A container to provide Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) to people with a high risk of contracting HIV was launched at Walvis Bay. PrEP is the use of antiretroviral medication by HIV negative people to prevent getting the virus.
Namibians are encouraged to adopt the culture of planting trees in order to save the environment.
The first Namibian Coloured Gemstone and Jewellery exhibition was opened in Windhoek on Thursday to showcase the quality, diversity and uniqueness of Namibia’s gemstones.
Villagers calling for the relocation of desert elephants in Daures constituency have been warned of possible catastrophic economical loss. The EHRA Community Liaison estimates each desert elephant brings more than N$1 million per year in revenue.
Namibia and China are revising the Protocol on Veterinary Health Conditions to facilitate the export of Namibian beef to China. Giving a Ministerial Statement in the National Assembly on Thursday, the Minister of Agriculture, Water and Forestry, John Mutorua said the review of the protocol is aimed at renegotiating the removal of some conditions around […]
The NBC has announced that it will give an equal amount of free airtime to all candidates contesting the four SWAPO party top positions. The national broadcaster has developed guidelines to cover the SWAPO party congress to ensure fairness and transparency for the candidates during the period leading to the congress. NBC’s Director General Stanley […]
Technological advances are awakening creativity and talents which otherwise could have been hidden. Namibians are part of this revolution now having an option to sign up on a locally developed social network by a Namibian called Namhook.net.
The Education, Arts and Culture Ministry will conduct an in-depth analysis into subsidies to private schools to determine whether to continue or completely do away with the provision. Katrina Hanse-Himarwa made the announcement while giving a ministerial statement in the National Assembly on Thursday.
OvaHimba women are generating up to N$6 000 a month by having their traditional plants made into essential oils used for the beauty industry. NBC visited the processing facility at Opuwo in the Kunene Region.
Hundreds of Ex-SWATF and Koevoet members again staged a demonstration in Windhoek demanding veteran status to benefit from the Government’s funding programme. The group marched to the offices of Namibia Human Rights where they handed over a petition to Phil ya Nangoloh, human rights activist.
