In a concerted effort to tackle pressing issues affecting vulnerable communities, the country this week launched projects aimed at combating malnutrition and building resilience against climate-induced impacts. Led by the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), these initiatives seek to improve the well-being of Namibia’s most...
September 19, 2024
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Vandalism, theft of water borehole equipment leave communities without water – nbc
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Vandalism, theft of water borehole equipment leave communities without water
Vandalism and theft of water borehole equipment such as cylinders and solar panels are rampant in the Ohangwena Region. This has left some communities without water during this critical time when it is needed most. During the recent handover of deep boreholes to the community by the Office of the Prime Minister in the Ohangwena...
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Street vendors vital to urban economies, bringing convenience to communities
Street vendors are an integral part of urban economies, offering easy access to a wide range of affordable goods and services in public spaces or simply taking service to the people. With the economy taking a toll on every household, street vendors too are finding it tough to make profits from their businesses and stay...
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Ovaherero, Ovambanderu communities commemorate victims of 1904 -1908 Genocide
Ovaherero and Ovambanderu communities gathered at Swakopmund to commemorate victims of the 1904–1908 genocide. Speaking at the commemoration, one of the leaders of the OvaHerero Traditional Authority, Hoze Riruako, stated that Ovaherero, Vambanderu, VaTjimba, VaHakaona, and the Nama people are a great nation destined not only to rewrite their history but to improve and restore...
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Reporting toolkit to understand marginalised communities being created
What could be mere cultural practices in some communities is taboo according to the laws of the country. This is especially true for the traditional practices of certain marginalised communities. A Marginalised Communities Reporting Toolkit is being created to better understand these groups and how the media can tell their stories objectively. The Ovahimba and...
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Communications regulator to empowers communities through establishment of tech-hubs and e-villages
By Michel Haoses. The Communications Regulatory Authority of Communication (CRAN) last week strengthened its commitment to universal access to information and digital services by donating technological resources worth N$200,000 to the Ministry of Education, Arts and Culture. CRAN handed over seven computers and internet services for 24 months all valued at N$200,000. The two identified...