||Kharas improves on C plus grading

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Despite dropping from second position to third on the 2023 NSSC Grade 11 national level ranking, the ||Kharas Region has improved overall on its C-plus grading compared to 2022.

Temporary closure of roads for New Year's bash

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The parking area along Independence Avenue will be closed to the public on Sunday, December 31st.

The City of Windhoek (CoW) stated that the closure is due to the hosting of the New Year's celebration.

Domestic economy projected to expand by 3,9 %

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The domestic economy is projected to expand by 3.9% in 2023, followed by a moderation to 3.4% in 2024. 

This is contained in the latest economic outlook released by the Bank of Namibia (BoN).

The central bank's latest forecast reflects a downward revision of 0.2% compared to the previous update.

NAMCOR records a loss of N$700 million

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The National Petroleum Corporation of Namibia (NAMCOR) recorded a loss of N$700 million over the past financial year ending on March 31, 2023.

The acting Managing Director of NAMCOR says they take full ownership and accountability for the company's N$700 million loss.

Rundu experiences rise in crime

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Rundu has seen an increase in certain crimes in 2023 compared to 2022, according to statistics provided by the Kavango East Regional Police.

The statistics compare various crimes between January and December 2022 and January and September 2023.

Otjomuise Arts Festival kicks off

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The Otjomuise Arts Festival's 2023 edition kicked off in Windhoek. It is a platform that aims to allow artists to showcase their creativity.

This year, the festival incorporated the environmental sustainability theme in partnership with the National Botanic Garden.

Future of green industrialization in Namibia promising

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Developing a new synthetic fuels industry in Namibia is not just an opportunity to fight climate change but indeed offers an unparalleled opportunity for green industrialization. This was President Hage Geingob's emphasis when he addressed the 78th session of the UN General Assembly in Geneva.

President Geingob says Challenges facing world are not insurmountable

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President Hage Geingob says the challenges facing the world today are not insurmountable, as they can be addressed with renewed commitment to multilateralism.

President Hage Geingob delivered Namibia's statement at the 78th session of the UN General Assembly (UNGA) at the UN Headquarters.