The United Democratic Front (UDF) leader has dismissed claims that the ruling SWAPO Party and Government are pulling a stunt in holding the second National Land Conference. Some political parties and pressure groups have claimed the conference is a political gimmick aimed to earn SWAPO points ahead of next year’s general elections. UDF leader Apius […]
The Women’s Action for Development (WAD) has launched a campaign on menstrual hygiene management in Windhoek. The campaign called My Period is Awesome aims to create a positive perception of menstruation and other natural processes in girls and women. It counters perceptions of impurity or shame some cultures ascribe to menstruation. Former WAD Executive Director […]
Dundee Precious Metals has handed over the newly-constructed paediatric Tuberculosis (TB) ward at the Tsumeb State Hospital to Minister of Health and Social Services, Dr Bernard Haufiku. The new ward was built and resourced by Dundee Precious Metals at a cost of over N$850 000. Dr Haufiku said the new ward is meant to test, […]
According to the African Miss University of the World’s website, the pageant aims to crown the next continental queen of students. Namibian model Pakkala Ashipala says she was unfortunate to be lured to Benin, where she underwent great hardships. Ashipala and one other Namibian were selected as qualifiers for the African Miss University of the […]
Windhoek- The most recent World Boxing Organisation’s rating has put Namibia’s Walter Kautondokwa at number 2 in his division. Kautondokwa’s promoter, Nestor Tobias, believes that the latest ranking will finally clear the path for him to fight for the WBO Middleweight world title. As it stands, the undefeated Walter Kautondokwa is rated second to Demetrius […]
The Minister of Higher Education, Training and Innovation Ithah Kandji-Murangi has assured employees at Namibia Institute of Mining and Technology that they will not be retrenched. This follows a decision by NIMT management to lay off 40 employees was due to financial difficulties.
A new circumcision clinic opened in central Katutura following a donation of N$1,6 million from the US President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR). The donation is part of the Voluntary Medical Male Circumcision campaign.
The Namibian Agricultural Union (NAU) says it will submit input to the second National Land Conference as its contribution to successful land reform in the country. As the days for the conference fast approach various stakeholders are preparing themselves for the historic gathering. The NAU hopes the conference will address the most pertinent land issues.
Health and Social Services Minister said the annual budget allocated to his ministry was not enough to meet all the ministry’s needs.
Members of the National Assembly are calling for stiffer sentences for perpetrators committing crimes against children.
