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Political analyst Ndumba Kamwanyah believes National Unity Democratic Organisation (Nudo) secretary general Joseph Kauandenge’s decision to withdraw from running for the party’s top job was likely forced. Kauandenge yesterday announced he would not run for the presidency or any other position at the party’s upcoming elective congress. Kauandenge was among those who would run for […]
The Namibian government has welcomed Cuba’s removal from the United States (US) list of countries not fully cooperating in combating terrorism. This was announced in a statement by the Ministry of International Relations and Cooperation on Wednesday. “The government of the Republic of Namibia takes cognisance of this step taken by the US government to […]
The Office of the Prime Minister (OPM) has clarified a statement by executive director I-Ben Nashandi regarding drought relief food distribution. The clarification comes after a report on Wednesday suggested that government employees, including school executives, directors, principals, nurses and police officers, were eligible for drought relief food. The OPM noted that government employees with […]
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 […]