Holidaymakers return home for New Year's celebrations

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Holidaymakers who travelled to various destinations have begun making their return, resulting in an influx of traffic on the national roads.

Many expressed their excitement about reuniting with family and friends for New Year's Eve celebrations after spending Christmas away from home.

Motorists exchanged well-wishes and spread holiday cheer.

Law enforcement officials were on hand to manage the increased flow of vehicles and ensure a smooth transition for travellers.

Namibia Junior Aquatics Team Embarks on Journey to Mauritius

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The Namibia Swimming Federation, in collaboration with the Namibia Sports Commission and the Namibia National Olympic Committee, bid farewell to six talented swimmers who will be representing Namibia in the 15th Africa Junior Swimming and Open Water Championship in Mauritius.

From December 6th to 10th, these six Junior Swimmers will showcase their skills in what will be their final competition of 2023.

Accompanied by their coach, these swimmers recently participated in the Long Course Gala on Saturday, demonstrating their readiness for the upcoming championship.

Youths resolve to act on climate change

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The youth have appealed to the government, development partners, and the private sector to redouble their efforts in enhancing food security and ensuring responsible utilisation of resources.

This request was made at the just-concluded inaugural National Youth Climate Change Summit and Namibia Local Conference of Youth in Windhoek.

Over one million people are said to be affected by food insecurity in the country.

National Youth Climate Change Summit

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The Founder and Executive Director of the National Youth Climate Action Network of Namibia, Toini Amutenya, has called on the youth to establish fora and join networks in their respective communities that speak to the climate change agenda.

She made the call in an interview with nbc News at the National Youth Climate Change Summit in Windhoek.

The Summit aims to give youth a platform to talk about how their lives are affected by climate change.

National Cleft and Craniofacial Awareness and Prevention

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July is National Cleft and Craniofacial Awareness and Prevention Month.

The month is used to raise awareness and improve understanding of body birth defects.

Birth defects are typically present at birth and can range from mild to severe.

Craniofacial anomalies can be genetic, meaning that a child can receive a particular gene or combination of genes from one or both parents.

These genes may have changed at the time of conception, which results in a craniofacial anomaly.

Finance Minister Ipumbu Shiimi launches national Codes of Good Practice

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The Minister of Finance and Public Enterprises, Ipumbu Shiimi says the coming into force of the Codes of Good Practice is an important step in promoting economic growth and encouraging local investment in the country.

Shiimi said this at the launch of the Codes of Good Practice, aimed at promoting, facilitating and strengthening the implementation of the empowerment and industrialization policies of the government.