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Windhoek forum explores the impact of AI on journalism

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Artificial intelligence (AI) is making its way into African newsrooms, sparking both excitement and concern. 

AI tools are being used to automate routine tasks like news writing, data analysis, and even anchoring, allowing for faster news production. 

Walvis Bay aims to be southern Africa's transit hub

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Walvis Bay continues to position itself to become the transit hub for southern Africa.

The town has seen unprecedented developments in the handling of more traffic, cargo, and heavy industrial business with its new container terminal and the development of the SADC Gateway Port.

Southern Africa discusses need for public health institutions

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Southern African countries concluded a three-day meeting in Windhoek to accelerate the establishment of national public health institutes in their respective countries. 

The 3rd Southern Africa Annual National Public Health Institutes meeting was organised by the Africa Centre for Disease Control. 

Southern African parliamentary leaders convene in Windhoek 

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Parliamentary leaders in Southern Africa are meeting in Windhoek to address pressing issues related to climate resilience, ecosystem conservation, and sustainable development.

Parliamentary leaders are promoting collaborative efforts and informed legislative action to tackle climate change effects.

Botswana wildlife producers discontent with UK's Prohibition Bill

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The Botswana Wildlife Producers Association expressed discontent against the United Kingdom's Hunting Trophies or Import Prohibition Bill. 

The bill tabled in the UK's Parliament in 2022 seeks to prohibit the import of hunting trophies into the UK.

Journalists urged to embrace AI

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Namibian journalists have been urged to embrace artificial intelligence (AI), as it brings many benefits to their profession.

Dominant Parties as Governments in Southern Africa book launched

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Authors from SADC countries co-authored a book titled "Dominant Parties as Governments in Southern Africa: Their changing nature and its implications for democracy and democratic consolidation".

The book provides a research basis for students as well as policymakers.

Men more likely to die or get injured on national roads-MVA

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74% of men have died in road accidents while 60% have been injured in the past three years on national roads.

This is according to the Motor Vehicle Accident (MVA) Fund, whose Chief Executive Officer is calling on women to play a greater role in promoting road safety.