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Namibian economists are raising concerns over the country’s vulnerability in light of escalating trade tensions between the United States (US) and China. This follows US president Donald Trump’s announcement of a 90-day pause on higher tariffs for certain countries, amid…
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Independent Patriots for Change (IPC) member of parliament Bertha Nghifikwa has criticised the current education system for promoting pupils without academic merit, failing to prepare youth for the job market, and neglecting schools in rural areas. Delivering her maiden speech…
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Deputy minister of industry, mines and energy and member of parliament Gaudentia Krohne says Namibia’s path to economic growth lies in industrial development, local beneficiation and renewable energy expansion. Krohne was speaking in the National Assembly this week. Krohne said…
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The Namibia Airports Company (NAC) has appointed economist Namene Kalili as its new commercial services and strategy executive effective from 1 April. This was recently announced by NAC chief executive Bisey /Uirab. According to /Uirab, Kalili, who brings more than…
Puyeipawa Nakashole
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Brain health is crucial in building a productive, thriving society. This was reaffirmed by Nedbank Namibia through its support of the ‘Brain Awareness’ event in Windhoek last Thursday. The event, aligned with international Brain Awareness Week spearheaded by the Dana…
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Minister of health and social services Esperance Luvindao says Namibia remains committed to eliminating tuberculosis (TB) as a public health threat. Luvindao was speaking at the national commemoration of World TB Day at Tsandi last Thursday. Speaking at her first…
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A woman who has never menstruated due to a rare medical condition recalls the terrifying moment when a doctor told her that, despite her physical appearance, she might have male chromosomes. Now 32 years old, Anna Hamukwaya* vividly remembers the…
Puyeipawa Nakashole
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The Ministry of Education, Arts and Culture has cautioned that prolonged legal battles about school hostel catering tenders may result in food shortages at hostels across the country. According to the education ministry’s deputy executive director, Knox Imbuwa, the ministry…
Puyeipawa Nakashole
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Swapo deputy secretary general Uahekua Herunga has defended president Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah’s decision to appoint Esperance Luvindao as minister of health and social services. Speaking to Desert FM yesterday, Herunga dismissed concerns that the new minister is inexperienced, saying no one…
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Namibia is ranked among the top countries globally for high tuberculosis (TB) incidence, with 8 652 cases recorded in 2024. According to Ministry of Health and Social Services executive director Ben Nangombe, Namibia currently ranks 11th worldwide in TB incidence,…
Puyeipawa Nakashole
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Katutura residents say the worsening state of their pothole-riddled roads poses safety risks and reflects neglect by the authorities, who promise ongoing repairs. The Katutura Residents Committee, led by chairperson Benestus Kandundu, has raised concerns over what it describes as…
Puyeipawa Nakashole
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The United States (US) embassy in Namibia has announced that the Namibian government will require US citizens to obtain a visa prior to entering the country starting on 1 April. In a statement issued on Monday, the embassy advised US…
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