KATUUO WINS AGRIPRENEURIAL INNOVATION CHALLENGE

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Namibia's top agricultural innovators were recognised on Wednesday at the Agripreneurial Innovation Challenge Finale and Awards Ceremony, where 28-year-old self-taught innovator Kakunadunda Katuuo from Aminuis, founder of Orevia Green Farms, walked away with the N$150,000 first prize.

BABOON CITY RESIDENTS LEARN PRACTICAL SKILLS

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Community members of Baboon City informal settlement received training on making reusable sanitary pads and recycling household materials during an End Period Poverty (EPP) community outreach aimed at equipping families with practical skills beyond once-off donations.

NAMIBIA URGES STRONGER WATER COOPERATION

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Namibia has called for stronger cooperation between countries sharing rivers and water resources, warning that transboundary water management is falling behind and could undermine progress towards the Sustainable Development Goals.

INFORMATION PROFESSIONALS MUST GUARD THE TRUTH

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Fake news, misinformation and artificial intelligence are making it increasingly difficult for people to distinguish fact from fiction, placing greater responsibility on information professionals to safeguard credible information.

ETAXI NAMIBIA LAUNCHES RIDE-HAILING APP

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Namibia's growing technology sector has seen the launch of another locally developed digital platform, with eTaxi Namibia entering the ride-hailing market as entrepreneurs look to use technology to address challenges in the transport sector.

UNGA DEBATES ENDING US BLOCKADE ON CUBA

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The United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) held an additional debate on Tuesday regarding the necessity of ending the US blockade on Cuba, despite efforts by the United States to obstruct the discussion.

CIVIL SOCIETY LEADERS CALL FOR STRONGER SELF REGULATION

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Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) have been urged to play a stronger role in promoting good governance as Namibia continues implementing the African Peer Review Mechanism (APRM).

Stakeholders said stronger partnerships and capacity building are essential to improving governance and accountability.

AI, REGIONAL COOPERATION HIGHLIGHT SOCIAL SECURITY FORUM

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Artificial Intelligence (AI) and regional collaboration took centre stage on the final day of the Southern Africa Social Security Stakeholders' Forum, as delegates explored how emerging technologies can improve social protection while safeguarding personal information.

NBC COMMITS N$7 MILLION TO LOCAL FILM PRODUCTIONS

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The Namibian Broadcasting Corporation (NBC) has committed more than N$7 million to commission original local productions under the Mukurob Film Project Phase 2, as the broadcaster intensifies efforts to grow Namibia's creative industry and increase local content.