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How India-Ghana ties can guide Delhi’s Africa strategy
Firstpost
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July 4, 2025
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Ghana, en route to the Brics summit, stands out as a strategic use of an intercontinental journey. On the return leg, the Prime Minister is also scheduled to visit Namibia. With these visits, the PM will...
"Your kindness and generosity...are legendary": Trinidad and Tobago President hails PM Modi
Detroit Star - Michigan
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Port of Spain [Trinidad and Tobago], July 4 (ANI): Trinidad and Tobago President Christine Kangaloo on Friday showered praised to Prime Minister Narendra Modi while conferring the nation's highest honour to him. She hailed PM Modi for his...
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 participates in U.S Africa Business Summit in Angola
Namibian Broadcasting Corporation
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Namibia is participating in the 17th U.S.-Africa Business Summit, which started today in Angola and will run until the 25th. The country seeks to identify effective solutions for diversifying the African economy while enhancing trade, investment...
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....
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...
Escaped lion attacks woman, 2 children on busy street in Pakistan
CBS News
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An escaped pet lion chased a woman and two children down a busy street in Pakistan's Lahore, police said Friday, with dramatic footage showing the big cat leaping a wall before pouncing on them. CCTV footage released by the police showed the lion...
Fatal virus found in Spain and is 'highly likely' to reach UK, experts warn
Birmingham Live
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July 4, 2025
Ben Test Hurst-BM, Katy Hallam and Ben Hurst 16:25, 04 Jul 2025 New instances of a deadly virus have been identified in holiday destinations popular with British tourists, and experts have warned it could reach the UK. The virus has been labelled...
Namibia’s livestock vaccine bill exceeds N$140 Million per year
Informante
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June 22, 2025
Staff Reporter THE Namibian government spends over N$140 million annually on livestock vaccines, while remaining heavily reliant on imported inputs for vaccine production. This was highlighted by the Minister of International Relations and Trade,...
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...
Cash loan lending up 13% …number of borrowers up to 260 000
New Era
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Of the more than 100 Non-Banking Financial Institutions (NBFI) that were non-compliant with directives issued by the Namibia Financial Institutions Supervisory Authority (Namfisa), more than 90% are operating in the micro-lending sector. Namfisa...
Namibian rice project blossoms with international and local support
Informante
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June 21, 2025
Maria David A LONG-STANDING initiative to boost rice cultivation in Namibia, initially a research project and now a thriving agricultural endeavour, has received significant contributions from both international partners and the local industry....
Namibia introduces first electronic identity card
Namibian Broadcasting Corporation
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Namibia has introduced the country’s first electronic identity card. The Ministry of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety, and Security (MHAISS) describes the contactless chip E-ID as a smart and secure biometric-enabled document designed to...
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...
Escaped lion attacks woman, 2 children on busy street in Pakistan
Yahoo News
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An escaped pet lion chased a woman and two children down a busy street in Pakistan's Lahore, police said Friday, with dramatic footage showing the big cat leaping a wall before pouncing on them. CCTV footage released by the police showed the lion...
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...
Symptoms of killer virus spreading across Europe - 'highly likely' to reach UK
The Mirror
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July 4, 2025
New cases of a killer virus have been detected in holiday hotspots loved by British tourists - and experts have warned it could reach the UK. It’s been described as the current biggest threat to public health, after breaking out in Iraq and...
Namibia strives for integration of refugees on World Refugee Day
The Malaysian Star
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June 20, 2025
WINDHOEK, June 20 (Xinhua) -- Namibia seeks to integrate refugees into its broader social and economic systems, a government official said Friday, as the country commemorated World Refugee Day. The Ministry of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety,...
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...
Namibia Reports Cholera Flare-Up in Kunene
MENAFN
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June 19, 2025
(MENAFN) Namibia has officially announced a cholera outbreak in the country’s northwestern Kunene region following laboratory confirmation of Vibrio cholerae O1—the bacterial strain known for driving previous cholera epidemics, a top health...