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Women in mining take centre stage

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• By Renthia Kaimbi

The Women in Mining Association of Namibia (WiMAN) has unveiled its flagship mentorship and coaching programme, designed to accelerate the advancement of women into leadership roles across the country's mining industry. 
The programme establishes a dedicated platform to connect early-career women with experienced mentors and coaches to build essential skills, networks and leadership pathways. It will utilise the Consolidated Copper Corp’s (CCC) online platform during its initial three years.

“Devil’s claw saved us”, asserts San orphan

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• By Staff Reporter

Ndara Joseph Ndemuyimba, a 29-year-old man, from the !Nxu marginalised community of Tsumkwe West constituency lost his parents when he was young  and as a result had to survive by harvesting  and selling the devil's claw plant.
Devil’s claws is peculiar to southern Africa, specifically Namibia and found in the wild. It is believed to heal anti-inflammatory and analgesic ailments.

Haufiku advises stronger lower-tier facilities

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• By Stefanus Nashama

Former health minister, Dr. Benhard Haufiku, has called for the strengthening of Namibia’s health system at regional and district levels, describing it as the only sustainable solution to chronic overcrowding at health facilities in Windhoek. 
His remarks follows the recent launch of a decongestion strategy by incumbent health, Dr. Esperance Luvindao, through which the ministry will collaborate with medical officers from the private sector to provide pro bono health services at Katutura Health Centre (KHC) during peak hours.