FIRST NAMIBIA BLOOMBERG FINANCIAL JOURNALISM INTAKE LAUNCHED

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The first Namibia intake of the Bloomberg Media Initiative Africa Financial Journalism Training Programme has officially been launched.

It commences with 60 journalists and communication professionals selected from more than 800 applicants.

SAMIN LAUNCHES NAMIBIAN CHAPTER

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The Southern African Migration Network (SAMIN) has launched its Namibian Chapter under the theme "Building Bridges: Advancing Migration Dialogue in Namibia". 

Established in 2019, SAMIN aligns with SADC objectives and advocates for the rights of refugees and migrants across the Southern African region. 

CHINA RAILWAY WORKERS DOWN TOOLS AFTER DEATH

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Close to 300 workers employed by China Railway Seventh Group have downed tools following the death of a colleague in the workplace accident on Monday.

Thirty-five-year-old diesel mechanic Lazarus Hedimbi died after a pressure container exploded, striking him in the chest.

DINAPAMA BOOSTS LOCAL MANUFACTURING WITH NEW TECHNOLOGY

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Dinapama Manufacturing and Supplies has officially commissioned new digital sublimation technology and machinery, in a move expected to strengthen local manufacturing and create opportunities for Namibian businesses and young people.

MISS WORLD NAMIBIA 2026 RETURNS HOME

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Miss World Namibia 2026 Elly Aron has returned home after representing Namibia at the Miss World Festival in Vietnam, where she joined contestants from 110 other countries.

Although Aron did not qualify for the main Miss World competition, she secured a top-five position in the Media Challenge.

TRAINING TARGETS PREVENTABLE MATERNAL DEATHS

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The Safe-Birth Africa Project has launched a three-day national training programme aimed at strengthening health workers' response to postpartum haemorrhage and other obstetric emergencies.

NAMIBIAN NURSE AMONG TOP 10 GLOBAL FINALISTS

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Namibian nurse Josephine Angula is among the top 10 finalists for the Aster Guardians Global Nursing Award 2026.
 
More than 134 thousand registrations from 214 countries were received.
 

YOUTH ENCOURAGED TO DRIVE SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT 

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Young Namibians have been encouraged to play a greater role in driving Namibia's sustainable development, with this year's Sustainable Development Awards focusing on youth empowerment.

MHAISS LAUNCHES FIVE-YEAR BUSINESS PERMIT

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The Ministry of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety and Security (MHAISS) has launched a new Employment Permit to Conduct Business, aimed at creating a more streamlined and predictable immigration process for investors and businesspersons.

FUEL PRICES SET TO RISE ON WEDNESDAY

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Namibian motorists will have to dig deeper in their pockets as fuel is expected to go up on Wednesday.

The increases follow under-recoveries of 68 cents per litre on petrol, 215 and 214 cents on diesel grades.