Day: June 17, 2023

The first certified beer museum in Bulgaria, The World of Zagorka, opens its doors in Stara Zagora on June 17, during the first eco-art On Green festival, On the Street Creative Collective said on Friday. The museum is located in the Zagorka Brewery and displays a rich collection of exhibits, certified by the Culture Ministry. A rich collection of over 130 unique exhibits can be viewed during the visit: bottles, labels, glasses, coasters, kegs, bottle openers, promotional materials, books, photos, archival documents and photographs, medals, badges of former employees. The most interesting object is a beer bottle from 1902, more than 15 types of different glasses used over the years, personal belongings, archival photos and documents of one of the founders of the brewery, as well as a preserved full keg of the first Bulgarian non-alcoholic beer Zagorka Vita, intended for export to Arab countries. After learning about the history and stages of beer production, visitors have the opportunity to taste unfiltered live beer. Alongside the tasting, visitors can immerse themselves in the Zagorka's world while watching a film presenting the history and development of the company over the years.

Source: Ghana News Agency

Tunisia seeks stronger ties with Japan, Prime Minister Najla Bouden said as she met Friday with Japanese State Minister for Foreign Affairs YAMADA Kenji. This is possible through the implementation of priority projects, she further said. It is also highly important to increase investments, particularly as Tunisia is gearing up for an international investment conference next September, she was cited as saying in a Prime Ministry press release. The Premier laid emphasis on the importance of further promoting relations, especially in the runup to the visit of Japanese PM at the invitation of President Kais Saied. YAMADA Kenji praised Tunisia for the successful conduct of the 8th Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD 8) in 2022 as well as the recommendations of the joint commission.

Source: Agence Tunis Afrique Presse

Women in Namibia make up a huge percentage of the agricultural labour force, hold a vital stake in the health of the land, and are the major actors in the country's efforts to combat desertification and reverse land degradation.

This was said by President Geingob on the occasion of the Commemoration of the World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought, under the theme 'Her Land. Her Rights.'

This year’s theme is gender-focused and recognises the rights of women to land and their significance in achieving the interconnected global goals of gender equality and land degradation neutrality by 2030.

Geingob in a media statement availed here Saturday stated that the climate change emergency has accelerated desertification and droughts, which have profound impacts on nations' agricultural output, risking food production and pushing many families into poverty.

“Regrettably, Namibia is anticipating drought in the current year due to poor rainfall in the previous rainy season and floods in some northern parts of the country. To deal with the adverse effects of droughts, the Government has redirected resources to mitigate the impacts of drought in affected communities,” he said.

At the level of policy, Namibia has made progress in combating desertification and drought through the implementation of the National Drought Policy and Strategy, monitored by the National Drought Task Force, which benefited immensely from the input of various organisations, including Offices, Ministries and Agencies (OMAs), he said.

Government, he highlighted is in the final phase of the implementation of the Third National Action Programme to Combat Desertification, Land Degradation, and Drought (2014–2024).

The programme demonstrates the government’s efforts in the fight against desertification, land degradation, and drought, and it underscores the commitment to integrating sustainable land management into national development priorities.

“As a nation, we collectively need to build resilience to drought by developing drought-resistant crops and livestock and by storing water for future use. We need to improve the way we manage our land. This includes promoting practices such as planting trees, reducing deforestation, and conserving water,” he said.

The World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought is observed on June 17 each year to promote public awareness of international efforts to combat desertification.

The day offers a chance to recognise that land degradation neutrality (LDN) is achievable through problem-solving, strong community involvement, and cooperation at all levels.

Source: The Namibia Press Agency

Denmark's Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen and the Prime Minister of the Netherlands, Mark Rutte are expected in Namibia this coming week, amongst others to discuss green hydrogen and energy transition at a forum scheduled for Monday.

NIPDB in a media statement on Friday said their visit will coincide with the forum which will feature speakers that include President Hage Geingob.

The forum will provide a platform for back-to-back meetings and exchanges between Namibian companies and their Dutch and Danish counterparts in the green hydrogen sector, enriching shared interests, insights and strategies.

“This forum will also provide a significant opportunity for local investors to engage with international players, further reinforcing the essence of multilateral cooperation and global developments,” the statement read.

The statement said the event will underpin Namibia's vision of becoming the sustainable energy capital of Africa.

Source: The Namibia Press Agency

Women in Namibia make up a huge percentage of the agricultural labour force, hold a vital stake in the health of the land, and are the major actors in the country's efforts to combat desertification and reverse land degradation.

This was said by President Geingob on the occasion of the Commemoration of the World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought, under the theme 'Her Land. Her Rights.'

This year’s theme is gender-focused and recognises the rights of women to land and their significance in achieving the interconnected global goals of gender equality and land degradation neutrality by 2030.

Geingob in a media statement availed here today stated that the climate change emergency has accelerated desertification and droughts, which have profound impacts on nations' agricultural output, risking food production and pushing many families into poverty.

“Regrettably, Namibia is anticipating drought in the current year due to poor rainfall in the previous rainy season and floods in some northern parts of the country. To deal with the adverse effects of droughts, the Government has redirected resources to mitigate the impacts of drought in affected communities,” he said.

Source: The Namibia Press Agency