Namibia’s infant mortality rate declined by just over 3% over the past two years. This was revealed by the Ministry of Health and Social Services’ Executive Director Ben Nangombe. The infant mortality rate declined from 27,248 deaths per 1,000 live births in 2023 to 25,414 deaths per 1,000 live births in 2024. That represents a […]
A 28-year-old Namibian man living in the UK has been sentenced to life in prison for the murder of his girlfriend, Claudia Kambanza, also from Namibia. The crime occurred on January 26, 2024, in Hull, England. Mateus Johannes pleaded guilty to murder and possessing a bladed article in public during his appearance at Grimsby Crown […]
The Ministry of Health and Social Services has pledged to resolve the critical shortage of ambulances in Otjozondjupa and other regions this year. According to the Otjozondjupa Regional Health Director Gebhardo Timotheus, the shortage of ambulances in his region is still a major concern, having reached crisis levels by April 2024. Timotheus said the region […]
Namibia Desert Environmental Education Trust (NADEET) says the recognition from UNESCO would further enhance its efforts in promoting environmental education. The non-profit organisation was awarded the UNESCO Sultan Qaboos prize for environmental conservation in November last year. The Centre’s programme works with all age groups in an effort to build sustainable practices. The organisation, which […]
The Bank of Namibia hosted a Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics expo to showcase innovative ideas by learners from various schools throughout the country. The initiative that started in 2023 continues to demonstrate dedication towards fostering creativity and readiness for future technological breakthroughs. The Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics (STEAM) fields are crucial […]
The Institute for Public Policy and Research (IPPR), led by Executive Director Graham Hopwood, is calling on Namibia to join the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI). This global standard aims to promote openness and accountability in sectors like mining, oil, gas, and other natural resources. If Namibia joins EITI, companies operating in these sectors would […]
The Supreme Court of Namibia is set to hear a high-stakes case next Monday, as Independent Patriots for Change (IPC) leader Dr. Panduleni Itula challenges the results of the 2024 Presidential Election. The hearing, scheduled for Monday and Tuesday, will be presided over by a bench comprising Chief Justice Peter Shivute, Deputy Chief Justice Petrus […]
President Nangolo Mbumba has underscored the significance of documenting the lives of political leaders, describing their stories as integral to Namibia’s history. He made these remarks during the launch of the authorized autobiography of the late President Hage Geingob, titled Whispers of Freedom: The Political Odyssey of Hage G. Geingob, penned by Dr. Audrin Mathe. […]
In a surprising twist, Namibian lawmakers are prohibited from asking questions or making statements in Parliament about the violent NAMDIA diamond robbery. This revelation came to light after nbc investigated why parliamentarians have remained silent on the issue, despite calls for accountability, transparency, and access to information surrounding what could be Namibia’s largest diamond heist […]
President Nangolo Mbumba has firmly defended the credibility of the 2024 elections, dismissing claims by opposition leaders Dr. Panduleni Itula and Bernadus Swartbooi as baseless. In his answering affidavit filed ahead of Monday’s Supreme Court hearing, Mbumba argued that the opposition’s complaints stem from their defeat at the polls rather than any legitimate irregularities. The […]
