Nickey Iyambo accorded national hero status

President Hage Geingob has declared the late former Vice-President Nickey Iyambo a national hero. The President further directed that a period of national mourning be observed from 29 May to 1 June. During this period, all flags are expected to be flown at half mast. The first memorial service will be held at Oniimwandi village […]

PEPFAR to increase HIV funding in Namibia

The United States President’s Emergency Plan For AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) has announced that it will increase its funding for HIV programmes of over N$1,1 billion for the year 2020. US Ambassador to Namibia Lisa Johnson said since the inception of PEPFAR, the US government invested nearly N$17 billion in HIV programmes in Namibia.

Otjinene residents warned on dangers of fire

A fire officer in the Otjinene Village Council, Erastus Ndjavera is calling on residents to be more cautious when making a fire during winter. Speaking to NAMPA on Thursday, Ndjavera said people are now making fires in their yards and taking it inside their bedrooms to help avert the cold. The fire officer noted that […]