Namibian truck drivers who are on quarantine at their work stations in Windhoek’s Breakwater area are not satisfied with the places they are being kept, saying the places are too small and overcrowded. They also express concern as they are not sure who might be infected as they often traverse several countries. The truck drivers […]

Manny Kandjii, a Social Worker from the Ministry of Health and Social Services (MoSS) says psychosocial support is important in addressing dimensions of a person’s life. It is therefore relevant, in fighting the COVID-19 pandemic, to ensure the nation has an understanding of the impact of the virus on people’s lifestyles. Dr Rachel Freeman from […]

Updating the nation at the COVID-19 Communication Centre this morning, Deputy Minister of Health and Social Services (MoHSS), Utjiua Muinjangue said no new positive cases have been reported. Namibia still has 16 cases with three having recovered and 13 still active. However, Muinjangue mentioned that case number 10 completed the 14 day isolation period and […]

A senior civil servant, working for Parliament, was arrested for allegedly driving under the influence of alcohol in the early hours of Saturday. His name can not be revealed as he has not yet appeared in court. The 54-year-old was taken to the Wanaheda police station. The man, according to an officer on duty, was […]

Zambia has recorded a second COVID-19 death. Minister of Health Chitalu Chilufya says the victim is a 58-year-old known hypertensive man from Kafue, who was recently treated at Kafue District Hospital for a chest infection. Dr Chilufya says upon the subsequent deterioration of his condition, he was transferred and admitted to the University Teaching Hospital […]

The National African Students Association (NASA) has called for the amendment of the academic calendar instead of introducing online lessons. NASA says e-learning will perpetuate inequality in the education sector due to a wide digital divide between rural and urban areas.

Theft of copper copper cables seem to be on the increase as construction work at building sites in Otjiwarongo has been suspended due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Central North Regional Electricity Distributor (CENORED) has lost over N$500 000 due to cable theft.

Uniformed forces at Walvis Bay will continue to ensure that COVID-19 regulations are observed, but will have a gentle approach in enforcing them. They have come up with a different method to work with the public.

The Ministry Of Agriculture says Eswatini, like other countries, Is monitoring the infection cycle of the novel coronavirus, between animals and humans. Dr Xolani Dlamini, the Director Of Veterinary Services And Livestock in that country says humans who have the virus should take precaution around animals to avoid spreading it. He says people should follow […]

The leader of the National Democratic Party (NDP) has commended President Hage Geingob for measures taken so far in containing the spread of COVID-19.