The World Health Organisation (WHO) Director-General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus has condemned strongly condemns as “racist” the comments by two French doctors who suggested a vaccine for the Coronavirus could be tested in Africa.
The Councillor of Rundu Urban Constituency has warned residents against a scam involving the registration of beneficiaries for a COVID-19 relief package. Councillor Victoria Kauma says, some people are allegedly registering people to benefit from the Government’s relief package at a cost.
Members of the joint emergency operation have raised concerns about the shortage of basic protective gear such as gloves, masks and sanitizers at roadblocks. They worry that its absence could put them at risk of contracting COVID-19 as they get in close contact with travellers. They also raised concern about the absence of medical personnel […]
The Deputy Minister of Health, Dr Utjiua Muinjangue in her update from the COVID-19 Communication Centre confirmed that no new cases have been reported. The country still stands at 16 cases. Muinjangue gave clarity on different terms used by the ministry to explain cases. She explained that a suspect case is a patient with acute […]
As many outdoor sport activities have come to a standstill and all gyms and sport clubs are closed due to the coronavirus outbreak, athletes at the coast still keep themselves busy during these days, doing what they love most. Most of the athletes still keep fit at home, and have created make-shift gyms in their […]
ELCRN Bishop Sageus /Keib on National Day of Prayer
President Hage Geingob expressed his appreciation to healthcare workers in Namibia for their dedication and the sterling job they continue doing in saving lives, especially during this time of the COVID-19 outbreak when their own lives and those of their families are at the highest risk. In his message, President Geingob said, “today, as we […]
The University of Namibia’s (UNAM) Director at its Centre for Open, Distance eLearning, Dr Maggy Beukes-Amiss said that the university is aware of challenges related to access, as it embarks on a process of online teaching. The university, she says, continues to look for ways to mitigate these challenges.
The Namibia Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s (NCCI) branch at Keetmanshoop suggests small business owners use the COVID-19 pandemic as a lesson to save.
The Ministry of Finance (MoF) has dismissed reports on social media that some institutions involved in COVID-19 and stand to benefit from government’s N$8,1 billion economic stimulus package, were preferentially selected.
