Nurses at Swakopmund State Hospital have been reminded to dedicate themselves to their work selflessly, despite the challenges they encounter. As the world marks International Nurses Day, coastal state facilities face challenges, including a lack of equipment, medicine and staff shortages. At Swakopmund State Hospital, health professionals depicted some of these challenges in a dramatic […]
Nurses from the Windhoek Central Hospital marked Nurses Day in celebration of the vital role they play in society. The day is celebrated under the theme ‘Our Nurses, Our Future: Caring for Nurses Strengthens the Economy’, which highlights the critical link between nurse well-being and national prosperity. Nurses’ Day, which falls on the birthday of […]
Namibia achieved a treatment success rate of 85% for drug-susceptible tuberculosis, nearing the World Health Organisation’s target of 90%, last year. Despite this achievement, the Acting Chief Medical Officer for the Namibia National TB and Leprosy Programme says the battle for TB eradication in Namibia is far from over, as the country is ranked among […]
Members of the 8th parliament are gathered at Swakopmund for a one-week induction and orientation seminar. The induction is an opportunity for the members of parliament to gain knowledge about procedures, responsibilities, standing rules, and orders, among others. Deputy Speaker Phillipus Katamelo said the weeklong seminar will be assisted by experts in different topics to […]
Several Members of Parliament have criticised the Ministry of Environment, Forestry, and Tourism for what they describe as discriminatory hunting regulations, a failure to combat poaching effectively, and a lack of local beneficiation. Works and Transport Minister Veikko Nekundi took issue with the ministry’s hunting laws, which he says disadvantage rural residents. He pointed out […]
A 27-year-old Namibian man is expected to make his first appearance in the Katima Mulilo District Court on Monday on a charge of attempted rape of a 12-year-old girl. In the regional weekend briefing availed to Nampa on Sunday, Namibian Police Force (NamPol) Zambezi Regional Spokesperson and Head of Community Policing, Inspector Kisco Sitali, indicated […]
Namibia’s national football teams received a major boost today-not on the pitch, but in the form of brand-new official kits. Standing here at Football House in Windhoek, the atmosphere was filled with excitement and national pride, as Tim Ekandjo and friends, in their own personal capacity, officially handed over brand-new kits to the country’s national […]
The Namibian Broadcasting Corporation officially launched the second edition of its marathon, following the inaugural event in 2019. The event, which consists of a full marathon, a half marathon, a 5-kilometer Fun Run/Walk, is open to everyone. It is a celebration of health and community engagement, while also symbolizing the powerful role media plays in […]
The International Hockey Federation (FIH) recently held Level 1 and Level 2 Coaching License workshops in Windhoek, hosted at WHK Gymnasium and the Wanderers Sports Field. This initiative aims to support the development of hockey at the grassroots level as the sport continues to grow in global recognition. The seven-day FIH Level 1 and 2 […]
The Minister of Gender Equality and Child Welfare, Emma Kantema, said her ministry will continue to train Early Childhood Development (ECD) daycarers to raise awareness of violence against children in their classrooms. She also assured the house that the ministry will improve and work on the construction of playgrounds within communities and schools that are […]
