Deputy-Minister of Health and Social Services, Dr Utjiua Muinjangue explained how deaths, as a result of COVID-19, will be handled.
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has commended frontline health personnel for their dedication in combating the spread of COVID-19. Today marks international World Health Day, and the focus is on nurses and midwives. WHO country representative Dr Charles Sagoe-Moses expressed appreciation for the work of essential service providers in Namibia. He was speaking at COVID-19 […]
The Executive Director (ED) of the Ministry of Higher Education and Innovation, Dr Alfred van Kent said the ministry has realised that face-to-face learning is a no-go area, but to engage all institutions on online platforms. He also said institutions have been involved in e-learning. The ED also emphasised the fact that some students do […]
Namibians everywhere have seen drastic price hikes of essential items such as hand sanitizers and face masks. The Competition Commission recently said that it will act against retailers hiking prices of these essential items.
The state of emergency regulations remain in place, including travel restrictions in and out of the Khomas and Erongo regions for all except those individuals identified as responsible for essential service. Over the course of the last two weeks, authorities manning roadblocks have had to remain strict, while at the same time considering the validity […]
The Inspector-General of the Namibian Police, Sebastian Ndeitunga has warned against assault or manhandling of suspects by law enforcement officers, unless in self-defence. Lieutenant-General Ndeitunga says, his office has received complaints of officers brutally assaulting members of the public, although they remain allegations for now.
Residents of Oshoopala informal settlement at Oshakati in the Oshana Region are calling on the town council to relocate them permanently to an area which is not flood-prone.
SWAPO companies donated N$1 million towards the COVID-19 National Disaster Fund.
Social grant beneficiaries at Keetmanshoop in the //Kharas Region are delighted that they were able to receive their monthly pay-outs a day earlier.
The sudden outbreak of COVID 19 was a major test for governments in various countries and President Hage Geingob commended China for effectively combating the pandemic. This emerged from a conversation between President Geingob and his Chinese counterpart, Xi Jinping.
