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Health Ministry Draft Policy on Universal Health Coverage
By: Hertha Ekandjo The Ministry of Health and Social Services has revealed the draft policy on Universal Health Coverage aimed at expanding healthcare access across the country. The policy has been presented to Health Minister Kalumbi Shangula…
New EU Deforestation RegulationsTo Enhance Forest Governance
By: Justicia Shipena The introduction of the European Union’s new deforestation regulations presents Namibia with an opportunity to strengthen its forest governance, according to Agriculture, Water, and Land Reform Minister Calle Schlettwein. The regulation could help advance other…
WHO Announces First Prequalified Vaccine for Mpox
By: Justicia Shipena The World Health Organisation (WHO) has announced the first-ever prequalification of a vaccine for Mpox, marking a significant milestone in the fight against the viral disease, which has been a growing global health concern. Prequalification…
Walvis Bay and Red Force Reconcile, Reinstate Contract
By: Hertha Ekandjo The Municipality of Walvis Bay has resolved its legal dispute with debt collection agency Red Force, reaching an agreement last week to reinstate the company’s contract. This decision follows the Walvis Bay Municipal…
Namibian Hydrologists Attend Groundwater Congress
By: Mathias Hangala Namibian hydrologists were among the participants at the recently concluded annual Groundwater Congress held in Davos, Switzerland. The congress, themed Interacting Groundwater, is a premier international event organised under the auspices of the International…
36 Journalists Trained to Report on Upcoming Elections
By: Abigail Nalisa A total of 36 journalists from various regions across Namibia received training on effectively reporting the 2024 electoral processes. The training took place from September 10th to 13th at the Namibia Press Agency (NAMPA)…
Namibia Rugby Union Caps Off a Successful Season
By: Hee-Dee Walenga The Namibian Rugby Union season came to a thrilling close on Saturday at the Hage Geingob Stadium, with finals in the women’s, reserve, and premier leagues determining the champions in each division. The day…
Opinion: Inclusivity Depends on Skills and Access to Capital
By: Kandjengo kaMkwaanyoka The word “inclusivity” is often used by many who want to appear caring, but few offer practical solutions on how to achieve it. We can shout and give passionate speeches, but building an inclusive…
Without Mining, Namibia’s GDP Remains Stagnant Below N$131 Billion
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus An in-depth analysis of Namibia’s economic performance from 2015 to 2023 reveals that without contributions from the mining sector, the country’s economy has remained stagnant since 2015. The comparison, based on Namibia’s yearly Gross Domestic Product…
Fertiliser Prices Stabilise After Years of Increases, Reports First Capital
By: Justicia Shipena Fertiliser prices are finally stabilising after continuous increases since 2022, according to the latest Food Price Monitor report by First Capital. The Fertiliser Price Index has shown a consistent decline, signalling a stabilisation following the sharp…