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Visit Of Prime Minister To Ghana, Trinidad & Tobago, Argentina, Brazil, And Namibia (July 02 - 09)
MENAFN
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June 28, 2025
(MENAFN- African Press Organization) NEW DELHI, India, June 28, 2025/APO Group/ -- Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi will undertake a visit to Ghana from July 02-03, 2025. This will be Prime Minister's first ever bilateral visit to Ghana. This...
Namibia faces funding gap in national drought relief plan
Xinhua News Agency
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WINDHOEK, June 18 (Xinhua) -- Namibia is facing a funding gap of 600 million Namibian dollars (about 33.2 million U.S. dollars) in its drought relief program, Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare said on Wednesday. Speaking at a draft relief donation...
Sushi or tinned fish? Here is what South Africans prefer
The Citizen (South Africa)
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July 14, 2025
The country's fish and seafood sector saw an increase in exports in 2024. South Africa’s fish and seafood sector has grown over the last year, with the sector showing significant export performance. A report by consumer and data science company...
Namibian Legends hope for final spectacle against South Africa
The Namibian
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June 18, 2025
Namibian Legends’ mentor Bobby Samaria says the old guards will put on a sterling performance at the upcoming ‘Clash of the Legends’ Four Nations Tournament penciled in Francistown, Botswana this weekend. The four nations tournament will feature...
Welwitschia Private Hospital sets high benchmark with ISO credentials
Windhoek Observer
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Niël Terblanché The Welwitschia Private Hospital in Walvis Bay has become the first medical facility in Namibia to earn ISO 9001 and ISO 45001 certification. Hospital manager Stephan Nel confirmed the achievement, which came after about a year and...
Namibia commemorates World Blood Donor Day
The Namibian
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June 17, 2025
The Blood Transfusion Service of Namibia (NamBTS) hosted a series of blood donation drives at various venues across the country over the weekend. The drive was held in commemoration of the 21st World Blood Donor Day and took place in Windhoek,...
Ministry of Health improves pharmaceutical services by 85%
Namibian Broadcasting Corporation
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The Ministry of Health has made tremendous progress in the provision of pharmaceutical services, having improved access to medicine with 85 percent of essential items available at public facilities. This was revealed by the Executive Director of...
Government urges reporting of illegal animal movements to control foot and mouth disease
IOL
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Minister of Agriculture John Steenhuisen has called on the beef industry to follow new rules aimed at stopping foot-and-mouth disease and urged the public to report any illegal actions to help control the outbreak. IOL previously reported that...
Merck Foundation Marks 'World Art Day' Through Their Film, Song, Media And Fashion Awards 2025 In Partnership With Africa's First Ladies To Raise Awareness About Social & Health Issues
MENAFN
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June 26, 2025
(MENAFN- APO Group) Merck Foundation ( ) , the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany, marks 'World Art Day 2025' through their Pan African 'Art and Fashion with Purpose' Community, established by Senator Dr. Rasha Kelej, CEO of Merck Foundation....
Cardiac unit places Namibia at the forefront in Africa
Windhoek Observer
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Niël Terblanché Windhoek Central Hospital now hosts the country’s most advanced cardiac care unit, placing the country among the top in Africa for specialised heart treatment. Only South Africa and Egypt have similar facilities. Namibia’s unit is...
Swartbooi expresses support for Israel, goes into xenophobic rant against Health Minister Luvindao
Informante
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June 25, 2025
Staff Reporter THE President of the Landless People’s Movement (LPM), Bernardus Swartbooi, held no punches back in a press conference this week, as he expressed his party’s support for the war Israel is waging against Iran and also expressed...
MoHSS charts new course to strengthen medicine supply
Windhoek Observer
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Niël Terblanché The ministry of health and social services convened its annual National Pharmaceutical Services Forum for 2025, focusing on better governance at regional levels and improving procurement systems to increase access to essential...
U.S.-Africa Business Summit: Ashipala-Musavyi outlines the investment case for Namibia
CNBC Africa
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June 24, 2025
In a captivating exchange at the U.S.-Africa Business Summit held in Luanda, Namibia's Minister of International Relations and Trade, Selma Ashipala-Musavyi, outlined a compelling investment case for Namibia. The summit, an important convergence...
Reforms recommended for pharmaceutical sector
Namibian Broadcasting Corporation
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The pharmaceutical sector has come under parliamentary scrutiny, with growing concerns over the safety of medicines in Namibia and the regulation of local manufacturers. This follows the recent highlighting of medicinal manufacturer Fabupharm's...
Ghana Maritime Authority, GPHA successfully coordinate medical evacuation at sea
GhanaWeb
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June 24, 2025
The Ghana Maritime Authority (GMA), in collaboration with the Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority (GPHA), has successfully carried out a complex medical evacuation (MEDEVAC) operation involving a crew member aboard a supertanker navigating off the...
Ghana Maritime Authority executes second successful offshore medical evacuation in months
Joy FM
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June 24, 2025
The Ghana Maritime Authority (GMA), in collaboration with the Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority (GPHA), has successfully carried out a medical evacuation (MEDEVAC) of a crew member aboard a supertanker navigating off Ghana’s coast on June 5. The...
Debmarine leadership hosts Miss Namibia finalits
Namibian Broadcasting Corporation
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A meet-and-greet session held in the capital between Miss Namibia 2025 finalists and Debmarine leadership saw the 10 beauties offered a platform to introduce themselves. Debmarine Namibia is the main sponsor of the Miss Namibia 2025 beauty...
Mental health bill close to finalisation, says Luvindao
Namibian Sun
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June 24, 2025
Mental health staffing remains critical The minister underlined that the bill is not only about passing legislation but also about ensuring accessible, quality mental health care for all Namibians. Elizabeth Kheibes 2 Hours Ago - 2025-06-24...
Govt clueless about Namibians in conflict-hit Iran
Windhoek Observer
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Justicia Shipena The Ministry of International Relations says it has not received any reports of Namibian nationals currently in Iran or struggling to leave the country. The ministry’s executive director, Ambassador Penda Naanda, said no...
Economic leakage in Namibia: When wealth enters but doesn’t circulate
Windhoek Observer
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Dr. Penny Tuna Magdalena Uukunde A Diplomatic Reflection on a Nation Full of Potential but Caught in the Performance Loop Namibia is not short of vision. We are not short of policies, frameworks, or even goodwill. From industrialization plans to...