The Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia (CRAN) has described as outrageous the circulation of baseless information on social media, which link the spread of COVID-19 to the deployment of fifth generation wireless communications technology.
Local tourism service providers are on the verge of closing down due to COVID-19 preventative measures. Hotels and guest-house owners have started to lay off workers as a result of low turnover, owed to the absence of visitors.
The Ministry of Finance is urging applicants to the COVID-19 Emergency Income Grant (EIG) to remain calm and patient as its SMS line is experiencing congestion. There have been complaints from some quarters of society – that their applications are not being replied to. The ministry’s spokesperson Tonateni Shidhudhu says the system is currently experiencing […]
The possibility of introducing E-learning in schools has some parents worried, as many poor parents do not have access to electricity, or the resources required to access online or e-learning systems.
For the first time since the arrival of Christianity in Namibia, the Easter religious ceremonies were not observed in groups, as worshippers were confined to their homes and churches continue to be on lockdown due to COVID-19 pandemic.
Namibian truck drivers who are on quarantine at their work stations in Windhoek’s Breakwater area are not satisfied with the places they are being kept, saying the places are too small and overcrowded. They also express concern as they are not sure who might be infected as they often traverse several countries. The truck drivers […]
Manny Kandjii, a Social Worker from the Ministry of Health and Social Services (MoSS) says psychosocial support is important in addressing dimensions of a person’s life. It is therefore relevant, in fighting the COVID-19 pandemic, to ensure the nation has an understanding of the impact of the virus on people’s lifestyles. Dr Rachel Freeman from […]
Updating the nation at the COVID-19 Communication Centre this morning, Deputy Minister of Health and Social Services (MoHSS), Utjiua Muinjangue said no new positive cases have been reported. Namibia still has 16 cases with three having recovered and 13 still active. However, Muinjangue mentioned that case number 10 completed the 14 day isolation period and […]
A senior civil servant, working for Parliament, was arrested for allegedly driving under the influence of alcohol in the early hours of Saturday. His name can not be revealed as he has not yet appeared in court. The 54-year-old was taken to the Wanaheda police station. The man, according to an officer on duty, was […]
