UNTOLD STORIES OF BUSINESSES STILL RECOVERING FROM COVID-19

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The disruption of businesses by the COVID-19 pandemic might have long passed, but some businesses have not yet fully recovered financially, especially in the informal sector.
In this insert, NBC News brings you some of the untold stories of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Namibia confirms no Foot and Mouth Disease detected

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The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Land Reform (MAFWLR) has assured farmers and the public at large that no traces of Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) have been found in the country thus far.

Learners at Abraham Iyambo Primary School receive uniforms

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Ten learners from Abraham Iyambo Primary School received their school uniforms through a back-to-school programme.

The initiative aims to assist learners from vulnerable households in the community, with hopes to boost the learners' morale and keep them engaged in school.

MIRT Minister cites global challenges as 2026 begins

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The Minister of International Relations and Trade (MIRT), Selma Ashipala-Musavyi, says the year 2026 began with challenges, including global geopolitical uncertainty and strained cooperation.

Ndumba crafts life-size wooden elephant 'Ndjamba'

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A 46-year-old wood carver, Isaac Ndumba, and 8 other families crafted 'Ndjamba' – an elephant crafted from wood to the exact size of a real-life elephant.

The move was done to create awareness around their work and also promote the town of Okahandja, where the wooden elephant is located.

Inflation drops sharply in September

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The annual inflation rate in September increased by zero- comma one percent compared to three-comma-four percent rcorded at the same time last year.

The Namibia Financial Instituations Supervisory Authority indicated the inflation now stands at three-comma-five percent.

Public Enterprises Bill transfers functions to PM

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The Public Enterprises Governance Amendment Bill has been amended and will enable the transfer of specific functions from the minister responsible for public enterprises and finance to the Prime Minister.