More than half of the 140 000 Namibians who applied for, and were approved, to benefit from the Emergency Income Grant, (EIG) have received their N$750. The payment process is, however, still ongoing and Namibians are encouraged to be patient.
The Minister of Finance, Ipumbu Shimi will during the course of next week announce measures that the Government intends to take regarding the Wage Bill Subsidy. These remarks were made by the ministry’s spokesperson, Tonateni Shidhudhdu.
NAMPOL in the //Kharas Region have identified five roadblocks to enforce lockdown regulations in the region. //Kharas Regional Commander of the Namibian Police, David Indongo made the announcement at a follow-up meeting with stakeholders on the impact and readiness of the region to curb the spread of COVID-19.
Police at Rundu in the Kavango East Region have warned against violating the state of emergency regulations, as thousands of residents scrambled to access their Emergency Income Grant. Regional Commander, Johanna Ngondo says she will increase the law enforcement presence on the streets of the town and villages to ensure compliance.
Justice Minister Yvonne Dausab said the criminalisation of fake news is not suppression of free speech in disguise but to protect people from harm, especially during the pandemic. “No rights are absolute,” said Dausab during a panel discussion at the COVID-19 Communication Centre today. Dausab said penalties involved in spreading fake news is determined by […]
Health Minister, Kalumbi Shangula announced that targeted mass testing exercise will be rolled out next week. The exercise to target about 200 000, will include people from different sectors and those who present themselves to health facilities with respiratory illnesses, throughout Namibia.
Lack of information on COVID-19 has resulted in inmates at the Swakopmund Correctional facility complaining about a decision to suspend visits from family and friends.
Residents of Hardap Region also started receiving their Emergency Income Grants (EIG). EIG beneficiaries from Mariental and surrounding areas flocked to the ATMs in Mariental as early as 07h00 to withdraw their N$750.
Two more people have tested negative for COVID-19, bringing the total number of those recovered to six. This was announced by the Minister of Health and Social Services, Dr Kalumbi Shangula. Namibia now has 10 active COVID-19 cases.
The Namibian Police, in cooperation with the Windhoek City Police, erected checkpoints at the Independence Avenue and Clemence Kapuuo intersection in Katutura. This is to stop the movement of people who are not holders of essential permits. Only those going to grocery stores or travelling for medical reasons are allowed to pass. Other roadblocks and […]
