Namibia is currently hosting the 6th Africa Library and Information Associations and Institutions (AFLIA) Conference and the 8th African Library three-day summit, which started on May 20th in Windhoek. Namibia Library and Archives Service Director Sarah Negumbo says the conference brings together African librarians to network. Negumbo says that this is the first time the […]
The Ministry of Health and Social Services has addressed recent social media claims regarding the overpricing of Quinine 300mg tablets, a critical treatment for malaria. These concerns arise during a malaria outbreak, which has seen over 76,000 cases reported from December last year to the present, resulting in 132 deaths. In response to allegations of […]
Members of the National Council are calling for a complete ban on hubbly bubbly (also known as hookah), vapes and other similar products, citing rising usage among school children and health concerns. The call was made during the presentation of an oversight report by Swapo Party MP Johannes Karondo, from the National Council Standing Committee […]
A group of fishermen who camp at the Kuisebmond stadium has announced that more than 800 workers will not participate in a planned walking protest from Walvis Bay to Windhoek. Known as the Okapare fishermen, this group has distanced itself from a statement made by the Mining, Metal, Maritime, and Construction Workers Union (MMMC). The […]
A group of about 12 temporary workers in the Department of Roads Maintenance and Storm Water at the Keetmanshoop Municipality have expressed dissatisfaction over what they term unfair treatment at work. The group alleges incidents of harassment and bullying at the local authority. One of the bones of contention that the workers expressed to nbc […]
