UNAM champions child research agenda

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The University of Namibia (UNAM) is spearheading a Child Research Initiative and Training Conference that aims to promote evidence-based, multi-system child wellbeing approaches and establish a national research agenda on children.

Namibia catches up with ILO occupational safety and health requirements

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The Ministry of Labour, Industrial Relations, and Employment Creation (MLIREC) held a stakeholder consultation on the development of an Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) Bill to bring Namibia in line with the International Labour Organisation (ILO) requirements.

Russia's Federal Council pays courtesy visit to Parliament

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The Federation Council of the Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation says it will maintain its mutual cooperation with Namibia, noting satisfaction with a substantial increase in bilateral delegation exchanges, particularly among the ministries of health, education, defence, and justice. 

Home Affairs Ministry registers 50,000 people

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The Ministry of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety, and Security has reached its target of registering 50,000 people for birth certificates and identification documents through the ongoing mass registration.

Additionally, 7,332 applicants were registered as stateless and undocumented persons.

EFN rules in favour of nbc against OTC

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The Editors Forum of Namibia (EFN) has ruled in favour of the Namibian Broadcasting Corporation (nbc) in an appeal case in which the Ovambanderu Traditional Council (OTC) accused the broadcaster of directing its Omurari FM presenters not to use the title of Ombara Otjitambi in reference to their chief, Aletha Nguvau

Walvis Bay tug of war far from over

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Walvis Bay Local Authority Councillor Ephraim Shozi has slammed comments describing a cancelled special council meeting as illegal. 

The special council meeting could not take place on June 12th and 13th due to a lack of quorum.

Artist demand for increased airtime on local radio and tv

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The growing prevalence of foreign music on local radio and television has raised concern among local artists.

Artists are urging government institutions and lawmakers to enhance support for local content and ensure an equitable payment of royalties.

Former homeless couple assists the homeless

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A former homeless couple gathered resources to assist the homeless at an event hosted at Khomasdal Stadium over the weekend.

In 2022, Vecius and Winnie Tapiso found themselves homeless, a situation they would not wish on anyone.