Category: National
Namibia Faces Urgent Need for Cancer Treatment Equipment
Dolly Menas As Namibia observes Cervical Cancer Awareness Month, attention has turned to the country’s urgent need for improved cancer treatment infrastructure. Despite progress in cervical cancer prevention and care, notably the Ministry of Health’s visual inspection with…
China’s Food Aid to Namibia: A Lifeline or a Threat to Local Farmers?
Justicia Shipena, David Shoombe The arrival of a Chinese ship delivering food aid to Namibia has sparked public discussions about the impact of such donations on the country’s economy and food security. While the aid offers relief for…
Relief Provided to 282 Households Affected by Floods in Khomas
Dolly Menas The government has provided 200 mattresses, 200 blankets, 50 tents and small cooking stoves to assist victims of the devastating flood that affected approximately 282 households in the Khomas region on January 04. This is part of the…
HDF to Generate 142 GWh of Green Baseload Electricity
Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus Hydrogène de France (HDF), a French-owned company, plans to generate 142 GWh of green baseload electricity annually using green hydrogen and Namibia’s renewable energy resources. This development was revealed in the latest report on green hydrogen…
Namibia on Alert as Flu Outbreak in China Raises Global Concerns
Justicia Shipena Namibia is closely monitoring the situation regarding a flu outbreak in China, identified as Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV), which has raised global concerns and the country is prepared to respond if the virus reaches its borders. This…
Govt Urged to Prioritise Traditional Crops in Green Schemes
Annakleta Haikera The lack of seed production in some parts of Namibia has significantly affected subsistence farmers, prompting calls for government intervention. As such, Johannes Hausiku, Chairperson of the Kavango West Farmers Union, has urged the government to…
City Slammed for Leadership Vacuum
Dolly Menas The City of Windhoek has entered 2025 without key office bearers, including a mayor, deputy mayor, and chairperson of the management committee. This leadership vacuum stems from repeated delays in council elections caused by walkouts and…
Namibia Receives Financial Boost for 2025 Indoor Hockey World Cup
Hee-Dee Walenga Namibia’s national men’s and women’s indoor hockey teams were officially sent off by the Ministry of Sport, Youth and National Service and the National Sports Commission on Monday morning in Windhoek. To support the teams’ preparation…
Heavy Rains Revive Kavango River, Boosting Livelihoods
Annakleta Haikera The Kavango River remains a lifeline for many residents of the Kavango West and East regions, who depend on its natural resources for their daily sustenance and livelihood. For many, it is not just a water source…
Kabbe Residents Threaten to Shoot Hippos Over Crop Damage
Frans Sinengela Residents of Kabbe constituency in the Zambezi region are threatening drastic action, including shooting hippos, as frustration mounts over unaddressed crop damage caused by wildlife. Farmers in the floodplain areas accuse the Ministry of Environment, Forestry,…