Namibia’s Health and Social Services Minister has challenged UN member states to urgently confront the concurrent challenges posed by TB and COVID-19. Dr. Kalumbi Shangula says the strategy must be holistic, considering both medical and health dimensions as well as the intricately interwoven dynamics of socio-economic welfare. This, he says, should be done bearing in […]
The Secretary of the National Assembly, Lydia Kandetu, has assured the Namibian National Association of the Deaf (NNAD) that their demands for the recognition of sign language will receive the necessary attention. Kandetu said this while receiving the petition from the association in Windhoek on Thursday. The association held a demonstration from the Regional Police […]
The Namibia Fish Consumption Promotion Trust (NFCPT) is gearing up for the 11th annual Fish Consumption Day, to be held in Katima Mulilo in the Zambezi Region. The NFCPT commenced their promotional campaign with a road show, which will, for the first time, cover all six constituencies of the region between September 20 and 29. […]
Renowned ophthalmologist Dr. Helena Ndume, along with a dedicated team of medical professionals, has concluded this year’s free eye clinic at Oshakati Intermediate Hospital with a focus on removing cataracts and restoring vision to patients. This initiative has brought new hope and transformed the lives of 2,410 patients, comprised mainly of the elderly, in the […]
The Gobabis Show Society believes that committed stakeholder involvement and continued dedication by the organising committee contributed to the Gobabis Show celebrating its Diamond Jubilee. The Chairperson of the Gobabis Show Society, Danie Opperman, emphasised that the long existence of the Gobabis Show is a testament to the resilience of the backbone of the Omaheke […]
The Education Inspector in the Omaheke Region, Eliakim Kavari, says the region’s poor examination results and poor performance in national rankings are serious concerns. The new curriculum also came with its own challenges, particularly in terms of the amount of work given to learners versus the time frame and career guidance, among others. Kavari shared […]
Namibia has added its voice to the countries calling for the immediate suspension of the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) surcharges for developing countries during the 8th Ministerial meeting of the Like-Minded Group of Middle Income Countries at the UN General Assembly on Friday. Surcharges are additional interest payments the IMF imposes on heavily indebted borrowing […]
Kavango East Governor Bonifatius Wakudumo has called on the Dr. Alpo Mbamba Secondary School choir to take their new role as Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) Ambassadors seriously. The school choir, which recently won the Anti-Corruption song competition at Swakopmund, visited the governor’s office to show off their trophy and N$25,000 cash prize. “I don’t know what to […]
Namibia Revenue Agency (NamRa) Commissioner Sam Shivute says it is important for employees to invest in their retirement funds, as many only start building their houses or buying cars after retirement. This, he says, constrains one’s finances while in retirement, which makes it hard for them to maintain their livelihood after retirement. Shivute was […]
The full implementation of the Single African Air Transport Market (SAATM) initiative remains crucial for the sustainable development of air transport and connectivity around the African continent. SAATM was initiated by the African Union in 2015 to expedite the full implementation of the Yamoussoukro Declaration adopted in 1988. The Single African Air Transport Market seeks […]
