Category: National
UNAM, Idaho University Partner to Curb Neonatal Mortality
By: Fransina Nghidengwa The Midwifery Department of the School of Nursing & Public Health at the University of Namibia (UNAM) has partnered with Idaho State University (ISU) in a concerted effort to reduce maternal and neonatal mortality rates in…
Runs Group Invests N$100,000 into Okamwandi Village Sports Tournament
By: Loise Shiimi The Runs group has sponsored the 11th edition of Taute Cup Annual Sports Tournament, at the tune of about N$100,000. Tuete Cup will run from 24 to 25 August 2024 at Severin Kambonde Gabriel Ashivudhi Sports…
Over 1,500 Agribank Clients to Benefit From N$116m Drought Relief
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus The Agricultural Bank of Namibia (Agribank) has announced plans to provide instalment relief totaling N$116 million to approximately 1,527 farmland and livestock account holders as part of the national drought aid program. This was confirmed by…
Local Content Policy for Petroleum Sector Gains Momentum
By: Justicia Shipena The Ministry of Mines and Energy says it is accelerating efforts to finalise the development Namibia’s local content policy aimed at enhancing local participation in the industry. The policy, called the National Upstream Petroleum Local Content…
NAB Defends Food Import Ban Citing Trade Imbalance
By: Hertha Ekandjo The Namibia Agronomic Board (NAB) says concerns by South Africa’s regarding the recent import ban on certain agronomic and horticultural products are misaligned with the principles of fair trade among Southern African Customs Union (SACU)…
New Bank Windhoek Headquarters Construction to Create Over 250 Jobs
By: Abigail Nalisa Capricorn Group has announced that the construction of its new 13-story headquarters at the corner of Independence Avenue and Kasino Street will generate over 250 local jobs. The project, situated in the heart of Windhoek’s…
Competition Watchdog Approves Sale of Osino Resources to Chinese Miners
By: Hertha Ekandjo The Namibian Competition Commission (NaCC) has granted approval for the sale of Osino Resources to Chinese mining group Shanjin (formerly known as Yintai). The C$368 million (N$4.8 billion) deal, announced in March, was contingent upon…
Govt Launches Community Health Posts in Nine Regions
By: Uakutura Kambaekua The Ministry of Health and Social Services has launched Community Health Posts (CHPs) across nine regions, aimed at enabling community members to access basic healthcare services. CHPs are basic primary healthcare facilities positioned below the…
Shangula Urges Collaborative Efforts in Regional HIV/AIDS Response
By: Hertha Ekandjo Health Minister Kalumbi Shangula has emphasised the urgent need for a unified approach in the fight against HIV/AIDS. Speaking at the second meeting of the Regional Technical Network on Resource Optimisation of HIV and Broader…
Alweendo Wants 10 Zambezi Schools Electrified
By: Justicia Shipena Minister of Mines and Energy, Tom Alweendo, has called for urgent measures to address the lack of electricity in 10 schools across the Zambezi region. During a courtesy visit to Zambezi Regional Governor Lawrence Sampofu on…