Namibia

2023 - 3 - 16

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Lanarkshire volunteers prepare for Namibian adventure (Scottish Daily Record)

Diamonds in the Community will be helping a school in the vast Namib desert as well as providing school equipment, period products and sports kits.

Head over to our page to give us a [like and share](http://facebook.com/lanarkshirelive). [Lanarkshire schools,](https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/in-your-area/lanarkshire/praise-lanarkshire-school-inspection-report-29325925) whose pupils are creating books of pictures and stories depicting Scottish life to be given to the JP Brand youngsters – who will in turn make a similar book showing life for Namibian children. “We’ve also been in regular contact with the head teacher at JP Brand school and there’s so much excitement building at their end as they just don’t get visitors and it’s going to be such a fantastic thing to be there in person and to take out all the equipment. [school](https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/in-your-area/lanarkshire/north-lanarkshire-school-bus-cuts-29362546) dormitory, with the aim of enabling more children to stay in education. “[The hostel] will enable more children to attend, hopefully with fewer dropouts, as the arduous journey which they have to make daily will be cut down to once a week; and the building of the dormitory will be carried out by local villagers and trades, giving a boost to their economy.” [Lanarkshire Live:](https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/all-about/lanarkshire) “We’ve previously been to Mongolia, which is the least-populated country in the world; Namibia is the second-least populated and David has been there lots of times. “Many children are forced to drop out of school at a young age, with only two per cent of Topnaar students lasting til the 12th grade; one of the biggest reasons is the distance many of the children have to walk to school. Staff and community members are fundraising for much-needed upgrades to the “dilapidated” 44-year-old building and to build a roof to finish a much-needed “There are 20 of us going, of all ages and backgrounds, including grandparents and a mum and daughter – the group is made up of trustees, board members and volunteers from a variety of our projects and we have a huge range of people.” [Mongolia](https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/local-news/airdrie-fan-face-fears-travel-19013431) in 2015 and 2019 where they built huts, provided medical supplies and played football in the desert. The group from Diamonds in the Community will be heading to the African nation later this month, where they will spend two weeks travelling across the 2000-kilometre Namib desert with their hosts from the Topnaar tribe and communities to support a range of local priorities. The long-awaited trip will see the Diamonds group raise funds for much-needed improvements to a school and deliver education supplies and letters from Lanarkshire pupils; donate period products and share their knowledge of running Monklands baby bank; and play walking football in the desert as well as handing over dozens of donated sports kits.

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Ahrens to head Anoca Athletes Commission - The Namibian (Namibian)

FORMER Namibian Olympian Gaby Ahrens received a high accolade when she was elected as chairperson of the Association of National Olympic Committees of ...

Thanks to the leadership of Anoca, the committed Anoca staff and our Algerian hosts and of course the support of Olympic Solidarity and the Athlete365 team. With this newly elected commission, I'm confident the voice of African athletes will be represented effectively at the highest level within Anoca and beyond.” “The Athletes Forum was an absolute success.

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Namibian stars eye Cape Town glory - The Namibian (Namibian)

SPORT minister Agnes Tjongarero expects more success for Namibia's athletes at the South African Sport Association for the Physically Disabled (SASAPD) ...

The object of the game is to throw a ball past the opponents and into their net to score points. All track and field athletes present here today are on the list for the World Athletics Championships in July in Paris, France. “All this has led to the placement of many of our athletes in excellent positions on the international rankings.

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Swakop's informal residents demand 'their land' - The Namibian (Namibian)

INFORMAL residents, mostly from the DRC informal settlement and other informal settlements at Swakopmund, petitioned the Swakopmund municipal council ...

We will engage you on each of the issues that were raised.” “Decent housing is a prerogative of any Namibian, and human dignity must be respected. We must just keep being tourist attractions as poor people that live in boxes,” Kasenda said while reading from the petition.

Namibia's foreign direct investment on the rise_china.org.cn (China.org.cn)

WINDHOEK, March 16 (Xinhua) -- Namibia's economy received a significant boost from foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows worth 13.2 billion Namibian ...

In response, the Bank of Namibia, the central bank, is currently coordinating the development of a new Financial Sector Transformation Strategy to achieve a higher degree of financial inclusion. These green shoots of economic recovery are undeniable and show that the country is moving towards a positive growth trajectory," he said. He underscored that financial exclusion remains a challenge in rural areas, the informal sector, and micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs).

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Russian Uranium Company Appeals Namibian Government Decision (Voice of America)

Government said last year that mining company owned by Rosatom had failed to prove its uranium extraction method would not pollute.

"No one knows what happens underground, and anything that you put into water that others drink or that we drink will have a detrimental effect on our health and the health of our children and generations to come.” “It is not anything against the company or investment," Schlettwein said. As the case is currently sub judice [under judicial consideration], Uranium One will refrain from further commenting in respect to pending litigation.”

Feature: Namibia green scheme irrigation projects boost food security (The Star Online)

WINDHOEK, March 16 (Xinhua) -- Elizabeth Nahambo Nakale from the Ouhwaala village in the Omusati region, Namibia, observed the propensity of dying crops due ...

She diverted from hairdressing to farming at the national green scheme project in 2020. Aina Imalwa, another ambitious small-scale farmer at Etunda, is aware of the importance of green scheme irrigation projects. Nakale has strived to chart a new path for agriculture by first obtaining a certificate in horticulture and agronomy from Mashare Agricultural Training Institute in 2017.

