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Mixed feelings on winter profits from street vendors

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Some street vendors around the Northern Industrial area in Windhoek have expressed concern over a decline in business activity during the winter, while others see it as a golden opportunity and take advantage of the season's cravings to serve up hearty meals.

MVA Fund urges responsible driving

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The Motor Vehicle Accident (MVA) Fund's Chief Executive Officer, Rosalia Martins-Hausiku, has urged drivers to be vigilant and responsible road users, emphasising particular concern and care, especially during the night.

Nearly 2,000 crashes have been recorded since January.

Vice President urges educational reform to combat gender inequality

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Vice President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah highlighted the significance of investing in education, emphasising its role as a key tool for tackling gender inequalities and fostering socioeconomic development.

She also encouraged a redesign of the African education system to suit today's generation. 

Japan donates health equipment to MoHSS

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Efforts to address the scourge of gender-based violence in Namibia will require collaboration to bring health services closer to those who need them the most.

This is particularly the case for women and girls who have endured trauma and indignity as a result of violence.

No ban on South African fresh produce imports

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The Deputy Executive Director in the Ministry of Industrialization and Trade, Michael Humavindu, has denied allegations emanating from South Africa that Namibia has banned fresh produce imports from the southern neighbour.

Household income and expenditure survey to be conducted in 2025

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The Namibia Household Income and Expenditure Survey (NHISES), last conducted in 2016 and originally scheduled every five years, will be carried out in 2025. 

The delay is attributed to budgetary constraints, compelling the Namibia Statistics Agency (NSA) to achieve more with less.

Decline in HIV/AIDS funding stalls progress

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Efforts to achieve the goal of ending AIDS by 2030 are stalling due to an increase in new infections in some global regions.

Additionally, there exists a substantial annual funding gap of US$9.5 billion for the global HIV response to boost resources.