Between 2018 and 2021, the death toll rose from 18939 to 24117. The majority of these fatalities affected males, infants, and the elderly. This is contained in the second series of mortality and causes of death reports launched by the Namibia Statistics Agency today. The recorded deaths are attributed to hypertensive diseases in 2020 with […]
The Namibian Association of Medical Aid Funds has expressed concern over medical aid funds spending more money on claims in comparison to the contributions collected over the last six months. Its Chief Executive Officer says this is despite the argument that the value of the assets that the medical aid funds hold in reserve was […]
Acting High Court Judge Moses Chinhengo has dismissed an application by Fishrot accused Sacky Shanghala and his co-accused to postpone their case for up to eight months. Judge Chinhengo did not entertain Shanghala’s application, ordering the former Justice Minister and his co-accused to enter a plea. Chinhengo’s ruling paved the way for the state to […]
There is a serious need to shorten time lags between the years of producing data. This was highlighted in the second series of mortality and causes of death reports launched by the Namibia Statistics Agency today. A lack of data is said to fuel policy blindness and affect national programmes. Deputy Statistician-General at the Namibia […]
The Independent Midwives Association of Namibia, in collaboration with the University of Namibia, are hosting a midwifery leadership workshop. The workshop aims to foster knowledge exchange, professional development, global cooperation, and excellence in midwifery practices. The event saw active participation from institutions such as Cardiff University and the World Health Organisation, marking a collaborative effort […]
A Brazilian delegation headed by Ambassador Carlos Duarte, Secretary for Africa and the Middle East in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, has concluded an official visit to Namibia. The visit is part of President Luiz Lula da Silva’s initiative to re-engage Africa as a priority in Brazilian foreign policy. The primary objective of the visit […]
The Erongo Police, from January to October 2023, recorded 525 GBV-related cases. Erongo Governor Neville Andre revealed this on the occasion of the World Aids Day commemoration and the launch of the 16 days of activism against gender-based violence. Of the 525 cases reported, 68 were rape cases, and 133 of them have been withdrawn. […]
The Orange River Irrigation Project along the Orange River at Aussenkehr expects improved summer agricultural production this year, despite its financial woes. Paulus Mungoba, acting project manager, said this in an interview with nbc News. The Orange River Irrigation Project (ORIP) farm, owned by the government, is growing a variety of vegetables, including pumpkins, butternuts, […]
Members of Parliament in the National Council are concerned over youth not being given equal opportunity in decision-making in the political affairs of the country. They raised this when contributing to the report tabled by Swapo Party MP Emma Muteka, who attended the forum of young parliamentarians held in Luanda, Angola, during the 147th Inter-Parliamentary […]
The Mayuni Secondary School learners in the Zambezi Region received more than 110 bicycles worth N$500,000 over the weekend. The bicycles were handed over to learners by African Monarch Lodges, operating in the Mayuni and Mashi conservancies. The bicycles were distributed to learners living in outlying areas of the school, including those with an interest […]
