Today marks World Child Labour Day, aimed at reflecting on achievements made in and intensifying action against child labor. Namibia has recorded four cases of child labor since 2023. Poverty is one of the major contributing factors to child labor, as children often have to assist their families to generate income in order to meet […]
The overwhelming dominance of foreign content not only drains royalties out of the country, financially sidelining local artists, but also stifles the growth of local creative industries and the job opportunities they could generate. These were the sentiments of PDM MP Inna Hengari while tabling a motion that calls for urgent action to protect and […]
The Minister of Health and Social Services, Esperance Luvindao, says misinformation about vaccines undermines public trust. Speaking at the Government Information Center, Dr. Luvindao emphasised the urgent need to strengthen health literacy, scale up community health worker programs, and combat the spread of misinformation. Addressing the rise of health-related misinformation, minister Luvindao drew attention to […]
Statistics provided by the National Policy for Mental Health say 108,313 adults have common mental disorders, while at least 21,500 adults have serious mental disorders. To address these alarming figures, the Ministry of Health and Social Services in 2023 integrated mental health into primary health to develop standard operating procedures for mental health screening. It […]
The Minister of Information and Communication Technology, Emma Theofelus, held a meeting with the Yango team on the sidelines of the ICT Forum. The discussion centered around how Yango can enhance its services in Namibia through technology. Yango is an international ride service that has expanded its operations to over 30 countries. Headquartered in Dubai, […]
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has extended condolences to India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi following the tragic crash of an Air India plane near the Ahmedabad Airport on Thursday. The crash claimed the lives of at least 240 passengers, as well as flight crew members, including ten attendants and two pilots. Those on board the flight included […]
The Electoral Commission of Namibia held a stakeholders meeting in the Kabbe South Constituency in the Zambezi Region together with their stakeholders to assess their preparedness. Zambezi’s Regional Electoral Officer Lesley Simwanza called on all stakeholders involved to take the meeting as a platform to engage positively. “Firstly, it is to inform all stakeholders about […]
The Kavango West Regional Council has launched a constituency outreach program aimed at addressing both immediate needs and long-term development goals in rural communities. The program commenced in Silikunga village, located in the Mpungu Constituency, and will continue until June 19, 2025, covering all eight constituencies in the Kavango West Region. Egidius Nambara, the Director […]
