Albinism awareness day highlights discrimination challenges

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People with albinism often face challenges in various areas such as education and employment due to social attitudes and a lack of awareness. 

Discrimination and prejudice are common, as some individuals encounter negative attitudes from employers who fail to respect the rights of people with albinism.

Nkurenkuru marks World Albinism Day

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The Commemoration of World Albinism Day is underway at Nkurenkuru in the Kavango West Region. 

The day is commemorated under the theme "Demanding our Right, Protecting our Skin and Preserving our Lives".

Jakobo Haiyambo shared his experience over 35 years of suffering stigma and skin problems.

Namibia records four child labour cases

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Today marks World Child Labour Day, aimed at reflecting on achievements made in and intensifying action against child labor.

Namibia has recorded four cases of child labor since 2023.

N$1.5 Billion in German development loans sought to address water crisis

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The Namibian government is set to receive a N$1.5 billion loan from the German Development Bank (KFW) to support several water projects aimed at easing the country’s water crisis.

Finance Minister Ericah Shafudah announced the loan agreement in Parliament on Wednesday.

Katima pensioner appeals for help after cooking hut fire

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A pensioner and his family from Silumbi Village in the Katima Rural Constituency in the Zambezi Region lost everything that was kept in a hut that was used as a kitchen, which caught fire and burned down in the early hours of Monday.

Research project exploring use of AI in agriculture welcomed

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A research project using artificial intelligence (AI) to improve agriculture has been welcomed by the National Commission on Research, Science, and Technology (NCRST), which says it is pleased with the progress made so far.

ADRA Namibia and partners mark World Environment Day in Katima Mulilo

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The Adventist Development and Relief Agency Namibia (ADRA), along with stakeholders from the Ministry of Environment and Tourism (MEFT), the Katima Mulilo Town Council, and the University of Namibia, commemorated World Environment Day, celebrated annually on June 5th.

Annual Totem Expo record attendance record satisfactory

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The Oshakati Town Council expressed satisfaction with this year's attendance at the annual Totem Expo, which drew over seven thousand visitors to the cultural event held for its tenth edition at the Oshakati Independence Stadium last week.

MEFT launches national tourism master plan to shape Namibia’s future

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The Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism (MEFT) has begun developing a National Tourism Spatial Development Master Plan aimed at transforming and guiding the future of tourism in Namibia. 

A consultancy has been officially commissioned to lead the creation of this comprehensive framework.