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Lead Exposure In Children At Rosh Pinah Labelled ‘Harmless’
By: Josefina Lukas THE Ministry of Health and Social Services says it has discovered that lead exposure recorded in children at Rosh Pinah in the //Kharas region does not pose any health risks. About two months ago, the ministry…
About N$10m needed to repair Ella Du Plessis … as principal calls for counselling support for traumatised pupils
By: Brandon Shilongo The Principal of Ella Du Plessis Secondary School, Jakavaza Kavari, has stated that the school requires an estimated N$5 to N$10 million for the restoration of a hostel block that was destroyed by a fire on…
Escalating cases of breast cancer raise concerns
By: Flora Katutiramambo Breast cancer is becoming a growing concern in Namibia, with the number of cases on a consistent rise. This worrisome trend was highlighted by Rolf Hansen, the Chief Executive Officer of the Namibian Cancer Association during a…
NABTA Considers Taxi Fare Increase
By: Brandon Shilongo THE Bus and Taxi Association of Namibia (NABTA) is contemplating a call for an increase in bus and taxi fares in the wake of the recent surge in petrol prices. On Wednesday, fuel prices experienced a sharp…
Namibia’s exports surge over eight months in 2023
By: Justicia Shipena Namibia’s export sector has experienced a notable upswing, totaling N$67,2 billion, in the first eight months of 2023. This was revealed by the Namibia Statistics Agency (NSA) in its latest trade statistics report released yesterday. The report…
Residents To Drag Geingob Into Dispute Over Debt Collector
By: Josefina Lukas Some residents in Katutura want President Hage Geingob to intervene in a standoff between them and the Windhoek Municipality over a debt collector they claim was a burden on their financial well-being. The municipality recently appointed RedForce…
Lack Of Investments In Education Hinders Growth – Kavihuha
By: Flora Katutiramambo and Lavinia Shawapala LACK of investments in the education sector in Namibia is one of the factors preventing teaching to evolve into a profession that attracts investments and opportunities for teacher development and expansion. This is according…
Rural Areas Are Zones Of Economic Misery – !Gawaxab
By: Justicia Shipena BANK of Namibia Governor Johannes !Gawaxab believes rural communities in the country are facing economic distress because they seem to be neglected “and have become zones of economic misery”. He emphasised the need to revitalise these areas…
Post-pandemic economic recovery exceeds expectations – reports IMF
By: Hertha Ekandjo NAMIBIA’S economy has not only bounced back to pre-pandemic levels but has potentially surpassed them, driven by a robust resurgence in mineral production. Thanks to sustained growth in the mining sector and a revival in tourism,…
Fuel prices are rising again as the economy struggles
By: Josef Kefas Sheehama The Ministry of Mines and Energy, last week, announced an increase in the prices of petrol and diesel, citing a combination of rising international oil prices and the depreciation of the Namibian Dollar and catastrophic flooding…