has officially rebranded as SanlamAllianz Namibia, marking the start of a new chapter for the country’s insurance sector. The announcement was made on Tuesday following a strategic alliance with Allianz, one of the world’s...
Namibia’s digital transformation efforts gain momentum through strategic partnerships and innovation
The Namibian
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June 16, 2025
Audrin Mathe at the 2025 Tech Huddle, Windhoek, 11 June 2025 We gather today to celebrate not just our achievements, but our shared vision for a digitally transformed Namibia. As we stand at the threshold of unprecedented technological...
Cardiac unit places Namibia at the forefront in Africa
Windhoek Observer
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Niël Terblanché Windhoek Central Hospital now hosts the country’s most advanced cardiac care unit, placing the country among the top in Africa for specialised heart treatment. Only South Africa and Egypt have similar facilities. Namibia’s unit is...
‘Children’s rights require strategic budgeting’ – Nandi-Ndaitwah
Windhoek Observer
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Allexer Namundjebo President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has called for stronger planning and budgeting for children’s rights across Africa. She urged governments and communities to place children’s welfare at the heart of national development. Her...
Namibia’s albino community faces skin cancer crisis
Namibian Sun
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June 17, 2025
Outreach promotes early treatment, tackles stigma A Kavango outreach campaign to educate, screen and empower people living with albinism has highlighted the scale of untreated skin cancers among albinism patients. Phillipus Josef 58 Minutes Ago -...