NAMIBIA AND TANZANIA DEEPEN BILATERAL COOPERATION

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Namibia and Tanzania have cemented their long-standing relationship, rooted in the solidarity and cooperation that existed even before Namibia's independence.
 
The two countries are now focused on translating that historic bond into tangible economic benefits for their citizens.
 

NA PROBES LENDING PRACTICES AND DEBT EXPLOITATION

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The National Assembly Parliamentary Standing Committee on Economy and Industry, Public Administration, and Planning held a public hearing on a motion looking at whether the existing laws are protecting Namibians from exploitation by lending institutions and informal money lenders.
 

NAIROBI SALON GIFTS FREE WIGS TO CANCER PATIENTS

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A Nairobi beauty salon is giving cancer patients a moment of confidence, comfort and hope as it offers free wigs and makeovers to those coping with chemotherapy-related hair loss.

Salon owner Diana Akech and her team fit wigs, style hair and apply makeup for cancer survivors.

ADRIAN & MEYER TO CLOSE AFTER 100 YEARS

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After more than a century of craftsmanship and legacy, one of Namibia's most iconic names in custom-made jewellery, Adrian & Meyer, is closing its doors.

The owner, Rolf Adrian, announced that the business will shut down at the end of July after being in operation for more than a hundred years. 

OCEAN CONFERENCE SECURES $5.7 BILLION COMMITMENTS

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The 11th Our Ocean Conference has officially come to a close in Mombasa, Kenya, delivering $5.7 billion worth of commitments.

The conference was aimed at strengthening global action on ocean conservation, climate resilience and the blue economy.

LPM CHALLENGES JUSTICE SYSTEM

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Namibia's justice system has long been hailed as a beacon of independence, with citizens routinely seeking recourse through the courts, a stark contrast to regions where political disagreements can devolve into tribal conflict.

However, the Landless People's Movement is now questioning that very system. 

ENGELA HOSPITAL RECORDS OVER 1,500 MALARIA CASES SINCE JANUARY

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Engela Hospital continues to record an increase in Malaria cases, with over 1,500 reported since January.
 
This was revealed during the familiarisation tour to the hospital by the Ohangwena Governor, Kadiva Hamutumwa.

HUNDREDS RESTORED SIGHT THROUGH CATARACT SURGERY CAMPAIGN IN RUNDU

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The Kavango East and West Health Directorates launched a "Cataract Surgical Eye Campaign" at the Intermediate Rundu Hospital.

The long-awaited campaign is themed "Restoring Hope and Freedom."

The campaign targets more than 400 patients in the two regions and has so far operated on 240 patients.