The Executive Director in the Ministry of Health and Social Services, Ben Nangombe, says mechanisms are in place to detect and maintain if Mpox hits our shores. The Africa Centre for Disease Control has declared the ongoing Mpox outbreak a Public Health Emergency of Continental Security.
Behind every business success lies a story of humble beginnings, of an entrepreneur determined to succeed despite their daily challenges. Beatha Shivute’s story is no different. Her journey, she says, has been filled with both great stories and setbacks. When Shivute first joined the business sector, she crossed the border into South Africa to sell […]
Former and current members of the Mine Workers Union of Namibia (MUN) and their descendants have an opportunity to become shareholders in a new investment company dedicated to growing their financial worth. Just Transition Investment Trust is an entity initiated by the MUN and launched in Windhoek under the theme “Creating a vehicle for generational […]
Kavango East Regional Governor Bonifatius Wakudumo also shared developments made in the health sector. Wakudumo shared these during the State of the Region Address in Rundu. “To this end, the Shamaturu Clinic and Biro prefabricated clinic structures have been completed and are to be commissioned soon. Furthermore, Mabushe Clinic secured the land, obtained the title […]
The Kavango East Region still calls for school infrastructure development despite progress recorded to improve teaching and learning. This was brought to light by the Governor of Kavango East, Bonifatius Wakudumo, during the State of the Region Address at Rundu. The region has been faced with a lack of space for school placement, overcrowding, and […]
Descendants of the Batswana of Namibia who renounced their citizenship two to three years ago are preparing to return home. They will be taken to the Dobe border post near Gam on August 23rd. Ombara of the Kambazembi Royal House, Sam Kambazembi, said the group has already made the necessary arrangements to return home. “At […]
During the first quarter of the year, the Erongo Region recorded a 60% increase in room occupancy rates in the hospitality sector. The Erongo Regional Tourism Forum, chaired by Governor Neville Andre, released statistics at Swakopmund, indicating a promising recovery for the tourism industry. Forum member Annet Kotting says the 60% increase in room occupancy […]
The Zambezi Region lacks the capacity and human resources to deal with gender-based violence involving victims under the age of 18. This was revealed during the visit of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Gender Equality, Social Development, and Family Affairs at Katima Mulilo. As part of its oversight responsibilities, the Committee received a petition on […]
Namibia has been incorporated into the African Young Leaders Foundation (AYLF) and has registered a chapter with the institution, which has its headquarters in Ghana. The foundation, which now consists of 33 African countries, undertakes social impact initiatives that aim to empower and develop young leaders across Africa by providing them with the necessary tools, […]
The gains Namibia has made in eliminating malaria are being threatened by inadequate funding. The Minister of Health and Services Ministry, Dr. Kalumbi Shangula, who was speaking at the World Malaria Day commemoration in the Kunene Region, said drug resistance surveillance is another hurdle making elimination difficult. The ministry recorded 28 fatalities from the 12,286 […]
