The Ministry of Health and Social Services has announced five cases of H1NI (Swine flu) in Rehoboth. Dr Lilliane Kahuika, an epidemiologist at the ministry confirmed the cases. Namibia last experienced H1N1 in 2009. The ministry will release a detailed statement on Thursday. H1N1 influenza is a contagious and relatively mild acute respiratory disease caused […]
Windhoek – Excitement was running high among learners and teachers at the launch of the Michelle Mclean Primary School Mini- World Cup which took place at the Chairman Mao Zedong High School on Tuesday, June 26, 2018. The tournament which will place on Saturday, June 30, 2018 at the Ramblers Sports Ground , is expected […]
A family from Aranos in the Hardap Region has availed N$18 million, towards the construction of a service station, doctors’ consulting rooms, a pharmacy and a shopping center at the village. This is in response to government’s call for the private sector and individuals, to play an equal role in the country’s development.
African and Chinese media have been called to promote common development for both regional blocks. The call was made at the fourth Forum on China-Africa Media Cooperation currently underway in China. More than 40 African countries and close to 200 Chinese government representatives are attending the summit.
Swakopmund Constituency Development Committee (CDC) has abolished its equipment aid scheme budget for small business owners. The N$100 000 budget is being redirected towards the renovation of infrastructure at the Atlantic Junior Secondary School.
Young people are expected to present and showcase their latest innovations and expose them to the latest Information Technology at this year’s fifth ICT Summit.
The Southern African Customs Union (SACU) is concerned about the rise of protectionism and the looming trade war between the United States of America (USA) and its trading partners. SACU’s chairperson of Council of Ministers, Kenneth Matambo raised this possible threat to the union’s economic growth when he opened their meeting on Wednesday in Gaborone, […]
Government has threatened to blacklist local construction companies or consulting engineers who collude to inflate prices on public tenders. Deputy Minister of Works and Transport, Sankwasa James Sankwasa says they are aware of such companies and will soon carry out a comprehensive probe to determine the trends of overpricing across southern Africa. The probe which […]
Police recorded 13 stock theft cases from the Windhoek Rural Constituency since the start of this year but farmers believe it could higher. Farmer Nicolas Orlam says police intervention is long overdue, as stock theft suspects roam freely around Dordabis. He says the thieves mainly target cattle, but also steal goats and donkeys, and the […]
Prime Minister Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila has dismissed allegations that the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) covers up activities involving members of the executive. Kuugongelwa-Amadhila says the ACC is accountable to Parliament. Last week, PDM Member of Parliament tabled a motion questioning the credibility and the impartiality of the commission. In his motivation, Vipuakuje Muharukua had asked for the […]
