Dr Bernhard Haufiku confirmed three more cases of COVID-19 in Namibia. Like the first eight cases, the latest three cases are also travel-related. An unsigned document circulated on social media revealed the information last night. However, when NBC News asked Health Minister Dr Kalumbi Shangula about its authenticity he said, “All pending results are negative. […]

Regulations and guidelines governing the lockdown have now officially been published in the Government Gazette.

The City of Windhoek Mayor Fransina Kahungu on the long queues in front of municipal offices on the first day of lockdown.

Governor of Otjozondjupa Otto Ipinge extended condolences to the bereaved families who lost their loved ones in accidents on Thursday evening. The office of the Governor has learned with profound dismay about the accidents, which occurred on the B1 road between Otjiwarongo and Okahandja, on 26 March. This tragic accidents resulted in untimely deaths of […]

At the roadblock north of Okahandja 14 vehicles did not make the deadline to get out of or into the Khomas Region before the lockdown. However, the Inspector General of the Namibian Police foresee a problem with truck drivers coming into the country, who have to be quarantined for 14 days. This will seriously compromise […]

//Kharas residents have called on the Government to include the region in the lockdown. Resident says the region is close to the border with South Africa and are at risk of being infected with the Coronavirus.

Namibia Wildlife Resorts (NWR) has closed down its Hobas Lodge in the //Karas Region, after a French tourist who stayed at the lodge tested positive for the Coronavirus.

A health facility to accommodate COVID-19 patients at Walvis Bay is expected to be constructed at a cost of N$6 million.

Payments of old-age grants, orphans and vulnerable children as well as the food bank parcel distribution schedule will not be disrupted during the 21-day lockdown for COVID-19. The Department of Gender Equality, Poverty Eradication and Social Welfare in the Presidency have instructed divisions responsible to effect these payments. However, Minister Doreen Sioka, says arrangements would […]

Windhoek residents are said to be complying with most of the lockdown regulations accept for social distancing while shopping.