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ECN initiates vehicle scouting for November elections

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The Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) has started scouting for vehicles to be used in the November national elections.

The exercise, which started on Wednesday, saw a larger number of private vehicle owners turn up at the Otjomusie Police Station for inspection and testing. 

NAMCOR endorses Namibia Youth Energy Forum

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The Namibia Youth Energy Forum, aimed at empowering young people in the energy sector, says it has received an official endorsement from NAMCOR.

NYEF is a youth-led organisation dedicated to empowering young people in the energy sector of Namibia.

Central Namibia face water shortage

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NamWater is calling on residents of central Namibia to use water sparingly as the area is facing a serious water shortage. 

Currently, the central area of Namibia gets its water supply from the Omatako, Von Bach, and Swakoppoort dams.

Africa short of 5.3 million health workers

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Africa has a shortage of 5.3 million health workers. 

This was revealed by the Communication Officer of the World Health Organisation's Africa Regional Office, Marie France Uwase, at a media briefing on the preparations for the upcoming First Africa Health Workforce Investment Forum next week.

ECB approves 8% electricity hike

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Consumers are expected to fork out more from their pockets for electricity as of July 1st, as the Electricity Control Board (ECB) approved an 8% bulk tariff increment. 

This means the current N$1.98 kilowatts per hour has now increased to N$2.14 kilowatts per hour for the 2024–2025 financial period.

NCRST observes International Day of Girls in ICT

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The underrepresentation of women and girls in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics fields continues to persist despite efforts made to promote diversity and inclusion in STEM.