CCFN SET TO SIGN N$1 BILLION CONSERVATION DEAL

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The Community Conservation Fund Namibia (CCFN) is expected to sign over a N$1 billion contract next month with international donors to fund community conservation projects.

The fund's Board Chairperson made the announcement during a courtesy visit to President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah at State House.

PRESIDENCY OVERSIGHT TO BOOST OIL AND GAS GOVERNANCE

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The Upstream Petroleum Unit has clarified that positioning the Unit under the Presidency is a deliberate and strategic decision aimed at enhancing governance within Namibia's emerging oil and gas sector.

ASHIPALA-MUSAVYI URGES CHINA INVESTMENT IN VALUE ADDITION

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International Relations and Trade Minister Selma Ashipala-Musavyi has called on Chinese businesses to deepen trade ties by investing in value addition to Namibia’s natural resources. 

She made the remarks during a roundtable and networking engagement in Shenzhen, China. 

NAMIBIA FOCUSES ON SUSTAINABLE RESOURCE MANAGEMENT

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Namibia's approach to resource management at independence has been to rebuild its overexploited and depleted resources to the maximum sustainable level, especially its marine.

!NAWASES-TAEYELE BACKS PRESIDENCY OVERSIGHT OF PETROLEUM SECTOR

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Deputy Minister of Urban and Rural Development (MURD), Evelyn !Nawases-Taeyele says transferring oversight of the petroleum sector to the presidency will significantly contribute to safeguarding the resources and avoiding exploitation from foreign countries.

ERONGO GOVERNOR CALLS FOR URGENT MINING POLICY REFORM

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The Erongo Governor has called for an urgent reform to mining policies to support small-scale miners in the Daures constituency.

Nathalia |Goagoses made this remark during the official opening of the induction and ordination seminar for members of the National Council held at Swakopmund.

NAMIBIA FIRST IN AFRICA TO HOST WOOD IDENTIFICATION

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Namibia has become the first African country to host the Wood Identification and Screening Centre (WISC). 

The forensic facility launched by the Minister of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety and Security (MHAISS) Lucia Iipumbu will strengthen timber verification and law enforcement in the country.

Uranium mining talks held in Omaheke Region

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The Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism conducted stakeholder engagements in the Omaheke Region about the possible effects of uranium mining in the Leonardsville and Stampriet areas.