Windhoek residents are said to be complying with most of the lockdown regulations accept for social distancing while shopping.

The City Police has started to stop all cars as Windhoek residents ignore lockdown regulations. They received a directive to enforce a complete stop of all vehicles in Windhoek apart from essential service providers.

The Mines and Energy Ministry (MME) has announced a reduction in fuel prices, effective 1 April. The fuel pump price at Walvis Bay will drop to N$11,35 per litre, down N$1,35 per litre. A litre of diesel 50 PPM will from next week onwards, cost N$12,13 per litre, a drop of N$1,20 over the current […]

Justice Minister Yvonne Dausab says publication of the regulations by presidential proclamation is a constitutional requirement in accordance with Article 26(5) of the Namibian Constitution. Dausab also pointed out that people can only comply with something they see so publication and distribution is important to ensure compliance. The publication of the regulations by proclamation also […]

An update on the COVID-19 lockdown regulations

With only a few hours to go before the lockdown in Khomas and Erongo regions takes effect, Health and Social Services Minister, Dr Kalumbi Shangula announced the regulations. The towns of Rehoboth and Okahandja, although falling outside the two regions, are also under lockdown.

Namibia’s COVID-19 situation will escalate should rules of the partial lockdown in Erongo be ignored. This is a warning by the regional Governor Cleophas Mutjavikua, who called on residents to minimise their movement and observe the lockdown.

Walvis Bay residents spent the Friday, making final travel arrangements before the lockdown. Since the Walvis Bay Municipality shut down the taxi rank to stop large gatherings, drivers have resorted to an open space near Ekutilatika open market. The buses are taking residents to the north and they are the last public transport buses offering […]

The Disaster Risk Management Unit in Kavango East discussed preventative measures to mitigate the spread of COVID-19.

Private and public institutions worldwide are availing resources to minimise the effects of Covid19 and some establishments in Namibia are following suit. MTC is the latest to offer a helping hand, by announcing that it has embarked on a response strategy to constantly educate the public and sharing information via its platforms. The mobile telecommunications […]