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Last update: 9 hours agoLocal Pharma Boost: President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah toured Fabupharm in Otjiwarongo, praising local manufacturing as a way to cut reliance on imports and strengthen access to quality medicines. Medicine Shortage Pressure: Her comments came as public hospitals keep reporting low stock levels (around 60%), with doctors warning patients are still being turned away or left without lifesaving drugs. Workplace Well-Being: Vice President Lucia Witbooi urged employers to treat employee wellness and mental health as core to leadership and productivity, not an “extra.” Land Reform Moves: The Ministry of Agriculture appointed new Land Reform Advisory Commission members for a four-year term, with the acting chairperson Alfred Sikopo. Transport Crackdown: Police warned illegal taxi operators in Rundu will face escalating fines and possible arrest after repeated offences. Regional Trade Watch: Commentary highlights how Botswana’s frequent agricultural import bans strain SACU trade rules and raise costs for consumers.
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