University of Namibia (Unam) students are worried about the decision to ask them to write second opportunity examinations before the release of their continuous assessment marks. Speaking to The Namibian on Thursday, university spokesperson Simon Namesho confirmed this. He said…
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The Ministry of Health and Social Services has announced that Top Score vanilla-flavoured instant maize porridge will be returned to retail shelves following the completion of safety tests. This decision comes after public outcry over the reported deaths of three…
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A lecturer at the Namibia University of Science and Technology says artificial intelligence (AI) has changed the way educators approach teaching. Josephina Muntuumo says teachers and lecturers face the challenge of how to customise tutoring to individual students, but AI…
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The home affairs ministry has condemned political activist Michael Amushelelo for his “defamatory” claims about one of its staff members on social media. This comes after Amushelelo slammed a Ministry of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety, and Security staff member for…
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… Presidency tells former New Era editor; union fears for media freedom The Namibian Presidency has told New Era’s former managing editor, Johnathan Beukes, to take his complaints to the media ombudsman. The Presidency was responding to Beukes speaking out…
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The Cancer Association of Namibia (CAN) has introduced a new initiative to support cancer patients in need of end-of-life care. Palliative Care Namibia, a division of CAN, officially launched the Palliative Care Fund last week, to provide financial assistance to…
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The Walvis Bay Corridor Group (WBCG) is set to open roadside wellness clinics along the Walvis Bay-Ndola-Lubumbashi Development Corridor. These clinics aim to improve access to essential health services for truck drivers, cross-border traders and local communities who rely on…
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The Ministry of Information and Communication technology says former New Era managing editor Johnathan Beukes left the company on a mutual separation agreement. The ministry had earlier said Beukes was dismissed. The ministry released a statement remedying their earlier miscommunication…
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Former New Era managing editor Johnathan Beukes says the planned merger of New Era Publication Corporation (NEPC) and the Namibia Press Agency (Nampa) would muzzle New Era’s “principled voice”. This comes as Beukes yesterday in a WhatsApp message announced he…
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The Namibia Water Corporation (NamWater) will soon replace the pipeline supplying the north with water. NamWater has signed contracts for the replacement of the Ogongo-Oshakati pipeline to secure reliable water supply to northern Namibia. This was announced by NamWater spokesperson…
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The Ministry of Health and Social Services, in collaboration with UNAIDS, have announced that about 228 538 Namibians are living with HIV. This was recently announced in the Namibia 2024 HIV Spectrum Estimate. The HIV estimates, which are released on…
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The Ministry of Information and Communication Technology has confirmed the dismissal of former New Era Publishing Corporation (New Era) managing editor Jonathan Beukes. “Following the dismissal of the managing editor of the New Era Publication Corporation (NEPC), the Ministry of…
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