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Through its new animation film ‘Mark’s Pressure’, the Merck Foundation urges people to exercise regularly, eat healthy and stop smoking as part of preventive measures to prevent and manage hypertension and diabetes, which are predominant risk factors for the development of several serious complications and diseases. The Merck Foundation, joined the rest of the world […]
Althrough it can be done with love and passion, parenting children with disabilities can be one of the most demanding and difficult things one can endure. Prepetua Hatupopi (44) says taking care of her 10-year-old daughter, Lonia Madume, has been nothing but challenging and socially isolating, which led her to suffer depression. “In the beginning […]
Popular Democratic Movement (PDM) leader McHenry Venaani has expressed condolences to the family of the late veteran journalist and Republikein news editor Ronelle Rademeyer. Venaani described Rademeyer as a beacon of excellence in the Namibian media landscape. “Her passing is not only a loss to her loved ones but also to the entire journalism fraternity.” […]
International Biodiversity Day, celebrated annually on 22 May, raises awareness of the importance of biodiversity and the urgent need to protect the variety of life on earth. This year’s celebrations took place at Lüderitz, with environment, forestry and tourism minister Pohamba Shifeta delivering the keynote address.Shifeta said the celebration was “a momentous occasion that underscores […]
Zambezi Office National donated 30 printers valued at approximately N$210 000 to both private and state schools in the region on Wednesday. Regional education director Alex Sikume said educational resources are not always sufficient to purchase the necessary equipment for schools but donations help close the gap. “This donation has come at the most opportune […]
Southern African Development Community (SADC) heads of state on Monday launched a U$5,5 billion (N$99 billion) humanitarian aid appeal to feed over 60 million people affected by drought and floods. The appeal was launched during the extraordinary virtual summit of SADC heads of state and government on El Niño induced drought and floods, to mobilise […]
Imprisoned former National Assembly member Geoffrey Mwilima has lost a Supreme Court appeal through which he tried to get a court order for his release from prison on medical grounds. Mwilima (68) appealed to the Supreme Court after High Court judge Marlene Tommasi in September last year dismissed an application by him for an order […]
The Namibia Water Corporation (NamWater) has announced a planned water rationing exercise in the northern regions of Ohangwena, Oshikoto and Oshana from Monday to Friday next week. This is due to critical maintenance scheduled at the Oshakati treatment plant. In a notice issued on Tuesday, NamWater announced the rationing of water supply from 22h00 to […]
Information technology company for the air transport industry Sita has announced its acquisition of Materna IPS. With air traffic set to double by 2040, airports and airlines must deliver smoother passenger experiences. Sita will offer the industry a unique opportunity to transform airports from simple transit hubs to digital, personalised experiences for travellers across the […]
The US says Russia launched a satellite last week which it believes may be capable of attacking other such probes. “Russia launched a satellite into low Earth orbit that we assess is likely a counter space weapon,” said Pentagon spokesman Brig Gen Pat Ryder on Tuesday evening. It was on the “same orbit” as a […]