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More Than 12 600 Children in Kunene Vaccinated Against Measles
By: Uakutura Kambaekua More than 12,600 (64 per cent) children in Kunene region have been vaccinated against the Measles-Rubella infection, while another 12145 (63 per cent) were also administered with Vitamin supplements during the National Integrated Immunisation Campaign and Covid-19….
Unpacking the Complexities of Environmental, Social and Governance and Sustainability
By: Ruan Bestbier The impact of climate change has become a business and household reality, and the world as we know it has changed dramatically. In a recent article published by the World Economic Forum, which investigated the factors shaping…
Kapofi, Shifeta Nominations Ignored Swapo Constitution – Helmut Angula
By: Hertha Ekandjo Former cabinet minister Helmut Angula says the nomination of environment minister Pohamba Shifeta and defence minister Frans Kapofi to contest the ruling party’s vice presidency was done at the expense of the Swapo constitution. Kapofi and Shifeta…
Okahao Council “Buys” Vehicles Without Proof of Payment
By: Justicia Shipena The Okahao Town Council was found to have purchased vehicles without proof of payments. This is according to auditor general Junias Kandjeke’s latest financial report on the town. “It was observed that there is no proof of…
“Unlicensed Fuel Station” Raises Eyebrows
Staff Writer A TotalEnergies partly-owned service station, which has been out of business for nearly eight years, has raised eyebrows as refurbishments have started to get it up and running despite there not being an operating license, sources close to…
Venaani Asks Germany To Reconsider Genocide Re-Negotiation Stance
Staff writer PDM leader McHenry Venaani has asked Germany’s foreign minister Annalena Baerbock to reconsider that country’s stance regarding the Joint Declaration on the 1904-1908 genocide. Earlier this month, the German government, while responding to written questions submitted by Sevim…
Agri Ministry Warns Southern Farmers To Remain On High Alert For FMD
By: Claudia Immanuel The agriculture ministry has called on farmers in the southern part of the country to remain alert for Foot and Mouth disease (FMD). This follows after the directorate of Veterinary Services under the ministry lifted the ban…
Female Farmers From 8 Regions Empower Each Other
Staff Writer High rental fees, stock theft, water problems, crowded communal areas and expensive land are among the factors holding female farmers from prospering in their farming. Around 15 female farmers met recently on the outskirts of Windhoek to empower…
Rössing Uranium Exceeded Target by 16 Per Cent in 2021
Staff Writer The Namibian Uranium Association says Rössing Uranium Mine produced 2 882 tonnes of Triuranium octoxide (U3O8) during 2021, representing a 16 per cent increase compared to 2020. In his presentation during the just-ended mining expo, Gabi Schneider said…
Union Says Some Former Air Namibia Employees Have Turned to Drugs, Alcohol
By: Sheila Perestrelo President of the National Cabin Crew Union (NCCU) Reginald Kock says that some former Air Namibia have turned to drugs and alcohol since losing their jobs at the national airliner which was officially folded last year following…