TANZANIA HOSTS DIALOGUE ON WOMEN'S PARTICIPATION IN LEADERSHIP

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A dialogue in Zanzibar, Tanzania, is focusing on harmful social norms that continue to limit the participation of women and young people in leadership and decision-making.

The discussions come amid concerns about gender-based violence against women in public life.

GOVERNOR RAISES CONCERN OVER FOOD INSECURITY

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Oshikoto Governor Sacky Kathindi has raised concerns over food security that remains a challenge for many households, attributed to unemployment, climate change, and drought.

Kathindi called for continued efforts to ensure that people have access to adequate food, both now and in the future. 

TSUMEB MUNICIPAL WORKERS END STRIKE AFTER SALARY AGREEMENT

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The Tsumeb municipality employees who had been on strike since Monday have since resumed work on Wednesday after the local authority reached an agreement with the Namibia Local Authority Workers Union over a salary increment.

TSUMEB RESIDENTS RAISE ALARM OVER DANGEROUS OPEN TRENCHES

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Residents of Kuvukiland informal settlement in Tsumeb have raised concerns over open trenches dug a year ago during a water project that have become a safety hazard. 

Residents say the open trenches have raised fears for children's safety, during the rainy season.

HOME AFFAIRS REITERATES SOCIAL GRANT ELIGIBILITY RULES

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The Ministry of Home Affairs has reiterated that social grants are reserved for Namibian citizens and permanent residents, as for the 2024 Regularisation Act, remain with legal drafters.

SINOMINE STARTS GERMANIUM PRODUCTION PROJECT

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The Sinomine Tsumeb Smelter has announced the commencement of the construction of the first Germanium production.

The announcement was made by Sinomine Executive Vice President Barcelona Tsauses during the donation handover of N$100 000 to the Oshikoto Regional Governor's Office at Omuthiya.

OTJIKOTO BIOMASS PROJECT PASSES 50% MARK

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Construction on the Otjikoto Biomass project is gaining steam, with the project already passing the halfway mark.
The project construction, which commenced in August 2025, is expected to be completed by December 2027.