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De Beers Group delivers progress with sustainability and provenance initiatives
African Mining Market
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August 21, 2025
De Beers Group has published its 2024 sustainability report, highlighting significant progress across its key focus areas of climate, livelihoods, nature and provenance. These areas were identified as the priorities for De Beers Group’s...
Namibia launches Trade Obstacle Alert Mechanism for services sector
Informante
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August 20, 2025
Staff Reporter THE Namibia Trade Forum, in collaboration with the Ministry of International Relations and Trade and the International Trade Centre (ITC), launched the Trade Obstacle Alert Mechanism (TOAM) – Trade in Services. TOAM is a digital...
Namibia’s fishing industry raises concern over 2% by-catch cap
Food Business Africa Magazine
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August 20, 2025
NAMIBIA – The fishing industry in Namibia is expressing unease over a Cabinet decision to enforce a 2% ceiling on by-catch, cautioning that the directive could impact jobs and increase operating costs if not properly discussed with stakeholders....
40 MSMEs Begin Training to Boost Youth Jobs and Inclusion
Namibian Broadcasting Corporation
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Forty Micro-, Small- and Medium-sized Enterprises (MSMEs) are receiving a four-month mentorship and training programme under the guardianship of Standard Bank Namibia and Namibia Investment and Financial Academy. The training aims to empower them...
Prime Minister champions blue economy for sustainable growth
Informante
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August 20, 2025
Staff Reporter THE Prime Minister, Dr Tjitunga Elijah Ngurare, has underscored the importance of sustainably harnessing ocean resources to drive economic growth, create jobs, boost tourism, and enhance food and energy production. “For a coastal...
NCRST Showcases Namibia’s Innovation Efforts at STI Policy Training in South Korea
Informante
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August 21, 2025
Staff Reporter THE National Commission on Research, Science and Technology (NCRST) represented Namibia at the 2025 KISTEP–ISTIC Science, Technology, and Innovation (STI) Training Programme for High-Level Policy Makers held in Seoul, South Korea....
WIA Gold secures US$19 million to accelerate the development at it’s Namibian gold mine
African Mining Market
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August 21, 2025
WIA Gold it has secured binding commitments from investors for a share placement to raise A$30 million (about $19 million). The Australian mining company plans to use the funds to accelerate the development of its main gold asset, the Kokoseb...
Stanford projects receive support to tackle pressing environmental challenges
Stanford News - California
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August 21, 2025
Planting kelp to protect erosion-prone coastlines Christine Baker, Brooke Weigel As sea levels rise and coastal cliffs erode, communities face mounting pressure to protect shorelines. Traditional solutions such as seawalls, beach nourishment, and...
Environmental victory: High Court overturns oil drilling approval in Western Cape
IOL
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The Western Cape High Court has overturned an approval for offshore oil drilling along the Western Cape coast, citing serious flaws in the environmental assessment. The ruling, handed down by Judge Mangcu-Lockwood on 13 August, comes after legal...
Namibia launches first essential clinical supplies list
The Namibian
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August 19, 2025
The Ministry of Health and Social Services has launched the first-ever Namibia Essential Clinical Supplies List (Necslist), a tool designed to ensure health facilities across the country are equipped with vital supplies. Health executive director...
Building Namibia’s renewable energy future through skills development in green hydrogen
IOL
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August 19, 2025
Julien Karambua|Published 7 hours ago 4min Namibia’s aim to become a world leader in green hydrogen is accelerating, with major projects planned for the ǁKharas Region and other high-resource areas. The country’s abundant sunshine, strong coastal...
Namibia wants to sell 46 000 kg of its ivory stockpile
Informante
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August 18, 2025
Staff Reporter NAMIBIA is pinning its hopes on the upcoming COP20 of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES) for approval to legally sell a portion of its ivory stockpile. The summit will take place in Uzbekistan from...
The HPV Vaccine Roll-out in Namibia: Ethical and Legal Considerations
The Namibian
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August 20, 2025
The ministry of Health and Social Services’ roll-out of the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine has generated mixed reactions from stakeholders. While some actively advocate for its benefits, others dismiss it as yet another ‘experiment’ best...
Gondwana’s Go4Gold programme midway completion: Financial Literacy Takes Centre Stage
The Namibian
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August 23, 2025
Gondwana Collection Namibia’s Go4Gold Academy participants recently explored the vital role of financial literacy in effective lodge management during an intensive budgeting essentials themed week. The year-long, in-house training, now in its...
Namibia beef, charcoal exports face new EU forest rules
The Namibian
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August 18, 2025
Namibia’s beef and charcoal industries will need to comply with new European Union (EU) regulations aimed at stopping global deforestation. The new rules are set to take effect on 1 January 2026. The EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) has...
Namibian border posts get palm tree makeover
Namibian Sun
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August 18, 2025
Staff reporter WindhoekWarifo Investments has pledged to transform Namibia’s official border entry points into greener, more welcoming gateways by donating a large number of palm trees to government. The trees, carefully selected to suit local...
Namibia amplifies role in regional ICT agenda
New Era
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The 10th Sub-Saharan Spectrum Conference, hosted by the Communications Authority of Kenya (CAK) in partnership with the African Telecommunications Union (ATU), took place from 11 to 12 August 2025 in Nairobi, Kenya with compelling discussions on...
Florida Wildlife Officials Want Photos of This Extremely Rare ‘Rainbow Snake’
PetaPixel - California
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August 19, 2025
A rainbow snake in 2017. Photo by Kevin Enge / FWC Fish and Wildlife Research Institute It is a chance for photographers to help out the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) by capturing photos of the elusive rainbow snake. The...
AFRIWOCC announces 2025 conference, promises bold climate solutions
MyJoyOnline
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August 19, 2025
Africa’s leading platform for youth and women in climate leadership, the Africa Women and Children Conference (AFRIWOCC), will return for its second edition on October 6–7, 2025, at the Labadi Beach Hotel in Accra, spotlighting youth-led climate...
Opinion – Namibia’s green finance revolution: A blueprint for Africa’s energy future
New Era
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Namibia is quietly emerging as one of Africa’s most compelling clean energy stories. With world-class solar and wind resources, the country is now pairing natural advantage with financial innovation to reshape its energy future. At the heart of...