The Ministry of Health and Social Services hosted a Menstrual Health and Hygiene Day at Eenhana to create awareness of the importance of good menstrual health and management. The day was preceded by a street march by learners and was further marked with dances and songs, sending a strong message about the importance of menstrual […]
The Oshana Region has since January this year recorded 260 cases of Gender-Based Violence. Chief Inspector Kaarina Shiimi says 61 rapes were reported in the region, of which 25 victims are children. During the same period last year, the region recorded 258 GBV and 41 rape cases of which 20 were children. “Household cases opened […]
The founder of a clothing production and training institute in the Zambezi Region has emphasized the importance of more individuals considering enrolling in such courses to sustain themselves, particularly in light of the high unemployment rate in the country. Erestina Simubali explains that the academy was established to cater to individuals who face challenges in […]
The annual Nama Traditional Festival has accomplished with notable success the strengthening of the spirit, identity, and dignity of the Nama people, since its inception five years ago. Chairperson Goab Johannes Isaak shared these sentiments while delivering the keynote address at this year’s Nama Traditional Festival held at Keetmanshoop. The main objective of the festival […]
More than N$163 million was spent on upgrading the road network infrastructure that connects to the Etosha National Park. The upgrade was meant to enhance mobility and accessibility for visitors to the park, as well as provide a service road for effective park management. From 2018/2019 to 2023/2024, the Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism […]
The World Health Organisation (WHO) Country Representative Dr. Charles Sagoe-Moses says Namibia has made great strides in public health having eradicated and lessened the number of communicable diseases. “Thanks to the early and continuous partnership of WHO and other agencies, the United States Government and other partners, this country is one of the first high-burden countries […]
The Deputy Minister of Education, Arts, and Culture, Faustina Caley, has highlighted the shortage of teaching and learning resources, along with insufficient support, as crucial factors requiring immediate intervention in the Kavango East Region. Caley made these remarks during a consultative engagement meeting held in Rundu with the Education Sector Leadership and other relevant stakeholders. […]
Senior Citizens of the Moses ||Garoeb Constituency in Katutura were treated to a day filled with appreciation and pampering. It was a hive of activity at the Max Mutongolume Community Hall in Havana as the elderly witnessed a tree-planting demonstration. The event, made possible by the Omkhai Namibia Trust was all about appreciating the elderly […]
The Windhoek Rural Constituency handed over income-generating equipment to the value of N$225,000 to eight beneficiaries at Groot Aub. Among the beneficiaries were 26-year-old Deotaurus Rooi and his 25-year-old nephew Dennis Rooi who own a funeral undertaking – Isaria Funeral Services. The duo started their business about four years ago during the COVID-19 pandemic, as […]
Some members of the Uis community have boycotted the Dauredaman Festival demanding the removal of their traditional leader, Chief Zacharias Seibeb. The community handed over a petition to the chief.
