Truck drivers at Ariamsvlei border post in the //Kharas Region have welcomed measures, the Ministry of Health and Social Services and Immigration officials put in place, to curb the spread of Covid 19. The Ministry of Health and Social Services has intensified the screening of truck drivers at Ariamsvlei border post and other entry points.

Residents of Rundu, although well aware of the danger COVID-19 poses, many seem not to observe a high level of hygiene, particularly those in the informal settlements. Our news team came across some of the residents of Kehemu informal settlement.

Cabinet has approved the Public Sector Innovation Policy and directed all ministries and agencies to fully implement it. The policy was submitted by Prime Minister Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila.

The Monetary Policy Committee of the Bank of Namibia (BoN) has decided to drop the interest rate by 100 basis points to 5,25%. This decision was informed by weakened economic activities although the fear still remains that the impact might escalate as long as the COVID-19 outbreak continues to reign. Bank of Namibia Governor Ipumbu […]

SWAPO expelled independent candidate Panduleni Itula from the party with immediate effect. At its meeting held on Thursday, the party cited that registering as an independent candidate for last November’s presidential election he embarked on an election campaign where he shared platforms with opposition parties working against the interests of the party. Adding that it […]

Minister of Information and Communication Technology (MICT), Stanley Simataa says the Namibian Broadcasting Corporation’s (NBC) financial problems are far from over. Simataa was responding to a question from PDM’s Jan van Wyk, who wanted to know when normal broadcasting, including coverage of Parliament, would resume. Today’s proceedings also concluded business for Namibia’s sixth Parliament.

So far the SADC region has not recorded any deaths or people who have recovered. South Africa stands at 150 cases, making it the most affected country in the region, followed by the Democratic Republic of Congo with 14 cases, Seychelles and Tanzania both have six confirmed cases of COVID 19. With the latest case, […]

Sixteen unclaimed bodies were finally buried at Rundu’s Sarusungu Cemetery. The bodies included five adults and eleven stillborn babies abandoned at the Rundu State Hospital.

The outbreak of COVID-19 is presenting the global tourism sector, which accounts for 10% of the world’s GDP, with major challenges. The World Travel and Tourism Council predicts job losses of about 50 million people in the travel and tourism industry. Namibia is not spared of the fallout from the virus.

The swearing-in ceremony of the seventh Parliament takes place tomorrow. MP’s have been advised to attend alone and not to bring any accompanying persons, be it spouses, relatives or friends. The swearing-in methods are also still being worked out to avoid close contact. Only media practitioners and security personnel will be allowed access to the […]