Japan’s Ambassador to Namibia, Hisao Nishimaki, says he is impressed with the strides made by horticulture producers in the Kavango West Region. Japan has provided N$2 million to be used for horticulture-related training and equipment in the region. The Ambassador’s visit included a stopover with the Governor of the region as well as with representatives […]
The Namibia Statistics Agency (NSA) and the Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) have signed a memorandum of understanding to work together in preparing accurate voter lists and ensuring that the logistics of conducting elections smoothly are in place. The MOU will enable ECN to know how many eligible voters there are in each constituency from […]
The Omusati, Oshana, and Ohangwena regions have taken a significant step towards promoting oral health and hygiene by jointly launching Oral Health Week. The initiative aims to raise awareness about the importance of dental care and encourage the community to prioritise their oral well-being. Oral Health Week is a campaign aimed at educating residents in […]
The Minister of Fisheries and Marine Resources, Derek Klazen, has commended the achievements made by the Namibia Fish Consumption Promotion Trust (NFCPT) at Ondangwa, calling on the Katima Mulilo Town Council and the City of Windhoek to provide suitable land to construct retail fish shops. Klazen made the call during the 11th edition of the […]
Statistics provided by the Ministry of Health and Social Services (MoHSS) indicate that 31% of teenagers between the ages of 13 and 15 are already smoking, while about 50% are exposed to secondhand smoking. It is further estimated that 20% of men and five percent of women between the ages of 15 and 49 consume […]
The Community Skills Development Foundation (COSDEF) has recommitted itself to continue imparting skills to Namibians, especially youth and women. COSDEF is the umbrella body, managing at least eight centres in the country. Since its inception about 30 years ago, COSDEF has graduated more than 30,000 trainees, of whom 400 are emerging entrepreneurs. Erongo Governor Neville […]
The Zambezi Regional Leadership is concerned about the state of some government infrastructure in the region. It called on Minister of Finance and Public Enterprises Ipumbu Shiimi to ensure that funds are made available to improve service delivery. Shiimi is in the Zambezi Region for the next financial year’s national budget consultations. The Head of […]
The Dona Sport Medics Health and Science Training programme concluded on Thursday in Windhoek with an award ceremony. The event was held to honour and congratulate the participants who took part. The programme provided selected Namibians with a chance to gain more experience in the medical sports sector. Some of the individuals will now be […]
In the wake of a rise in e-wallet scams, First National Bank (FNB) Namibia says a lack of understanding of the role of the one-time pin (OTP) is the leading cause of clients falling victim to conmen. During a media engagement with FNB, the bank revealed that 788 fraudulent e-wallet transactions were recorded between August […]
Shortages of hospital beds, ambulances, poor staff accommodation, especially at Otjinene, and delays in procurement are some of the factors affecting the provision of healthcare service delivery in the Omaheke Region. This was revealed by Omaheke Regional Governor Pijoo Nganate during a visit by the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Gender Equality, Social Development, and Family […]