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After 3 Years Namibian Miners Fight Continues Against Chinese ... (Indybay)

Three years ago, the leadership of the Namibia Rossing mine workers union were fired by the new owner the state owned Chinese National Nuclear Corporation ...

The main need identified at that time was the training of artisans and technicians in engineering, mining, metallurgy, geology, survey, draughtsmanship and chemistry. In 1991, the Rössing Foundation opened an agricultural training centre at Okashana in northern Namibia, which offered courses in animal husbandry and crop cultivation. The miners were told that the labour relationship they had with former owner would continue but they discovered that CNUC had no intention of respecting their contract and labour rights. The witnesses did not testify to any wrongdoing on the part of the axed shopstewards. and threatens the sound relations that exist between workers and the company”. This was thrown out by the Labour Court on 8 June 2021 and the case rescheduled for arbitration. They also tried to bribe the union offices with cars, education in China and appointment to management positions. In China, the only legal unions are those affiliated to the All-China Federation of Trade Unions (ACFTU), an organ of the ruling Chinese Communist party. In September 2020, nine union leaders of the Namibian Rossing branch were fired by the state owned Chinese National Nuclear Corporation. The shopstewards informed their lawyers who exchanged letters with CNNC RUL’s lawyers that were then covered by the media. By August 2020, the matter came to a head. There will be a hearing on March 28th and actions will take place at the San Francisco Chinese Consulate and other consulates and embassies around the world in solidarity with the miners.

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Namibia's Gaby Ahrens elected Anoca Athletes Commission ... (NNN)

Former Namibian Olympian Gaby Ahrens received a high accolade when she was elected as chairperson of the Association of National Olympic Committees of ...

[Namibia](https://nnn.ng/tag/namibia/)n Olympian Gaby Ahrens received a high accolade when she was elected as chairperson of the Association of National Olympic Committees of Africa (Anoca) Athletes Commission in Algiers over the weekend. [](https://nnn.ng/hausa/#=english and hausa) [](https://nnn.ng/i/#=website link shortner) [](https://nnn.ng/#:~:text=ninja outreach blogger) [Sport](https://nnn.ng/tag/sport/) Minister expects more success for Namibian athletes at [SASAPD](https://nnn.ng/tag/sasapd/) Nationals As well as eyeing Olympic spots, Namibia’s powerlifting team will use the South African competition to prepare for the Africa Championships in June and Para Africa Games in September. [Fashion](https://nnn.ng/tag/fashion/) Meets Sound in Namibia’s creative collaboration Sport minister Agnes Tjongarero expects more success for Namibia’s athletes at the South African Sport Association for the Physically Disabled (SASAPD) National Championships in Cape Town.

New irrigation project transforms small-scale farming in Namibia's ... (NNN)

Elizabeth Nahambo Nakale from the Ouhwaala village in the Omusati region, Namibia, observed the propensity of dying crops due to drought in rural areas as ...

[Namibia](https://nnn.ng/tag/namibia/), observed the propensity of dying crops due to drought in rural areas as adverse climate shocks take a toll on crops. Moreover, it has given rise to her entrepreneurial journey. Nakale has strived to chart a new path for agriculture by first obtaining a certificate in horticulture and agronomy from Mashare Agricultural Training Institute in 2017.

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Court Hears Appeal Over Uranium Mining Permits in Namibia (NNN)

The government of Namibia, the world's second-biggest producer of the nuclear fuel, said last year that a mining company owned by Rosatom had failed to prove ...

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South Africa: Namibian Stars Eye Cape Town Glory (AllAfrica.com)

SPORT minister Agnes Tjongarero expects more success for Namibia's athletes at the South African Sport Association for the Physically Disabled (SASAPD) ...

Our cyclists proved the world wrong and here they are," Tjongarero said proudly. The object of the game is to throw a ball past the opponents and into their net to score points. All track and field athletes present here today are on the list for the World Athletics Championships in July in Paris, France.

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Forsys Provides Update for the Norasa Project, Namibia (GlobeNewswire)

TORONTO, March 17, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Forsys Metals Corp. (TSX: FSY) (FSE: F2T) (NSX: FSY) (“Forsys” or the “Company”) is pleased to provide an...

is a uranium focused development company with 100% ownership of the Norasa project that comprises the Valencia and Namibplaas uranium projects in Namibia, Africa, a politically stable and mining friendly jurisdiction. (“Valencia Uranium”) and comprises the Valencia Uranium Project (ML149) and the Namibplaas Uranium Project (EPL3638) in the Erongo region of Namibia. (TSX: FSY) (FSE: F2T) (NSX: FSY) (“Forsys” or the “Company”) is pleased to provide an update on strategic developments at the Company’s Norasa Uranium Project (“Norasa Project” or “Norasa”) located in Namibia, Africa. Mark Frewin, Forsys CEO said “We are pleased to appoint DRA to conduct these studies as they are highly qualified and have a strong understanding and experience with uranium mining. DRA are highly experienced in Namibian mining as well as uranium mining studies and resource projects in Southern Africa. Several aspects were identified by Ausenco and recommendations were made for technical optimisation and cost saving opportunities, compared to the original DFS.

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Namibia To Host 22nd COREVIP (Voice of Nigeria)

The Association of African Universities, AAU has announced Namibia as the host country for the 22nd Conference of Rectors, Vice Chancellors and Presidents ...

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