By Freeman Ya Ngulu. The Namibian Agronomic Board (NAB) has encouraged local farmers to boost potato cultivation in a bid to mitigate Namibia’s staggering N$138 million annual import bill for potatoes. This call to support import substitution rests on the huge opportunities that potatoes as a commodity hold for local farmers. NAB spokesperson Fabian Auguste...
November 7, 2024
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Malaysia Education Fair in Windhoek Signals Brighter Futures for Namibian Students – Namibia Daily News
Staff Reporter Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, December 8 – Malaysia and Namibia are on the brink of enhancing their collaboration in the education sector, aiming to cultivate global understanding and cooperation. The Acting High Commissioner of Malaysia to Namibia, Datuk Dr. Mohamad Rameez Yahaya, highlighted this potential during the recent Malaysia Education Fair held in Windhoek,...
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Pope Francis signals possibility of blessings for same-sex couples
Ahead of an international gathering of bishops at the Vatican, Pope Francis has left the door open to priests being allowed to bless same-sex couples. The Catholic Church teaches that marriage is only allowed between a man and a woman. The post Pope Francis signals possibility of blessings for same-sex couples first appeared on Future Media....
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Niger junta signals willingness for diplomacy
The military junta that has toppled the government in the Niger Republic says it is now ready to explore diplomatic dialogue. Leader of the junta, General Abdourahmane Tchiani made the disclosure during a meeting with an intervention team from Nigeria made up of Islamic scholars. Tesem Akende reports from Jos. The post Niger junta signals...
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Fuel smugglers now using hand signals
Ohangwena police regional commander Elizabeth Sibolile says fuel smugglers from Angola have found a new, discreet way of communicating to sell their illegal product. She says the new tactic, using hand signals, is meant to confuse the police. “What they do now is they stand in town next to the road and use hand signals...