Ongwediva Medipark has become the first private hospital in the country to be accredited as a teaching hospital where hundreds of student doctors, nurses as well as pharmacists will get practical training in their specialised fields. The accreditation ceremony also saw a Memorandum of Understanding signed in 2014 by the University of Namibia and Medipark […]
Football was the overall winner at the just-concluded edition of the Namibian Newspaper Cup, which took place at Swakopmund. The popular tournament brought together 13 regional teams to fight for bragging rights, exposure and much more. After four days of action at the Vineta Sports grounds, Otjozondjupa Region and hosts Erongo emerged as the finalists. […]
The Ministry of Education, Arts and Culture is currently conducting research on whether to either reduce or increase the academic intervals for schools. The Minister, Katrina Hanse-Himarwa said the government is considering whether to introduce a quarter academic year or even a two semester system.
The Directorate of Disability Affairs in the Office of the Vice President received a donation of 20 wheelchairs worth more than N$100 000. The Mayor of Smallingerland Municipality in the Netherlands, Tjeered Van Bekkum, handed over the donation.
The Red Cross Society in Namibia is consulting stakeholders to set up a branch in the //Karas Region. The Red Cross aims to prevent and alleviate human suffering wherever they may occur. With this in mind the society consulted stakeholders on possibilities of opening a branch in Keetmanshoop.
Cabinet has approved a new draft National Marine Pollution Contingency Plan, to replace the 2007 National Oil Spill Contingency Plan. Government is fully aware of the risks posed by shipping, as well as oil and gas exploration in Namibian waters.
The South African Naval vessel with that country’s marines have docked at the Walvis Bay harbour. The visit is aimed at strengthening relations between the two countries. A delegation of marines came to Namibia with the SAS Amatola vessel – the South African Navy’s first valour-class frigate.
The Namibian Newspaper Cup, held over the weekend in Swakopmund, was not just about football but provided a business opportunity for small enterprises. Vendors from different towns made their way to Swakopmund and made use of the opportunity presented by the tournament over the long weekend to make money.
The first-ever survey by the Health Ministry to assess the burden of HIV/AIDS, and the impact of prevention, care and treatment responses – was launched Wednesday. For the past 15 years, Government along with its development partners made several interventions to reduce the burden of HIV but the impact of such interventions on the population, […]
The Ministry of Education, Arts and Culture yesterday issued a circular stating that all regions should close schools and hostels and release all learners this Friday, 21 April. But the decision has brought about some inconveniences as some schools had exams scheduled to take place next week. Franlin Thomas spoke to Sanet Steenkamp, the Permanent […]
