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US backs UN bid to resolveLibya central bank dispute
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US backs UN bid to resolveLibya central bank dispute

The United States gave its backing yesterday to UN efforts to resolve differences between Libya’s rival administrations over the management of the central bank without cutting off vital oil income.  The US embassy said the move by the UN Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) “offers a path forward to resolve the crisis” sparked by the...

Namibia Dairies, Nafau finalise wage agreement
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Namibia Dairies, Nafau finalise wage agreement

Namibia Dairies, a subsidiary of the Ohlthaver & List (O&L) Group, announced the successful conclusion of wage negotiations with the Namibia Food and Allied Workers Union (Nafau). This agreement, covering 1 July 2024 to 30 June 2025, applies to all permanent employees within the bargaining unit.  Despite challenging economic and financial conditions, Namibia Dairies and...

Canada slaps 100% tariff on Chinese EVs
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Canada slaps 100% tariff on Chinese EVs

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Monday announced a 100% tariff on Chinese electric vehicle imports, matching US measures seeking to fend off a flood of state-subsidised Chinese cars into North America. Accusing China – one of the world’s largest exporters of electric vehicles (EVs) – of “not playing by the same rules as other...

Projects worth N$28 billion on the horizon…value of potential investments now at N$203 billion – NIPDB
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Projects worth N$28 billion on the horizon…value of potential investments now at N$203 billion – NIPDB

The Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board (NIPDB), says projects with a combined value of N$28 billion are now classified as capital deployed.  This means investors for the projects have started acquiring land and assets to bring these projects to fruition. This exciting news was shared by NIPDB’s communications manager Catherine Shipushu while responding to...

Opinion – What is woody biomass?
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Opinion – What is woody biomass?

Uncover the potential of woody biomass in helping to reach clean energy goals around the world. Namibia’s savanna ecosystem witnesses the expansion and densification of shrubs, a phenomenon globally known as woody plant encroachment. This is attributed to various factors, including overgrazing,  excluding larger mammals and browsers as well as wildfire suppression. Climate change is...

IUM hosts cultural festival
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IUM hosts cultural festival

The International University of Management’s annual cultural festival is underway, with IUM Mr and Miss IUM sharing their sheer excitement for the festivities ahead. Here, they are donned in their traditional attires.Photo: Iuze Mukube

Gochas on upward trajectory – Ipinge
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Gochas on upward trajectory – Ipinge

GOCHAS – Acting Gochas village council CEO Patricia Ipinge said despite the myriad challenges they face, the local authority is on the right developmental trajectory. She made these remarks during New Era’s recent visit to the village, situated 110 km east of Gibeon in the Hardap region. The publication sought to touch base with the...

Inferno leaves pensioner homeless
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Inferno leaves pensioner homeless

Zebaldt Ngaruka EPUKIRO – A devastating fire left a 75-year-old pensioner, Kuveri Antoinette Kamahene, homeless after it destroyed her house in Epukiro constituency’s Otjombundiro village last week. The pensioner was alone when the devastation occurred.  She told New Era that she was cooking outside the house, and went to collect spices inside her house when...