Minister of Information and Communication Technology (MICT), Stanley Simataa says the Namibian Broadcasting Corporation’s (NBC) financial problems are far from over. Simataa was responding to a question from PDM’s Jan van Wyk, who wanted to know when normal broadcasting, including coverage of Parliament, would resume. Today’s proceedings also concluded business for Namibia’s sixth Parliament.
So far the SADC region has not recorded any deaths or people who have recovered. South Africa stands at 150 cases, making it the most affected country in the region, followed by the Democratic Republic of Congo with 14 cases, Seychelles and Tanzania both have six confirmed cases of COVID 19. With the latest case, […]
Sixteen unclaimed bodies were finally buried at Rundu’s Sarusungu Cemetery. The bodies included five adults and eleven stillborn babies abandoned at the Rundu State Hospital.
The outbreak of COVID-19 is presenting the global tourism sector, which accounts for 10% of the world’s GDP, with major challenges. The World Travel and Tourism Council predicts job losses of about 50 million people in the travel and tourism industry. Namibia is not spared of the fallout from the virus.
The swearing-in ceremony of the seventh Parliament takes place tomorrow. MP’s have been advised to attend alone and not to bring any accompanying persons, be it spouses, relatives or friends. The swearing-in methods are also still being worked out to avoid close contact. Only media practitioners and security personnel will be allowed access to the […]
The eighth Parliamentary Standing Committees of the Sixth Parliament wrapped up their work, sharing their successes and challenges. The main function of the Parliamentary Standing Committees is to review government reports and appropriations, in order to ensure accountability, as well as serve as a link between parliament and the electorate, through holding of public hearings.
Efforts to remove toxic sulphuric acid sand fill at Grootfontien’s temporary dumpsite has resulted in a legal battle between the towns’ council and contractor that illegally dumped the waste. Council’s Strategic Executive for Properties and Community Services, Arnold Ameb confirmed this to NBC News.
Congratulatory messages have started pouring in for Namibia from world leaders, on the country’s 30th independence anniversary. United State’s President Donald Trump is among those who have sent a message of congratulations to President Geingob and the Namibian people, ahead of Saturday’s commemoration.
The Robert Mugabe Clinic in Windhoek has commenced with the first screening of possible COVID-19 suspected cases on Thursday. This follows the announcement by Health and Social Services Minister Dr Kalumbi Shangula on Monday that the clinic will be turned into a facility that will accommodate and isolate COVID-19 patients. The facility can accommodate up […]
Ministry of Health and Social Services (MoHSS) confirmed a third case of COVID-19. A 61-year-old German citizen, who arrived in Namibia on 13 March, remains in isolation and is in stable condition. The MoHSS said it is actively following up with all contacts of this person to ensure proper quarantine and monitoring for symptoms.
