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The death toll from heavy rains and flooding in Kenya’s capital Nairobi and elsewhere has nearly doubled to 42, according to a government statement issued late on Sunday. Intense rains on Friday unleashed heavy and widespread flooding. The flooding caused some people to drown. It also washed away vehicles and disrupted traffic at the country’s largest airport.
Mozambican President Daniel Francisco Chapo attended the inauguration ceremony of a jetty bridge on Inhaca Island in Maputo Bay on Friday. The project was built by China Road and Bridge Corporation (CRBC) (a Chinese state-owned construction firm). Inhaca Island is located about 30 km from the capital, Maputo. The island has around 6,000 residents and is known for its tourism resources. Previously, shallow waters hindered access to the island.
The Capricorn Foundation is boosting education for 1,400 individuals in the Kunene Region of Namibia. This initiative targets students in the region as reported by the Namibia Economist. The foundation's efforts focus on enhancing educational opportunities in Kunene. The scale of the program reaches 1,400 beneficiaries directly. Coverage appears in the Namibia Economist under the title highlighting the boost to education.
Haimbala has returned to the Miss Namibia pageant. She is now eyeing a spot at Miss Universe. The announcement comes from The Namibian. Haimbala previously participated in Miss Namibia. Her return positions her as a contender for the national title. Success would qualify her for Miss Universe.
The government of Namibia has received critical equipment aimed at combating illegal timber trafficking. This development was reported by the Namibia Economist. The equipment is intended to strengthen efforts against the illegal trade in timber. The receipt of this equipment marks a step forward in addressing timber trafficking within the country. The story highlights the government's proactive measures in this area. Details on the specific type of equipment or donors were not specified in the report.
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