Erongo RC councillors vote out chairperson Imbamba

Councillors serving in the Erongo Regional Council have voted out the Arandis Councillor and Chairperson of the Management Committee, Benitha Imbamba, following a vote of no confidence. This was revealed by the Walvis Bay Rural Councillor, Donatus Tegako, in an interview with nbc news.  Tabling the motion, Walvis Bay Urban Constituency Councillor Deriou Benson accused […]

Health minister assesses katutura hospital challenges

Minister of Health and Social Services, Esperance Luvindao, visited Katutura Hospital to assess conditions and explore ways to enhance service delivery. During her visit, Dr. Luvindao interacted with patients and healthcare staff to gather firsthand insights about their experiences and the challenges they faface.8 Patients raised concerns about long wait times and a shortage of […]

Govt officials to use public healthcare by 2026

The Health and Social Services Ministry has directed all senior government officials to begin utilizing public health care services. This initiative aims to instill confidence in the community regarding the quality of medical services available to them. The newly appointed Minister of Health, Esperance Luvindao, announced this at the closing of a five-day strategic plan, […]

Namwater seeks public cooperation

Namwater is calling for public cooperation to protect critical water infrastructure and ensure a steady water supply in the Ombafi-Ongongo canal. The water utility has noticed that some community members are illegally siphoning water from the canal to fill oshanas for fishing.  This unauthorized action has resulted in a significant decrease in water levels within […]

Ruacana floods displace households, relief efforts underway

The Ruacana Constituency Councillor’s office has distributed food to over 90 households affected by flooding caused by heavy rain. The displaced individuals come from Otjihitua and Omahenene Villages in the Omusati Region. Ruacana Councillor Andreas Shintama, alongside the Regional Disaster Management Committee, delivered the food items during their visit to the affected areas. The drought […]

Namibia’s TB treatment success rate reaches 88%

Namibia has made significant progress in its ongoing battle against tuberculosis (TB), achieving a treatment success rate of 88 percent for all forms of the disease. Health and Social Services Minister Boast announced that Namibia is just two percent shy of reaching the World Health Organization’s target of 90 percent for treatment success. Dr. Esperance Luvindao’s […]