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Namibian mine reaps what it sows — in maize
BusinessLIVE
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B2Gold’s Otjikoto project grows maize to boost food security and create local jobs 03 July 2025 - 05:00 by Linda de Jager A gold mine in northern Namibia is putting its money where hungry mouths are, contributing to the country’s food security....
Namibia downgraded from upper-middle-income country
Namibian Sun
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July 3, 2025
Namibia has been downgraded from an upper-middle-income country to a lower-middle-income economy in the latest World Bank income classification, effective 1 July 2025.The reclassif... If you are an active subscriber and the article is not showing,...
Namibia downgraded to lower-middle income
Namibian Broadcasting Corporation
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Namibia was the only country whose classification moved downward this year, from the "upper-middle income" to the "lower-middle income" category. The country's cry of many years has now been heard by the World Bank. The upper middle-income...
IGF discussions advance push for interoperable digital ID in Africa
Biometric Update
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July 2, 2025
In the past, there’ve been calls, including from UNECA, for a unique African interoperable digital ID which can be used across borders within the continent to facilitate movement and trade transactions. This call was reiterated recently at the...
USDA announces expanded poultry access to Namibian market
The Poultry Site
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US products gain access as Namibia eases import restrictions US Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins announced that Namibia will now allow imports of fresh, frozen, and chilled poultry from the United States. The decision is expected to open a...
TrumpTargets International Students
OpEdNews
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July 3, 2025
International students are one of many targets in Donald Trump's war on universities. He has attempted to make it difficult for those students to enter this country and he has tried to reduce the financial aid available to them by restructuring...
Paratus Launches EduLINK for African Schools Using Starlink Connectivity
The Fast Mode
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July 3, 2025
Paratus, Africa’s leading pan-African telecommunications provider and authorised Starlink reseller, announced the launch of Paratus EduLINK: a transformative connectivity solution designed to empower schools in underserved and remote regions with...
Securing Namibia’s place in a competitive meat industry
Namibian Sun
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July 3, 2025
Competitiveness of the meat industry For Namibia to remain competitive, it requires an inclusive strategy that all value chain actors must abide by. Ellanie Smit 2 Hours Ago - 2025-07-03 00:00:00 Namibia must implement several strategies to remain...
President to launch delayed NDP6 this month
Windhoek Observer
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Justicia Shipena President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah says the sixth National Development Plan (NDP6) is complete and will be launched soon. Although she did not give an exact date, Nandi-Ndaitwah hinted that the plan will be launched this month. “I...
Namibia, Angola sign MoU to combat financial crimes
Windhoek Observer
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Justicia Shipena Namibia and Angola have agreed to work together to recover proceeds from money laundering and step up efforts to fight financial crimes. The two countries’ Financial Intelligence Units signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU)...
President warns governors against community division
Namibian Broadcasting Corporation
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President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has called on Namibia’s regional governors to be unifying figures in their communities and to strengthen collaboration with local stakeholders. Speaking at the opening of a two-day induction workshop underway in...
Edelweiss adds Windhoek, Namibia, to summer 2026 long-haul network
Aviation24.be
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July 2, 2025
Edelweiss, Switzerland’s leading leisure airline, will launch seasonal non-stop flights from Zurich to Windhoek, Namibia, starting 1 June 2026. The route will operate twice weekly (Mondays and Fridays) until the end of October using the modern...
Namibia validates national food security strategy with UNICEF support
Xinhua News Agency
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WINDHOEK, July 2 (Xinhua) -- Namibia's Office of the Prime Minister (OPM) has partnered with the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) to validate its draft Communication and Behavior Change Strategy. The initiative, which kicked off Wednesday...
New Zurich-Windhoek route to boost tourism and trade
Windhoek Observer
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Hertta-Maria Amutenja Air Connect Namibia has announced the launch of a new nonstop flight route between Zurich and Windhoek, set to begin in June 2026. The route will operate twice weekly and will be serviced by Edelweiss, Switzerland’s leading...
Youth games part of Namibia’s road to LA 2028 Olympics
Windhoek Observer
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Erasmus Shalihaxwe Deputy minister of education, innovation, youth, sport, arts and culture, Dino Ballotti, says upcoming African Union Sports Council (AUSC) Region 5 Youth Games will serve as platform to prepare athletes for the 2028 Olympic...
World Bank downgrades only Namibia in latest global review
Windhoek Observer
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Justicia Shipena Namibia has been downgraded from an upper-middle-income to a lower-middle-income country, according to the World Bank’s latest income classification update released this week. Namibia is the only country whose classification moved...
PM Modi's 5-nation visit: Vaccine development among focus items in Ghana; discussions in Namibia to touch on UPI expansion
Colorado Star
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New Delhi [India], June 30 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi's upcoming five-nation tour, beginning on July 2, will see significant advancements in India's bilateral relations with African nations of Ghana and Namibia, with discussions to...
India to set up vaccine hub in Ghana, expand UPI in Namibia during PM Modi's multi-nation tour
Colorado Star
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New Delhi [India], June 30 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi's upcoming five-nation tour, beginning on July 2, will see significant advancements in India's bilateral relations with African nations of Ghana and Namibia, including the...
Namibia launches health training initiative to strengthen specialized workforce
Xinhua News Agency
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WINDHOEK, July 2 (Xinhua) -- Namibia has launched a new national training program to nurture skilled professionals in critical healthcare fields, including dental therapy, audiology, dietetics, medical engineering, optometry, and clinical...
PM Modi receives grand welcome in Ghana, meets President Mahama
India Today
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July 2, 2025
Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Ghana on Wednesday for a two-day visit, marking his first bilateral trip to the West African nation. His arrival at Kotoka International Airport in Accra was met with a ceremonial guard of honour, along with...