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Children call for more investments to address their plight
Namibian Broadcasting Corporation
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While Namibia is celebrating the Day of the African Child under the theme 'Planning and Budgeting for Children's Rights: Progress since 2010', young voices called for more than just promises. They are urging the government not just to allocate...
Will Millennials in Namibia Retire Comfortably?
Villager
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June 25, 2025
By: Elanie Rossouw As Namibia’s millennial generation approaches their mid-career, the question of financial readiness for retirement is becoming a concern. Against a backdrop of rising living costs, high unemployment, and limited access to formal...
Namibia closes 81.1% of gender gap to become Africa’s most gender equal economy
The Namibian
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June 16, 2025
The southern African country of about three million people is not only the continent’s top performer, but also the only African nation to break into the top 10 worldwide, a milestone fuelled by its unprecedented leadership configuration. Namibia...
Malawi’s Higher Education Minister Dr Kabwila reaffirms Govt commitment on ethical, inclusive AI development
The Maravi Post
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June 25, 2025
Minister of Higher Education Dr Jessie Kabwila has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to developing ethical and inclusive artificial intelligence (AI) Speaking during a Ministrial Dialogue on Wednesday, at the United Nations Educational,...
Wanderlust with Pride: explore the world’s most welcoming LGBTQIA+ destinations
IOL
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ZamaNdosi Cele|Published 35 minutes ago 4min The visibility of the LGBTQIA+ community has significantly grown in the travel industry over the years as gay rights and inclusivity are championed globally, with an increasing number of destinations...
Namibia Steps Up Fight Against Tobacco Use
Namibian Broadcasting Corporation
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Namibia is intensifying efforts to reduce tobacco use and protect public health, according to the Minister of Health and Social Services, Dr Esperance Luvindao. In a statement delivered on her behalf by Outjo Constituency Councillor John Antsino...
Visitors drawn to Namibia's unique stand at U.S.-Africa Business Summit
Namibian Broadcasting Corporation
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Namibia's exhibition stand at the U.S.-Africa Business Summit in Luanda, Angola, is gaining attention for its unique showcase of locally produced goods that reflect the country's rich natural and cultural heritage. Director of Information and...
Paying for tertiary education application fees to continue next year
Informante
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June 24, 2025
Staff Reporter THE Ministry of Education, Innovation, Youth, Sports, Arts and Culture has advised all students currently enrolled in public tertiary education institutions to remain committed to their studies throughout the 2025 academic year and...
Namibia to host Commonwealth Trade Ministers Meeting for the first time
Informante
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June 15, 2025
Staff Reporter NAMIBIA will host the Commonwealth Trade Ministers Meeting (CTMM) and the accompanying Business Summit from 16 to 20 June 2025, marking the first time the event has been held outside London. “This will mark the first time the CTMM...
Ministry of Gender and Child Welfare condemns child smoking hubbly
Informante
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June 24, 2025
Date: June 24, 2025 Staff Reporter THE Ministry of Gender Equality and Child Welfare has condemned the actions of a father who is seen in a video sharing a hookah pipe (hubbly bubbly) with his minor daughter. Emma Kantema, the Child Welfare...
U.S.-Africa Business Summit: Ashipala-Musavyi outlines the investment case for Namibia
CNBC Africa
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June 24, 2025
In a captivating exchange at the U.S.-Africa Business Summit held in Luanda, Namibia's Minister of International Relations and Trade, Selma Ashipala-Musavyi, outlined a compelling investment case for Namibia. The summit, an important convergence...
Valor Hospitality Signs Three New Hotels in Namibia with IHG
Rus Tourism News
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June 24, 2025
Valor Hospitality Namibia has taken a significant step forward by signing three new hotel management contracts in Namibia, in partnership with IHG Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s leading hospitality companies. These agreements mark an...
Valor Hospitality Partners signs three deals in Namibia, expanding its continental footprint
Hospitality Net
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June 23, 2025
Valor Hospitality Partners signs three deals in Namibia, expanding its continental footprint — Photo by Valor Hospitality Valor Hospitality Partners, a global leader in full-service hospitality solutions, today announced the signing of three new...
Valor Hospitality Partners signs three deals in Namibia expanding its continental footprint
Breaking Travel News
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June 23, 2025
Valor Hospitality Partners, a global leader in full-service hospitality solutions, today announced the signing of three new hotel management contracts in Namibia. This follows an announcement earlier this week of two new properties in West Africa...
Morocco among lowest performers in global gender equality index
Hespress
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June 23, 2025
Morocco remains among the world’s lowest-ranking countries on gender equality, according to the 2025 edition of the Global Gender Gap Report released by the World Economic Forum. Ranked 137th out of 148 countries, Morocco shows no progress from...
Opinion – Nuclear energy in Namibia’s energy strategy
New Era
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The Government of the Republic of Namibia, guided by the Swapo Party manifesto, has identified nuclear energy as a strategic priority. This initiative aims to diversify the national energy mix, enhance energy security and support long-term...
Foundation to launch African widows’ agenda at Namibia summit
The Cable
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June 22, 2025
The Almanah Hope Foundation (AHF) says it will lead an advocacy effort for the protection of widows at its second African Widows summit scheduled to be held in Windhoek, Namibia, in September. In a statement on Sunday to commemorate International...
Kaleidoscope Trust launches LGBTQ+ rights commission to fight global attacks on queer rights
Pink News
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June 20, 2025
The Kaleidoscope Trust launches the Global LGBTI+ Rights Commission (Kaleidoscope Trust) LGBTQ+ human rights charity the Kaleidoscope Trust has launched a new initiative aimed at fighting the rollback of queer rights being witnessed around the...
San parents encouraged to support children to remain in school
Namibian Broadcasting Corporation
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Ohangwena Regional Governor Sebastian Ndeitunga has encouraged the parents of children from vulnerable communities, especially the San community, to ensure that their children remain in school while the government is trying by all means to provide...
Ethiopia, Namibia, São Tomé and Príncipe step up digitalization
Coingeek
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June 20, 2025
Homepage > News > Business > Ethiopia, Namibia, São Tomé and Príncipe step up digitalization African countries have stepped up their digital identity initiatives, with over a dozen targeting full coverage within the next three years. In Ethiopia,...