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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…
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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…
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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,…
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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…
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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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The police have confirmed the deaths of four men in separate drowning incidents in different parts of the country over the weekend. National police spokesperson deputy commissioner Kauna Shikwambi says Salomo Akudhenga (37) was found dead in a water pan…
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Swapo deputy secretary general Uahekua Herunga has defended president Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah’s decision to downsize the Cabinet, saying the move was necessary. Speaking to Desert Radio on Tuesday, Herunga said cutting the number of ministers from 21 to 14, with eight…
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Namibian opthamologist Helena Ndume says she was never approached for the health minister position, which was given to Esperance Luvindao. This is contrary to sources who claim Ndume turned down the position. Ndume told The Namibian yesterday that any questions…
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A girl (17) from Ompandakani at Ondangwa in the Oshana region is under police investigation after allegedly concealing the birth of her baby. According to the Namibian Police’s spokesperson, deputy commissioner Kauna Shikwambi, the incident occurred in the early hours…
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FORMER first lady Monica Geingos has dismissed allegations of motivating the Presidency to appoint minister of health and social service Esperance Luvindao for her personal gains. A circulating WhatsApp message alleges that former president Nangolo Mbumba lobbied for Luvindao’s appointment,…
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