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Urban development in Namibia stands at a critical juncture, with the nation striving to balance economic progress with social equity and environmental sustainability. At the heart of this dynamic lies the indispensable role of civil societies, whose influence and actions, exemplified by organizations like the Shack Dwellers Federation of Namibia, the Namibia Housing Action Group, and the GIZ Inclusive and Sustainable Urban Development Program, play a pivotal role in shaping the trajectory of urban growth and governance. The Urban Landscape Namibia's urban landscape is marked by a mix of challenges and opportunities. Rapid urbanization, driven by rural-to-urban migration and natural…

Equality, Liberty, Peace, Prosperity, Security, Justice, Stability, Reconciliation, Food, Shelter, Clothing, Employment, Democracy, Rule of Law, Separation of Powers, Deregulation, Community Development, Land Reform, Sustainable Growth, Early Child Development , One Namibia, One Nation, Unity In Diversity, Free Education. Many Namibians surely must have heard the above barrage of phrases, in fact nothing more than political jargons and empty promises which has been contained year after year in the political manifestos of many political parties and formations in Namibia since with the first ever free general elections in Namibia in 1989. With all of them year after year resurfacing, having…

Nichlas Mbingeneeko The previous article focused on caring for lambs or goat kids as they are growing. This article focuses on animal health and the most common small stock diseases. In a nutshell, animal health relates to the absence of disease or the normal functioning of an organism and normal behavior of an animal. Animal health is a subset of animal welfare. Animal health also relates, inter alia, to the interplay between animal welfare and environmental protection. Animal health is thus a key component of animal welfare. It is imperative for the farmer to attend to animal health strategically so…