By: Selma Taapopi The Africa Centres for Disease Control (Africa CDC), has provided the Ministry of Health and Social Services with cold chain equipment worth N$5.6 million, which will assist the ministry to safely store and distribute vaccines and critical medical supplies. Africa CDC Director General Dr. Jean Kaseya said the donation is part of […]
By: Ellen Shihepo Namibia and the Federal Republic of Germany are conducting a feasibility study on the desalination of seawater for green hydrogen production. This comes after Germany’s Federal head of department in the Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF) noted that water is limited in Namibia and will require a desalination plant to ensure […]
By: Selma Taapopi The Namibia Statistics Agency has launched the national infrastructure atlas 2023 which shows the number of buildings and roads in the country. This serves as guide for spatial planning and guide for government to improve infrastructure for societal well-being. The Atlas indicate that the country has a total of 530 health facilities, […]
By: Josia Shigwedha Windhoek City Police’s head of victim subsection, Superintendent Cesilie Bibby Kolokwe, says the number of cases where fathers are denied access to their children is on the increase. Kolokwe, a seasoned police officer, encouraged fathers to speak out and seek assistance, emphasising that a child deserves both parents’ love and support. According […]
By: Valeria Handobe & Finna Kahili Two young female parliamentarians, Inna Hengari and Emma Theofelus, have called for renewed efforts to increase women’s representation in all sectors. Hengari and Theofelus were responding to what can be done to ensure women’s inclusivity after the Namibia Statistics Agency (NSA) figures indicated that females make up half of the country’s population. […]
By: Josia Shigwedha Hundreds of unemployed youth took to the streets of Windhoek this morning demanding a once-off N$250 000 payment to all unemployed individuals to start various projects. The group also called on Parliament to establish an unemployment fund that would pay out monthly grants. According to the youth, the majority of whom are […]
By: Josia Shigwedha The Southern African Development Community (SADC) region has witnessed a significant increase in organised crime over the past few years, primarily orchestrated by criminal networks. These crimes include drug and human trafficking, as well as illegal firearms trade, among others. This was shared by Namibian Police Inspector-General Joseph Shikongo while speaking during […]
By: Valeria Handobe The Government Institutions Pension Fund (GIPF) premiered its new edutainment television series called “Our Family Ties”, which aims to share the institutions’ stories, benefits, myths, and member experiences while addressing frequently asked questions. The series, consisting of six episodes, is set to premiere on local televisions this week.
By: Josia Shigwedha & Jackson Kunatela President, Nangolo Mbumba, stated that the country’s independence came from the sacrifices made by people, including many from the Zambezi region. Mbumba mentioned names including the late Swapo vice president Brendan Simbaye, and PLAN commissar Greenwell Simasiku Matongo, who were all from the region. The president made these remarks […]
By: Joseph Sheefeni & Valeria Handobe In the wake of the passing of the country’s third president Hage Geingob, this year’s Independence Day celebration marks the first major event since his departure. Mangaliso Touré, the eldest son of Geingob who currently lives in the U.S., reflected on his father’s lasting impact on the nation. According to […]
