5 hours ago Advocate Bience Gawanas appointed as Chancellor of University of Warwick

Staff Reporter ADVOCATE Bience Gawanas, the Namibian lawyer, diplomat, and social justice advocate, has been appointed as the new Chancellor of the University of Warwick in England. The university announced that she will assume her new role in January 2025. Gawanas attended the University of Warwick in the 1980s as a refugee to study law, ... The post Advocate Bience Gawanas appointed as Chancellor of University of Warwick appeared first on Informanté.

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7 hours ago Schlettwein raises concerns about the impact of climate change in the country

Staff Reporter THE Minister of Agriculture, Water and Land Reform, Calle Schlettwein, once again highlighted Namibia’s extreme vulnerability to climate change, which he said continues to threaten agricultural output and water resources. “The impacts of climate change, including prolonged droughts and unpredictable rainfall, continue to threaten our agricultural production and water resources. Land degradation, overgrazing, ... The post Schlettwein raises concerns about the impact of climate change in the country appeared first on Informanté.

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16 hours ago Water central to Africa’s development and political stability, says Schlettwein

Staff Reporter Agriculture, Water, and Land Reform Minister Calle Schlettwein said that although water is central to Africa’s economic and social development, political stability, and peacebuilding efforts, African governments are not investing enough to guarantee a climate-resilient and water-secure future for the continent. He was speaking at the official launch ceremony of the Africa Water ... The post Water central to Africa’s development and political stability, says Schlettwein appeared first on Informanté.

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21 hours ago Namibia gears for COP29: Ministry hosts key meeting and secures N$1.78 million for national pavillion

The Ministry of Environment, Forestry, and Tourism (MEFT) hosted a meeting this week to prepare for the 29th Conference of the Parties (COP29) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), which will take place from 11 to 22 November, in Baku, Azerbaijan. The meeting brought together key government officials, private sector representatives, […]

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22 hours ago Cancer Association of Namibia urges support for #PinkFriday2024 to combat breast cancer

The Cancer Association of Namibia (CAN) is calling on all Namibians to join the fight against breast cancer by participating in #PinkFriday2024 on 25 October. Breast cancer, especially in advanced and metastatic stages, remains a significant health challenge in the country. As part of its ongoing efforts, CAN’s #PinkNamibia campaign, which runs throughout October, seeks […]

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