Day: November 25, 2021

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One step closer to interoperability: Applying SNOMED CT’s engine to the International Patient Summary

In 2022, SNOMED International will extend the core of SNOMED CT’s structured clinical terminology to deliver an open, standalone sub-ontology to support the scope of content within the International Patient Summary (IPS) under a Creative Commons license. London, United Kingdom, Nov. 25, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — At SNOMED International’s recent October Business Meetings held in […]

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First International Diamond Conference starts today

Luanda – The “Angola International Diamond Conference” (AIDC), which aims to publicize the quality of Angola’s diamonds and attract more private investment to the market for this mineral in the country, begins today (Thursday) at the Diamond Development Hub of Saurimo (Lunda Sul). Under the motto “Angola: Destination for Sustainable Investment in the Diamond Industry”, this first International Diamond Conference

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Southern farmers should consider agriculture and aquaculture: Frederick

||Kharas Governor, Aletha Frederick has urged farmers in the region to consider integrated farming which involve agriculture and aquaculture. Frederick who made these remarks as she officially launched the Neckartal Dam fisheries aquaculture research project at the dam on Wednesday, said: “I strongly encourage entrepreneurs and farmers wishing to establish agribusinesses to consider integrated farming activities, which involves agriculture and

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August 26 donates PPE of N.dollars 2.9 million to health ministry

August 26 Holding Company on Wednesday donated personal protective equipment (PPE) worth N.dollars 2.9 million to the Ministry of Health and Social Services to assist in the fight against COVID-19. The donated equipment included medical gloves, masks and medical cover rolls. Handing over the donation, Chief Executive Officer Ndajoina Shalumbu said the COVID-19 pandemic has led to a dramatic loss

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Fisheries research project launched at Neckartal

The Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Resources in collaboration with the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) on Wednesday launched a Fisheries and Aquaculture Research Project at the Neckartal Dam in the ||Kharas Region. In a speech read on her behalf, FAO Representative to Namibia, Farayi Zimudzi said in January this year the fisheries ministry requested FAO to provide

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Nujoma launches Terrace Bay clean-up campaign

Founding President Sam Nujoma on Wednesday launched an area crusade to mobilise the residents and businesses of Terrace Bay towards a common goal of cleaning up the town and its surroundings. “I find this cleaning campaign to fit well with the ongoing national and international efforts to manage the environmental sustainability and the efforts of the current generation and for

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UNFPA calls for more ways to protect females against digital violence

United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) Executive Director, Natalia Kanem has said on a daily basis more people, services and activities are moving online and this increases the risk of digital violence happening to more women and girls. Kanem in her speech shared with the media on the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women on Thursday, said: “We

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Elephant kills 71-year-old man in Zambezi

A 71-year-old man from Omega-3 village of the Bwabwata National Park in Zambezi Region died after he was attacked and killed by an elephant on Wednesday. A media release issued on Thursday by the Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism said the incident occurred at about 09h30, while the deceased, identified as Matala Mafuta, was on his way to his

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Gender equality minister launches 16 days of activism campaign against GBV

Minister of Gender Equality, Poverty Eradication and Social Welfare, Doreen Sioka, on Thursday launched the 16 days of activism against gender-based violence (GBV), aimed at increasing awareness on the acts and incidences of GBV. The launch took place in Windhoek under the theme “Orange the World: End Violence Against Women Now! The minister said that the colour orange symbolises a

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COVID-19: Namibia records seven new cases, one death

Minister of Health and Social Services, Dr Kalumbi Shangula, announced that Namibia on Wednesday recorded seven new Coronavirus (COVID-19) cases and one death, bringing the total deaths in the country to 3 572. In an update issued on Thursday, Shangula said the new cases are part of 1 288 tested samples, representing a 0.5 per cent positivity ratio and had

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Chu-Vee promotions to host last sports tournament for the year

Chuu-Vee promotions, under the stewardship of Veneruru Mieze and Tjiuromo Hange, will hold its last netball and football tournament for the year, this coming weekend at the Legare Stadium in Gobabis, Omaheke region. Chu-Vee promotions, according to Hange, has hosted more than 10 successful similar events, including music shows amongst others. Hange told Nampa on Thursday that the tournament, dubbed

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Nekundi launches festive season road safety campaign at Keetmanshoop

The Deputy Minister of Works and Transport, Veikko Nekundi on Thursday launched the 2021-2022 festive season road safety campaign at Keetmanshoop. In his remarks, Nekundi said festive campaign initiatives are pre-crash activities and if coordinated well, are able to bring about sustainable outcomes. “It is imperative that we forthwith embrace opportunities presented by technologies to fight this cancer of reckless

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Urban and rural minister mum on Rental Control Bill

In the absence of the implementation of the Rent Control Bill, Namibians continue to experience exorbitant rental prices, as the responsible Ministry of Urban and Rural development remains mum on it. If enacted into law, the Bill will allow for the implementation of the Rent Control Board measures which were established in accordance with section 2 (2) and 3 (1)

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Access to Biological and Genetic Resources Act launched

The Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism on Thursday launched the implementation of the Access to Biological and Genetic Resources and Associated Traditional Knowledge Act of 2017. The regulation gazetted on 01 November 2021, will ensure domestic value addition, research and development of biological and genetic resources the country is endowed with, as well as protect the rights of local

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NANSO to host annual marathon race on Saturday

The Namibia National Students Organisation (NANSO) will host its inaugural annual marathon race on 27 November 2021 in Windhoek under the theme ‘Running towards youth empowerment and socio-economic development.’ NANSO secretary for sports, Phillipus Hamuyela, told Nampa on Thursday that the marathon will be held on the Dan Viljoen Dam Road with 21 kilometres (half marathon), 15 kilometres and 5

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