People have already started to leave towns for the festive holiday, and minibus taxi operators at Keetmanshoop are unable to meet the high demand of commuters. The festive season, traditionally characterised by the increased movement of people travelling to and from their hometowns, has put a significant strain on available minibus taxis. Due to the […]
The Organisation for the Empowerment of Widows/Widowers and Orphans of HIV/AIDS (OEWONA) and other vulnerable people received donations, including boxes of masks, examination gloves, isolation gowns, bedding, and clothing. The donation, which came through the Erzgebirge Hospital in Germany, is valued at more than a million dollars. The patron of the organisation, Penehupifo Pohamba, said […]
The Ministry of Health and Social Services (MoHSS) says the integration of mental health and psychological support within HIV services is key to promoting holistic care, as it will address both mental and physical health as well as improve HIV treatment adherence. Dr. Kalumbi Shangula made the comments at the commemoration of World AIDS Day […]
Police in the Kunene Region have launched the first phase of their festive season operation, dubbed Rain Bowl, to enhance public safety, order, and security throughout the holiday period. The operation is part of efforts to ensure a peaceful and secure festive season for both residents and visitors. Kunene Region Police Commander, James Nderura, described […]
To manage the annual influx of people from various parts of the country, the police in the Oshana Region have intensified their patrol and visibility across the region, which will continue until the 18th of January. The Oshana Region has already started witnessing a high influx of visitors as well as the return home of […]
The government of Cuba has honoured President Nangolo Mbumba with the Order of José Martí, an award named after that country’s national hero. President Miguel Diaz-Canel Bermudez bestowed the award on Dr. Mbumba during an official ceremony in Havana, in recognition of his pre- and post-independence contributions in various roles. He is the third Namibian […]
Drafters have unpacked the National Arts Fund of Namibia Act of 2005, Amendment Bill, which aims to enhance support for the arts, cultural expressions, and creative industries. The primary purpose of the fund, as highlighted in the draft bill, is to promote and support the development of artistic and cultural creative industries while recognising artists’ […]
Inhabitants of Shamunaro Village in the Kavango East Region are still finding it difficult to easily access health care services due to bad roads and the distances they have to travel to health facilities. Villagers said they lost family members because they couldn’t get to a hospital on time and their calls for help were […]
Swakopmund remains a favourite holiday destination for both locals and international tourists, and the town is once again geared to attract hundreds of visitors. It is against this backdrop that the municipality and the Special Reserve Forces aim to ensure that everyone remains safe. In order to maintain peace and order over the holiday season, […]
The Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) has announced its readiness to facilitate the inspection of sensitive materials used during the Presidential and National Assembly Elections following a recent High Court ruling. A three-judge bench mandated the inspection of these materials on December 18 and 19. The court ordered the inspection after opposition parties, the Independent […]
