The development of Namibia is deeply rooted in the agricultural sector. 90% of land is suitable for livestock farming and a large proportion of the country’s rural population depends on this activity for food security. Speaking at the UNAM’s graduation ceremony, its Vice-Chancellor Professor Kenneth Matengu noted that it is important to take care of […]
The University of Namibia gave the country its first cohort of 16 dentists. The university held its graduation of health professionals in various disciplines and fields from the Faculty of Health Sciences. UNAM Vice Chancellor Professor Kenneth Matengu says dentists play a crucial role in society as healthcare providers who specialize in oral health. “They […]
The Minister of Environment, Forestry, and Tourism urged workers at national parks in Kunene and Erongo Regions, to maintain the newly renovated facilities at a cost of more than N$130 million. Pohamba Shifeta said this during the handing over of equipment and inauguration of the four national parks facilities at the Cape Cross Seal Reserve, […]
Namibia is among the top ten countries with high tuberculosis cases in the World. Health and Social Services Minister, Dr. Kalumbi Shangula calls on community members with TB symptoms to get tested and start receiving treatment without delay. Dr. Shangula was speaking at the commemoration of World TB Day in Tsumkwe under the theme Yes! […]
The Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board (NIPDB) is finalizing a Memorandum of Understanding with the Ghana Investment Promotion Centre. The two met on the sidelines of the 53rd General Assembly of the just-ended World Trade Centres Association in Accra, Ghana. The Ghana Investment Promotion Centre is the West African nation’s foremost investment attraction and […]
The recent cancellation of the N$650 million clinical supply tender of the Ministry of Health and Social Services has negatively impacted the supply of medicines, beds, and equipment in state hospitals and clinics. The Minister of Health and Social Service Dr. Kalumbi Shangula said this during a visit to health facilities in the Otjozondjupa Region […]
Finland’s President Sauli Niinistö met with Prime Minister Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila at State House this morning. Niinistö informed Kuugongelwa-Amadhila that Finland is ready to collaborate with Namibia in areas that can be mutually beneficial. “150 years is a long time, we have learned to know each other, and now that we are looking to the future, […]
Popular Ma|Gaisa producer Bonny Araeb (38) has been arrested on allegations of rape. Araeb appeared on Friday at the Swakopmund Magistrates Court. It is alleged that he raped two minors, aged 4 and 5, on several occasions during November and December of last year. The minors are said to be Araeb’s stepchildren. According to the […]
The Minister of Health and Social Services, Dr Kalumbi Shangula said COVID-19 cases are still manageable.
The principal of Diaz Primary School at Luderitz, Jacqueline Rukamba, is happy with the government’s school feeding programme, which covers 80% of all pre-primary and primary schools in the country. Speaking to nbc News at Luderitz, Jacqueline Rukamba says there has been an improvement in learners’ academic performance as a result of the daily meals […]
