The Merck Foundation observed World Diabetes Day with Africa’s first ladies, ministries of health, medical societies and academia, through its ‘Nationwide Diabetes and Hypertension Blue Points Programme’ Merck Foundation chief executive Rasha Kelej emphasises the role of the foundation through…

Defence minister Frans Kapofi says the Namibian Defence Force (NDF) is willing to join the police to fight crime if they are called to do so. Some of the crimes on the increase are robberies and house break-ins. Commenting on…

The Merck Foundation joins the rest of the world in observing World Diabetes Day 2024, together with Africa’s first ladies, ministries of health, medical societies and academia, through their ‘Nationwide Diabetes & Hypertension Blue Points Programme’ Merck Foundation chief executive…

Former first lady Monica Geingos has warned members of the public to be aware of a scam promoting forex trading platforms, investment opportunities, and get-rich-quick schemes. In a statement issued by Geingos’ office on Friday, people were warned that scammers…

Tanzanian president Samia Hassan says progress has been made in maternal care in Tanzania, but more needs to be done. She says producing local specialist doctors is a challenge the Merck Foundation is helping to address by offering doctors across…

The significant gap in youth involvement in shaping the Namibian and African energy landscape has inspired the founder of the Namibia Youth Energy Forum (NYEF) to pursue a career in renewable energy. “Growing up, I was fortunate to travel extensively,…

For warrant officer Leonard Shilongo, being a police officer is more than just a job – it’s a calling. Regardless of challenges faced while on duty, he continues to serve the community. Shilongo is the unit commander of the Ongwediva…

“Seeing ‘Momeya’ from being an idea to an award-winning film is truly an unbelievable feeling,” says Namibian film-maker Ndakalako Shilongo. Her comments follow the film scooping the best cinematography and best costume design and make-up awards at the recent Bantu…

The health of river ecosystems is becoming worse as water quality declines. The main cause of damage to the rivers in the basin is pollution from untreated or poorly treated waste water, mining and industrial activities. As towns, the population…

“ALTHOUGH mine didn’t work out after only being married for a year, love and marriage remain a beautiful thing,” says journalist, filmmaker and author Selima Henock (36). She said this in an interview with The Weekender, following the launch of…

Sylvia Nghinamwami is still waiting for her nephew’s body two weeks after he drowned at Lake Guinas near Tsumeb in the Oshikoto region. O’linn Nauyoma (16) from Etosha Secondary School drowned three weeks ago while on a learners representative council…