The Ministry of Agriculture has announced the suspension of Bovine Tuberculosis testing for cattle destined to be exported to the South African market. This decision follows successful negotiations between the ministry and its South African counterpart, and farmers are requested to contact the nearest state veterinary office for more information. In June, South Africa announced […]

Young women in East and southern Africa and who are between 14 and 24 years old, are at the highest risk of contracting HIV. Tharcisse Barihuta, UNAIDS Country Representative to Namibia, told the national HIV/AIDS conference in Swakopmund on Monday that about 7 500 young women get infected every week. He says research suggests that […]

Shortly after signing the book of condolences, former Namibian heads of state Sam Nujoma and Hifikepunye Pohamba left for Cuba on Monday to attend the memorial service of former Cuban President Fidel Castro. They departed from the Hosea Kutako International Airport. Castro died on Friday at the age of 90 and a memorial service will […]

Negotiations on genocide reparations with German are progressing well. This was confirmed by Gemany’s Special Envoy Ruprecht Polenz.

A number of Namibians also signed the book of condolences at the Cuban Embassy. The late Castro will be remembered, especially the significant role he played during the struggle for Namibia’s independence.

Four new high school subjects have been introduced by the Ministry of Education, Arts and Culture. From 2021, Grade 12s will be able to take Agriculture Science, Chemistry, Physics and Entrepreneurship as subjects under the Namibia Senior Secondary Certificate Higher course. The new subjects introduced are part of the revised curriculum for high schools, just […]

The newly elected president of Athletics Namibia, Erwin Naimhwaka, says his federation is willing to work with all stakeholders, but will not tolerate interference in to their day-to-day running of affairs. Naimhwaka was elected into the hot seat during an elective congress held on Saturday, taking over from Alna Similo . He will lead the […]

The All People’s Party -APP Youth League’s second National Congress ended at Oshakati on Sunday. The three-day congress brought together young people from all 14-regions.

The People’s Republic of China continues to join efforts with Namibia to improve the welfare of the country’s vulnerable citizens. The Chinese Embassy donated 254 000 Namibia Dollars to the Organisation for the Empowerment of Widows/Widowers and Orphans of HIV and AIDS, OEWONA.

Twenty-eight families have received houses under Government’s Build Together Programmes at Henties Bay. It was a moment of relief and pride for 28 new home owners at Henties Bay.