The number of people diagnosed with diabetes has almost doubled, from over 6,000 last year to 10,802 this year. However, these cases were only recorded at eight health facilities in the |Khomas Region, and the figures could be higher. The figures were presented at the commemoration of World Diabetes Day in Windhoek. The Ministry of […]
The upgrading of the N$30 million Nkurenkuru-Nepara road in the Kavango West Region has officially started. The Nkurenkuru-Nepara road, which is currently gravel and serves a number of villages on the northwestern side of Nkurenkuru, will be upgraded to a low-volume seal standard, of which phase one is expected to be completed within a period […]
Members of Parliament have commended the Ministry of Finance and Public Enterprises’ efforts to curb excessive spending and for recognising the economic strain experienced by all Namibians. MPs were contributing to the Appropriation Amendment Bill. While commending the Finance Minister for allocating a substantial N$643 million towards the drought relief programme, National Unity Democratic Organisation […]
Cable theft has caused Telecom Namibia service interruptions since last night, which affected internet and voice services. The affected areas were Hochland Park, Khomasdal, the Western Business Area in Katima Mulilo, and Veddersdal in Okahandja. So far, services have been restored in Hochland Park, with other places still without services. The Public Relations Officer at […]
The Office of the Mining Commissioner has been requested to provide all Exclusive Prospecting Licences (EPLs) issued for lithium exploration in the Dâures constituency. The Director of Mines in the Mines and Energy Ministry, Isabella Chirchir, and her team appeared before the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Natural Resources after allegations of illegal mining undertaken by […]
The social arm of the Spanish football giants, Real Madrid, could soon establish a school in Namibia. The Real Madrid Foundation has carried out several programmes with different schools, using sport as a tool both for education and social integration. Spain’s Ambassador to Namibia, Alberto de la Calle, briefed President Hage Geingob on these and […]
Portugal’s outgoing Ambassador to Namibia wants the two countries to consider joint value addition to fisheries and agricultural produce. Luis Gaspar da Silva says this is due to the similarity of challenges faced by Namibia and Portugal in these particular economic sectors. Da Silva, who heads into retirement, bid farewell to President Hage Geingob at […]
A two-day workshop is underway in Gobabis to review the needs and constraints of indigenous, emerging charcoal producers in Namibia. The workshop is hosted in collaboration with the Ministry of Industrialization and Trade (MIT) and will also aim to develop a common understanding of industry operations and identify market access. A business support and value […]
Authorities in the Zambezi Region are cautioning residents to refrain from harbouring individuals involved in criminal activities that hinder service delivery. This follows the discovery of items including copper wires, taps, valves, sewer motors, generators, and electrical and copper cables at a scrap yard at the Old Musika location in Katima Mulilo. According to the […]
The United Democratic Front’s (UDF) incumbent President, Apius !Auchab, is seeking re-election ahead of the upcoming Congress. This he revealed during his presidential manifesto launch held at Usakos. Hundreds of people from all walks of life painted the streets of Usakos with green, blue, and white colours, holding posters and expressing themselves through music and […]
