AFRICA URGES HEALTH SELF-RELIANCE AMID FUNDING DROPS

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African health leaders are calling for greater investment, regional cooperation and self-reliance to improve health security on the continent as external funding declines. 

This was highlighted at the fifth Southern Africa Regional Ministerial Steering Committee meeting in Windhoek. 

NGURARE STRENGTHENS NAMIBIA-CUBA COOPERATION

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Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare has paid tribute to Cuban national hero José Martí during his official visit to Cuba.

Dr Ngurare also pushed for stronger cooperation between Namibia and Cuba in education, health, youth development, water and engineering.

NAMPU SEEKS STRONGER PARTNERSHIP WITH NBC

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The Namibia Media Professionals Union (NAMPU) has called for an open-door relationship with the NBC, encouraging journalists and media practitioners to join the union for protection, representation, and support.

LÜDERITZ WATERFRONT CHAIR VISITS NBC

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Chairperson of the Luderitz Waterfront Development company, Angel Tordesillas, paid a courtesy visit to the Namibia Broadcasting Corporation (NBC).

During the visit, he reflected on Luderitz's transformation over the decades and the role of the media in documenting its history.

NUST INSTALLS NEW VICE-CHANCELLOR

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The Namibia University of Science and Technology (NUST) has officially installed Professor Frednard Gideon as its third substantive Vice-Chancellor. 

The ceremony marked the beginning of a new chapter for the institution and the formal transfer of leadership. 

TRANS-KALAHARI RAILWAY PLANS GAIN MOMENTUM

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With less than four months remaining before the end-of-year deadline, Namibia and Botswana are under pressure to move the Trans-Kalahari Railway project from plans to action.

KHOMAS BREASTFEEDING RATES REMAIN LOW

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Health officials have warned that exclusive breastfeeding rates remain low, particularly in the Khomas Region, where the exclusive breastfeeding rate is only 25%.

The low percentage is attributed to urban lifestyles and early return to work.

HAVANA SHOOTING SUSPECT APPEARS IN COURT

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The man accused of fatally shooting 39-year-old Rachel Frans on Friday in Havana made his first appearance in the Katutura Magistrate's Court on Monday, as police continued investigating several violent crimes reported over the weekend.