The founding members of the newly formed Namibia Ocean Cluster have committed to minimising waste and fully exploiting the socio-economic benefits of fish harvested in Namibia. This commitment was formalised at a public event in Walvis Bay today, where the six founding members and the three association founding members of the ocean cluster signed the […]
Cervical cancer can be prevented through vaccination and cured if diagnosed early. Yet it still kills more than 300,000 women worldwide each year. Globally, only around 21% of women have had a vaccine against the human papillomavirus (HPV) that causes the disease. In 2020, the World Health Organisation (WHO) set targets to vaccinate 90% of […]
The pressure on healthcare services and facilities is growing in the Erongo Region due to an ageing population, staff shortages, and an underdeveloped healthcare system. During an interview with nbc News, Regional Health Director Anna Jonas says there is an acute lack of proper mental healthcare facilities as well as congested clinics and health centres […]
The nation’s first Director of Elections and former Deputy Minister of Local Government, Professor Gerhard Tötemeyer, has died at the age of 88. The renowned academic and politician was discovered dead in his Swakopmund home, with the cause suspected to be a heart attack, as confirmed by one of his daughters. Born on May 21, […]
Swapo Party Secretary General Sophia Shaningwa has expressed deep sorrow at the passing of Professor Gerhard Totemeyer. She described Professor Totemeyer as a freedom fighter who played a pivotal role in the struggle against apartheid, advocating for justice and equality. His commitment, Shaningwa says, was evident in his involvement with the Swapo Party, where he […]
Speaking from his rural abode in the Zambezi Region, former ECN Chairperson and university lecturer, Dr. Victor Tonchi, expressed shock and sadness upon hearing of the death of Professor Totemeyer. An emotional Dr. Tonchi says he shared very close bonds with the late Professor Totemeyer, whom he says he was thinking about as recently as […]
28-year-old Mateus Johannes made his second court appearance in two days for the murder of 22-year-old Claudia Kambanza in Hull, in the United Kingdom, last Friday. Johannes, a Namibian national, appeared before Hull Crown Court, following his Monday appearance before the Hull Magistrate’s Court. A statement from Hull’s Humberside police, published on Facebook, says Johannes […]
A team of prosecutors and investigators from Iceland is on a visit to Namibia to probe the alleged involvement of Icelandic citizens in the Fishrot scandal. The Anti-Corrpution Commission (ACC) says the team arrived in Namibia last Monday and will return to Iceland tomorrow. The ACC said in a statement that an Icelandic delegation of […]
Cervical cancer continues to be a significant public health challenge worldwide. Ranked as the fourth most common cancer, it has had a devastating impact on women’s health globally. In 2020 alone, over 300,000 women will have lost their lives to this disease, highlighting the urgent need for increased awareness and effective prevention strategies. Cervical Cancer […]
Today, in the Zambezi Region, the Kongola settlement witnessed protests by local residents. The cause of their unrest? A decision to grant bail to six regional council employees who are currently facing fraud charges. The community expressed disappointment over the court’s decision to allow these accused individuals bail without imposing any conditions. This development unfolded […]
