Countries strategise to eradicate HIV/AIDS by 2030

Twelve countries, including Namibia, are gathered to discuss the latest knowledge and innovations that will enable countries to increase efficiencies to eliminate HIV/AIDS as a public health threat by 2030.  During a Regional Technical Network meeting, stakeholders will analyse resource availability and resource utilisation in the ongoing response to HIV/AIDS and broader health resources.    […]

Omaheke farmers urged to boost production and focus on value addition

The Minister of Agriculture, Water, and Land Reform, Carl Schlettwein, has implored communal farmers in the Omaheke Region to improve agricultural production and to prioritise value addition and infrastructural evolution in the sector. The Minister remarked on this during the official opening of the 20th Aminuis Agricultural and Industrial Show. Acknowledging that the Aminuis Constituency […]

Health Ministry launches LARC Campaign 

In a bid to ensure that every Namibian has access to vital information and contraceptive options, the Ministry of Health and Social Services, in collaboration with UNFPA and the One Economy Foundation, has launched the Long-Acting Reversible Contraceptive (LARC) campaign. This initiative aims to empower individuals with the resources they need to make informed choices […]

Festus !Gonteb Primary School receives boundary wall

Vice President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has inaugurated a boundary wall at the Festus !Gonteb Primary School, with a call on the private sector to support public schools. The Festus !Gonteb Primary School enjoys a rich history, dating back to the 1950s. Initially started by the Rhenish Mission, the school was first located near Swakopmund’s Central Business […]

Health Minister inaugurates Oroutumba Community Health Post in Epupa

The Minister of Health and Social Services, Dr. Kalumbi Shangula, launched and officially opened the Oroutumba community health post in Epupa, some 140 kilometres north-west of Opuwo. The launch signifies the ministry’s mission to provide integrated, affordable, accessible, and equitable health services in rural communities. Dr. Shangula says the opening of the Oroutumba community health […]

Youth encouraged to use social media productively

Information and Communication Technology Minister Emma Theofelus has encouraged young people to use their digital literacy to explore opportunities around the world on the internet and social media platforms. She further urged the youth to engage in productive activities that would enhance their livelihood and contribute towards the nation’s socio-economic upliftment. The ICT Minister expressed […]

Kandjii-Murangi highlights role of education in digitising cultural heritage

The Minister of Higher Education, Technology, and Innovation expressed optimism for the future of preserving heritage. Dr. Itah Kandjii-Murangi, speaking at the opening of the heritage-growing digital conference, emphasised the importance of advancing the creative industry through digitalisation while preserving its heritage, with the goal of not just creating employment opportunities for the youth but […]