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Presidential Debate: Candidates Tackle Housing, Land, and Economic Reforms
By: Hertha Ekandjo In a recent presidential debate, housing, land allocation, and economic reform took centre stage as candidates shared their visions for Namibia’s future. McHenry Venaani, leader of the official opposition, stressed the urgent need for affordable…
Beyond Words: Mbumba Calls for Action on the Pact for the Future
By: Justicia Shipena President Nangolo Mbumba has stressed that the future cannot be built on well-crafted documents alone, emphasising that tangible progress will depend on the effective implementation of initiatives like the Pact for the Future, the Global…
Vendors Urged to Maintain Good Hygiene: Kamati Urges Traders to Stop Sleeping On-Site
By: Mathias Hangala Windhoek Mayor Queen Omagano Kamati has called on vendors to prioritise good hygiene practices. Speaking at a City of Windhoek (CoW) consultative meeting with vendors in Okuryangava on Saturday, Kamati raised concerns over poor hygiene…
NSS Annual Laparoscopic Workshop Resumes After COVID-19 Hiatus
By: Loise Shiimi The Onandjokwe Intermediate Hospital and Ondangwa Private Hospital hosted the annual Namibian Surgical Society (NSS) workshop from September 18 to 21. Approximately 24 doctors, along with 12 nurses from various regions and abroad, attended the…
Andara District Records Highest Malaria Cases in Kavango East
By: Annakleta Haikera The Kavango East region has recorded over 3,300 malaria cases this year across three districts, with Andara leading the numbers at 2,402 cases, followed by Nyangana with 494, and Rundu reporting 415. This information was…
Africans Participate in International Cybersecurity Camp
By: Dwight Links An international cybersecurity camp, organised by Positive Technologies with support from the Russian Ministry of Digital Development, was recently held in Moscow. The engagement aimed to equip 70 cybersecurity specialists from around the world with…
Australian Company Joins Madison in Cobra Uranium Project
By: Staff Writer Australian firm Star Minerals has teamed up with Canadian mining company Madison Metals to advance the Cobra Uranium Project near the Rossing Uranium Mine in Namibia’s Erongo region. The project is estimated to contain 15.6…
Agricultural Transformation Key to Ending Hunger – !Gawaxab
By: Hertha Ekandjo Governor of the Bank of Namibia, Johannes !Gawaxab, has stressed the urgent need to transform agriculture to combat hunger, reduce malnutrition, and promote economic growth. Speaking at the Bank’s 25th Annual Symposium on Thursday, he…
Economy Expands By N$4.9 Billion in Q2
By: Staff writer The Namibian economy expanded by N$4.9 billion to N$59.5 billion during the second quarter of 2024, marking a growth of 3.5%. This is however a slight decline in economic activities compared to a growth of 3.6%…
Guterres Calls for Faster African Inclusion in UN Security Council
By: Justicia Shipena United Nations (UN) Secretary-General António Guterres says he wants to see Africa’s representation on the UN Security Council accelerated once a decision on its reforms is finalised. In a response to Eagle FM on Wednesday,…