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Egypt Launches Region’s First Vector Control Epidemiology Training
By Staff Reporter Egypt with support from the World Health Organization (WHO), officially launched the first field epidemiology training programme (FETP) in vector control in the Middle East and North Africa region, on Monday, 7 July 2025, in Cairo. The programme, funded by the Pandemic Fund, aims to strengthen national capacity in detecting, preventing, and…
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NIPDB Executive resigns to pursue new interests
By Staff Reporter Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board (NIPDB) Executive for Investment, Mr. François van Schalkwyk has resigned to pursue other interests and relocate to the United Kingdom to rejoin his young family. His resignation will take effect on July 31, 2025.Although his departure marks the end of more than four years of service,…
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Political leaders raise concerns over voter registration awareness
By Kimmie Mikatazo and Mary Mashete Political party representatives and Community members have raised concerns over voter registration awareness in Zambezi region, during ECN’s Stakeholder engagement meeting held on Monday. They raised concerns about voter registration access, citing poor awareness and logistical challenges affecting rural residents, people with disabilities, and youth participation in the process.…
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Supplementary Voter Registration Campaign Underway in Zambezi Region
By Mary Mashete and Kimmie Mikatazo A comprehensive Supplementary Registration of Voters (SRV) campaign in preparations for the Regional and Local Authority elections, is currently underway in Zambezi Region, running from August 4 – 19, 2025. The initiative aims to engage first-time voters, particularly the youth who have recently turned 18 years of age, individuals…
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DBN Secures Green Climate Fund Accreditation
By Staff Reporter THE Development Bank of Namibia (DBN) has secured its official accreditation by the Green Climate Fund (GCF) as a Direct Access Entity (DAE) under the medium-sized project category. This landmark achievement was confirmed during the GCF’s 42nd Board Meeting held in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea, from 30 June to 3 July…
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Local scholar launches Chifwe-English dictionary to preserve indigenous language
By Mary Mashete and Kimmie Mikatazo In a significant cultural achievement, and a major milestone in the preservation of indigenous languages was reached this year, when Prof. John Makala Lilemba, a seasoned educator and indigenous language advocate, unveiled a new dictionary aimed at preserving the Chifwe language. The project, which took nearly a decade to…
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Zambezi ifumana Mubusisi yo munca wa Musali
Mubihi wa Koranta SIKILITI sa Zambezi sikaba mwa kamaiso ya musali kuba mubusisi wa sikiliti, yena ya tompeha , Dorothy Mareka-Kabula,wa lilimo ze mashumi a silezi (62), ili yo neli Nduna wa silalanda sa Linyanti.Hape kiyena musali wa pili kuba mubusisi wa sikiliti sa Zambezi. Ya tompeha Kabula neli yo mumwi wa Katengo ka Manduna…
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Former SA Deputy President Mabuza dies at 64
By Staff Reporter FORMER South African Deputy President, David Mabuza, a senior figure in the African National Congress (ANC), has died aged 64. He served as deputy president of South Africa from 2018 to 2023. He led the ruling African National Congress (ANC) from 2017 to 2022. He is the former teacher, He was nicknamed…
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President Nandi-Ndaitwah Appoints Seven Remaining Regional Governors
By Staff Reporter PRESIDENT Dr. Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has officially completed the long -awaited appointment of the remaining seven (7) regional governors during a ceremony held in Windhoek on Tuesday. This event marked a significant step in her administration’s commitment to strengthening governance, enhancing service delivery, and promoting inclusive development across all 14 regions of the…
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Zambezi gets a new female Governor
By Staff Reporter ZAMBEZI Region will now be in control of a female governor, Hon.Dorothy Mareka-Kabula, aged 62 , the former Linyanti Constituency Councillor who is the sixth Regional Governor , and first female governor for Zambezi Region. Honourable Kabula is the former Member of the National Council in 2004 – 2010, and Regional Councillor…
