The Ministry of Health and Social Services (MoHSS) has launched the third edition of the National Technical Guidelines for Integrated Disease Surveillance and Response. The guidelines aim to build capacities for early detection, confirmation, and response to public health threats to prevent unnecessary illness, death, and disability. The guidelines will assist in detecting communicable and […]

The Ministry of Health and Social Services (MoHSS) has declared the end of the Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever outbreak in Namibia. “The 15th of June 2023 marked the 28th day following the demise of the confirmed case. The date is considered the last possible day of exposure. There have been no additional cases of Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic […]

The Dutch and Danish Prime Ministers have underscored the need to have discussions around the Ukraine-Russia conflict outside Europe in a bid to find amicable solutions. This is given the extensive impact of the conflict on the global economy, Namibia included.

Residents of Keetmanshoop woke up this morning to an unusual blanket of fog engulfing the southern town. Motorists had to turn their headlights on and drive slowly as the foggy condition that lasted for about two hours reduced visibility. According to the Namibia Meteorological Service, very cold conditions are expected in the south tomorrow. These […]

Ambassador of Zimbabwe to Namibia, Melody Chaurura, says Namibia and Zimbabwe’s formidable partnership should be used to address regional development. Chaurura said this during his visit to the Omaheke Region. Chaurura stressed that it’s time the two countries elevated their ties to capacitate communities by exchanging ideas and business opportunities. “We are saying Zimbabwe is […]

Speakers at the World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought say women should be empowered to own land and produce food for the nation. Namibia observed the World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought at Usakos, in the Karibib Constituency. This constituency, together with Daures in the Erongo Region, was hard hit by drought, and […]

Government communication officers must strive to make communication channels more accessible to all citizens, regardless of location or socio-economic status. This reminder was made by the Minister of Information and Communication Technology, Dr. Peya Mushelenga, who urged the officers to give accurate information promptly and transparently. The communication officers are gathered in Swakopmund for a […]

Namibia and the Benelux countries have agreed to waive visas for diplomatic and official passport holders, in addition to signing the re-admission agreement. The Benelux Union is made up of Belgium, the Netherlands, and Luxemburg. The modalities of the agreement to waive visas for diplomatic and official passport holders are still being worked out, including […]

The Prime Ministers of the Netherlands and Denmark are in the country for a joint working visit. Mark Rutte and Mette Frederiksen are currently meeting at the State House with President Hage Geingob and other senior officials. The joint visit is expected to present the three countries with a great opportunity to strengthen dialogue on […]

Prosecutor General Martha Imalwa has yet to file a plea and counterclaim in the case in which marijuana activists Brain Jaftha and Borro Ndungulu want the government to legalise the use of cannabis in Namibia. High Court Judge Eileen Rakow has postponed the matter to August 1st. Jaftha and Ndungulu are demanding that the legislative […]