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US avails US$20bn to boost chip production
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US avails US$20bn to boost chip production

The White House unveiled almost US$20 billion in new grants and loans on Wednesday to support Intel’s US chip-making facilities, marking the Biden administration’s largest funding announcement yet as it tackles China’s dominance of the crucial technology. 

New mechanism promotes decent work in fishing
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New mechanism promotes decent work in fishing

A National Coordination Mechanism (NCM) on decent work in the Namibian fisheries sector was launched last week by the labour, industrial relations and employment creation ministry in collaboration with the International Labour Organisation (ILO).

SADC bets on diplomacy for peace
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SADC bets on diplomacy for peace

WHILE the Southern African Development Community grapples with security challenges, especially in the DRC and Mozambique, the region will continue to pursue diplomatic solutions to bring lasting peace to those countries.

ECN rejects UPM-NEFC marriage proposal
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ECN rejects UPM-NEFC marriage proposal

THE Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) has rejected the United People’s Movement and National Empowerment Fighting Corruption’s application to contest the upcoming Presidential and National Assembly elections as an alliance, under an umbrella called Alliance Christian Democratic Organisation (ACDO).