Health Minister, Kalumbi Shangula announced that targeted mass testing exercise will be rolled out next week. The exercise to target about 200 000, will include people from different sectors and those who present themselves to health facilities with respiratory illnesses, throughout Namibia.

Lack of information on COVID-19 has resulted in inmates at the Swakopmund Correctional facility complaining about a decision to suspend visits from family and friends.

Residents of Hardap Region also started receiving their Emergency Income Grants (EIG). EIG beneficiaries from Mariental and surrounding areas flocked to the ATMs in Mariental as early as 07h00 to withdraw their N$750.

Two more people have tested negative for COVID-19, bringing the total number of those recovered to six. This was announced by the Minister of Health and Social Services, Dr Kalumbi Shangula. Namibia now has 10 active COVID-19 cases.

The Namibian Police, in cooperation with the Windhoek City Police, erected checkpoints at the Independence Avenue and Clemence Kapuuo intersection in Katutura. This is to stop the movement of people who are not holders of essential permits. Only those going to grocery stores or travelling for medical reasons are allowed to pass. Other roadblocks and […]