Deputy Minister of Health and Social Services Dr Utjiua Muinjangue announced that Namibia has 311 new positive cases and four more deaths.

Agriculture remains one of the biggest employers in Namibia, employing 30% and regarded as the backbone of the economy. This was said by UNAM’s Assistant Director of Academic Affairs and Research Benisius Thomas at Ogongo campus in the Omusati Region in an interview with NBC News.

The Anti-Corruption Commission is still waiting for a decision from the office of the Prosecutor General (PG) on whether or not to prosecute those involved in the tender irregularities to upgrade the Hosea Kutako International Airport (HKIA). This despite Government winning the legal appeal to have the award of the tender to a Chinese company, […]

The Namibia National Labour Organisation (NANLO) and its affiliates have joined in the widespread criticism that has followed the Government’s decision to auction off fishing quotas to the highest bidder. The Government, however, explained that proceeds from the auctioning of fishing quotas will go towards COVID-19 mitigation efforts.

The Erongo security cluster’s Head of Operations is cautioning residents wishing to travel outside of restricted local authority areas in the region, to first get tested for COVID-19. Deputy Commissioner Tobias Gerber, speaking at the regional Governor’s weekly COVID-19 update, stressed that only individuals with negative results would be allowed to travel beyond those points.

The Swakopmund Municipality has offered its bungalows to be used for isolation and quarantine purposes, though cases are slowly decreasing at the coastal towns.

Health Ministry’s Executive Director Ben Nangombe has denied favouritism in awarding of tenders to foreign companies. He says the Government’s position is to prevent cost-inflations while making sure that products are delivered without delays. He also clarified the N$100 million tender given to South Africa’s Supra Health.

Local entrepreneurs have accused the Ministry of Health and Social Services of sidelining them in the fight against COVID-19.

Keetmanshoop Urban Constituency Councillor Maxie Minnaar was buried today. President Hage Geingob in a speech read on his behalf by Karas Governor, Aletha Frederick, described the late Minnaar as a humble and committed citizen who dedicated her energy to seeing the needs of the poor and destitute addressed.

The Minister of Environment, Forestry and Tourism, Pohamba Shifeta is calling on the public and all stakeholders to collectively take responsibility for managing veld fires during this season, stressing that this duty does not rest with the Government only.