Category: National
President has right to express disappointment
State House says President Hage Geingob has the right to express disappointment with a line of questioning that undermines the gravity of COVID-19 in favour of sensational journalism. Responding to the issue of the Nampa journalist Edward Mumbuu, the State…
Haufiku bares his soul
President Hage Geingob has said that health minister Dr Kalumbi Shangula recommended that former health minister and Covid-19 task force leader, Dr Bernard Haufiku be withdrawn from the ministry because he caused discord among team members. Dr Haufiku has also…
NHE signs deal to start building 1 200 houses
The Minister of Urban and Rural Development, Hon Erastus Uutoni officiated at the National Housing Enterprise (NHE) contract signing ceremony with several contractors held today in Eros. “We have signed already with the first contractors there in Katutura. On Friday…
We don’t need an IMF loan – Nico Smit
Economist Nico Smit says he is baffled that Namibia has had to request for a higher loan from the International Monetary Fund than that requested by South Africa saying that this will sink the economy deeper into debt. Namibia has…
I did not form a party, the people did- Itula
Newly elected President for the Independent Patriots for Change, Dr. Panduleni Itula has said that it was never his intention for him to create a political party. Her said his party came about as a result of people that he…
Revised de-isolation protocol announced
Asymptomatic patients will be discharged from isolation 10 days after the positive test for SARS-CoV-2, while symptomatic patients to be discharged from isolation 10 days after onset of symptoms, with at least 3 additional days without symptoms. The revised de-isolation…
Take evolving Covid-19 seriously – Shangula
Health minister Dr Kalumbi Shangula said Namibians need to take the evolving Covid-19 seriously as witnessed by the increasing cases and loss of life. Speaking during a media conference at State House in Windhoek on Friday, Dr Kalumbi said what…
Give students an option – students’ union
Maxmilliant Katjimune has said that higher education students must be given the option to choose whether they want to come back to campus or not, as the debate of whether to keep on with schooling this year or not rages…
Majority of Namibia’s nurses in isolation, quarantine – Union
The Namibia Nurses Union says the majority of their members are either in isolation or quarantine after contracting Covid-19 or coming into contact with an infected person. Health minister Dr Kalumbi Shangula said last week that five nurses had tested…
Education launches return to school survey
The education ministry today launched a preparedness survey to make sure the Grade 4, 5, 6, 8 and 10 learners are ready to go back to class. The survey will help the ministry decide whether to allow the learners to…