Turkish Embassy boosts drought relief programme

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The Turkish Embassy has donated food aid worth approximately N$350,000 to support Namibia's drought relief efforts. This donation comes in response to the state of emergency declared due to this year's drought.

Namibia highlights gender equality progress at 149th IPU Assembly

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Namibia's progress in gender equality took the spotlight at the 149th Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) Assembly in Geneva, where the National Council’s Vice-Chairperson Victoria Kauma emphasised the country's efforts through initiatives like the National Gender Policy and the Rural Women Parliament. 

NAMIBIAVOTES2024 | All 21 Parties confirm for 2024 National Assembly elections

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21 political parties on the list have made the deadline to participate in the 2024 Presidential and National Assembly elections.

The Affirmative Repositioning Movement, the Landless People's Movement, and the Republican Party of Namibia submitted their lists before the 11 o'clock deadline this morning. 

BoN decreases repo rate by 25 basis points

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The Bank of Namibia has reduced the repo rate by 25 basis points from 7.5% to 7.25%. 

Commercial banks are expected to reduce their prime lending rates by the same margin, from 11.25% to 11%.

Nest of Love supports homeless at Khomasdal Stadium

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The Board Chairperson of the welfare organisation Nest of Love, Vecius Tapiso, who, along with his wife, became homeless in 2022 during the COVID-19 pandemic, has taken it upon himself to give back to the community. Today, Tapiso and his team provide meals to the homeless at Khomasdal Stadium.

VP urges broadcasters to use AI as tool for truthful reporting

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Vice President of Namibia, Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, has called on broadcasters in Southern Africa to ensure that artificial intelligence (AI) is used as a tool for truth and not distortion.

The Vice President officially opened the 8th Broadcast and Digital Media Convention at Swakopmund.