Sasscal, UNAM Collaborate on green hydrogen implementation process

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Stakeholders in the implementation process of Green Hydrogen, Sasscal and the University of Namibia shared with nbc-news the role they play in the implementation process of green hydrogen projects.

Sasscal plays a role in fund sourcing and continuous training, whereas UNAM plays a pivotal role in the research of green hydrogen projects.

NCRST, NUST host a hackathon to tackle Namibia's road accident crisis

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The National Commission on Research, Science, and Technology (NCRST), in conjunction with the Namibian University of Technology (NUST), is hosting a hackathon event. 

The event brought together local and international innovators, researchers, students, and developers with the shared goal of reducing road accidents through technological advancements.

Namibia, like other countries, is faced with a public health concern over road accidents that rob nations of productive citizens.

Local farmers discuss climate adaptation challenges

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A two-day agriculture conservation validation workshop aimed at getting local farmers and stakeholders to develop a programme responsive to climate adaptation challenges was held in Otjiwarongo.

The workshop was conducted by the Ministry of Agriculture, Water, and Land Reform, the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO), and GIZ.

This is the last consultation workshop towards the finalisation of the Comprehensive Conservation Agriculture Programme 2 for Namibia.

MIT engages on consumer protection in Gobabis

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The Ministry of Industrialization and Trade has concluded its regional stakeholders' engagement on consumer protection, the liquor licencing process, investment promotion, and related matters in Gobabis, Omaheke Region.

The engagement focused on the operation of the country's economy, aiming to provide more frequent platforms to aid in the quest for transformation and to bring information to the community to ensure that laws align with the needs of the citizens.

Education regional heads, stakeholders in Zambezi share interventions to improve results

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Regional heads and stakeholders in the education sector in the Zambezi Region shared interventions that will improve national results in the region.

They also identified bottlenecks that impeded the desired results.

Stakeholders identified a shortage of textbooks, hostels, and classrooms, while the placement of teachers according to their specialisation is also a factor of concern.

NSA updates various stakeholders in Omusati on upcoming census

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The Namibia Statistic Agency (NSA) met various stakeholders in Omusati Region to update them on the upcoming 2023 Population and Housing census.  

The last Population and Housing Census conducted in Namibia was in 2011 and according to the Census Manager Isaak Neemu, this year's focus will be on Population and Housing.

Recruitment has already started and will end in June.

NSA advised those with permanent employment not to apply because they will not be considered.

Stakeholders in education welcome a motion on free Wi-Fi at schools countrywide

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Stakeholders in education have welcomed a motion for free Wi-Fi at schools nationwide.
 
They expressed these sentiments during a public hearing by the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Information, Communication, Technology, and Innovation at Oshakati.

The motion on free Wi-Fi in schools, public transport, and public institutions was tabled by Swapo member of parliament Modestus Amutse in the National Assembly in February last year.

Education stakeholders recommends that all schools in Erongo cultivate own gardens

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Stakeholders in education have recommended that all schools in the Erongo Region should cultivate their own gardens to help feed pupils who come from disadvantaged backgrounds.

This was one of the recommendations at the just ended meeting held at Swakopmund aimed at developing plan of action.

Agriculture sector made significant contribution to GDP over the past years - Schlettwein

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There has been a significant contribution from the agriculture sector to Gross Domestic Product over the past years.

This was said by the Minister of Agriculture, Water and Land Reform, Carl Schlettwein when he addressed his staff and stakeholders.

"The current developments show moderate growth in the agriculture sector. Our GDP contribution is now estimated to be 3.6%. Two years back it was dropping."

Stakeholders urged to join Khomas Anti-Corruption Regional Forum

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Stakeholders have been urged to join the Khomas Anti-Corruption Regional Forum.

The call was made by Khomas Governor, Laura Mcleod-Katjirua, during the launch of the Forum.

The Khomas forum is part of other regional forums that will contribute to the National Anti-Corruption Strategy and Action Plan.

At this forum, stakeholders will share information, engage and make recommendations.

44 institutions are leading the implementation of the five-year National Anti-Corruption Strategy and Action Plan.
The strategy has eight objectives.