World Cervical Cancer Awareness Month is a global health event observed for the entire month of January every year. It aims to raise awareness of cervical cancer and the importance of regular screening. Clinical and radiation oncologist Dr. Laina Iiyambo raised concerns regarding the alarming surge of cervical cancer cases in the northern regions. Emphasising […]
Otavi Constituency Councillor George !Garab says a portion of the resettlement farm, Neu Sommerau, must be incorporated into Kombat Settlement. This, he said, would allow residents on the resettlement farm to acquire proper residential plots. !Garab says if a portion of Neu Sommerau is made part of Kombat, residents can build proper houses through programmes […]
Erongo Governor Neville Andre says despite commendable achievements in human rights and gender equality, Namibia still faces persistent challenges in terms of gender-based violence. At least 32% of Namibian women are said to have experienced physical violence at the hands of an intimate partner at some point. To remedy the situation, Andre plans to establish […]
The prices charged by long-distance transport operators are expected to revert to normal tomorrow. Normaly, if you are travelling between Windhoek and Mariental, the price of a seat is N$180; Windhoek to Karasburg costs N$450; Windhoek to Cape Town costs N$1000; while from Windhoek to Swakopmund and Walvis Bay, commuters can expect to fork out […]
The leader of the National Democratic Party (NDP), Martin Lukato, has been re-elected to lead the party once again at its first-ever congress since its establishment. The congress was held at Katima Mulilo. The Congress filled 18 portfolios, with Lukato and David Mwilima retaining their positions as President and Vice President, respectively. Those who served […]
Building additional classrooms to cater to the ever-increasing demand for schools is one of the pressing priorities for the Ministry of Education, Arts, and Culture. The Deputy Executive Director of the ministry, Edda Bohn, has revealed that the ministry has spent over N$155 million to construct 534 additional classrooms, 74 ablution facilities, and over 700 […]
A suspect was fatally shot by City Police officers after trying to flee from a house-breaking incident in Khomasdal. The incident occurred at around three this morning when City Police members attempted to verbally stop two male suspects who were breaking into a house in Khomasdal and broke the gate. The police warned the suspects not […]
Residents of Neu Sommerau resettlement farm near Kombat are calling on the government to improve their roads as children get stuck when they walk in the mud on the way to school during the rainy seasons. The Neu Sommerou resettlement farm has been in existence since 2003. Although the population on the farm has increased over the […]
Women who are HIV positive are more at risk of human papilloma virus infection, making them vulnerable to cervical cancer. Although a particular challenge in the African Region, given the high levels of HIV infection, this is also a screening opportunity, according to the World Health Organisation. WHO’s African Regional Director, Matshidiso Rebecca Moeti, highlighted […]
The former Swanu President and veteran politician, Dr. Rihupisa Kandando, was buried at Omitivine village in Aminuis constituency over the weekend. Dr. Kandando died on the 23rd of December, aged 60. He was accorded an official funeral by President Hage Godfried Geingob. Various speakers described the late Kandando as an academic of note, who they […]
