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Deputy minister of health and social services Esther Muinjangue yesterday extended her gratitude to the Diamond Manufacturers’ Association of Namibia (Diaman) for donating to Windhoek Central Hospital’s mental health unit. Diaman is a member-based organisation with representatives from diamond-cutting and -polishing factories. The organisation’s donation includes furniture, sanitary items, chairs, medical equipment and mattresses to […]
Swanu splinter leader Charles Katjivirue said Evilastus Kaaronda is in contempt of court at a media briefing held at their head office on Wednesday. Katjivirue raised concerns over what he perceives as a misinterpretation of a recent court settlement by Kaaronda, which he claims is hindering the party’s progress. Katjivirue said Kaaronda has already initiated […]
A collaboration between three ministries aims to address health risks across human, animal, plant and environmental health sectors. Minister of agriculture, water and land reform Calle Schlettwein this week announced the launch of the Tripartite One Health National Strategy for 2024 to 2028. This took place at a ceremony in collaboration with minister of health […]
A lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer/questioning and intersex (LGBTQI+) activist and a human rights lawyer say they are hoping for the High Court’s positive judgement on the constitutionality of the criminalisation of sodomy in Namibia. The judgement is expected to be delivered on Friday. Friedel Dausab, a gay Namibian man and activist, is challenging the […]
The Environmental Investment Fund (EIF) of Namibia marked a significant milestone in the nation’s sustainability journey at the fourth edition of the Sustainable Development Awards. The ceremony highlighted the achievements of individuals and organisations leading the charge towards a greener tomorrow, while emphasising the importance of continued collaboration. Capricorn Group Sustainability head Ruan Bestibier says […]
Some Mobile Telecommunications Limited (MTC) customers have expressed concern about privacy issues during conference calls, with users saying they are added to calls without their permission. Multi-party calls allow subscribers to add users to a call simultaneously. However, MTC says no complaints have been lodged through its customer service platforms or the telecommunications regulator. MTC […]
The Ministry of Health and Social Services has been running a campaign for free eye surgery that kicked off on Saturday at Rundu Intermediate Hospital. More than 500 people have been screened so far. The campaign targets patients from three regions: the Kavango West, Zambezi and Kavango East regions. The campaign happens annually from May […]
A group of frustrated elderly people from Farm Versailles in Windhoek rural constituency took to the streets on Wednesday morning to demonstrate against the premature dismissal of their village development committee. The residents gathered at the Khomas Regional Council to hand over a petition that detailed their complaints. According to one of the residents, Mariana […]
Health and social services deputy minister Esther Muinjangue has highlighted certain harmful cultural norms like otjiramue practices as possible reasons for the country’s alarmingly high child rape cases. Muinjangue was discussing the importance of family and society in protecting children against harm on Desert Radio yesterday. “It is very unfortunate that sometimes those that are […]
A total of 15 198 houses were built and 22 659 plots serviced in urban Namibia by state and private developers in the past eight years. On average, this represents almost 2 000 houses built annually. The government allocated more than N$800 million to the construction of basic services, housing, offices and rural development centres […]