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Health / Medical

Urgent Call for Blood Donations by NamBTS

The Blood Transfusion Service has issued an urgent appeal for blood donations, urging the public to come forward and help save lives. Frieda Vatileni-Asino from NAMBTS emphasized that regular donations are crucial to maintain sufficient blood supply for hospitals and patients in need.

today20 November, 2025

Namibia

Namibia and Angola Sign Cross-Border Asset Deal

The governments of Namibia and Angola have signed a landmark Asset Sharing Agreement, allowing them to jointly recover and share N$3.3 million in unlawfully acquired assets under Chapter V of the UN Convention Against Corruption. The agreement was signed by Namibia’s Minister of Justice and Labor, Fillemon Wise Immanuel, and Angola’s Attorney General, Hélder Fernando Pitta Grós. Ministry of Justice and Labor spokesperson Edmund //Khoaseb provided further details.

today20 November, 2025

Namibia

Citizens Urged to Support Miss Namibia As Human Rights Lawyer weighs in on Suzzy K Tribalist Commentary

The Ministry of Information and Communication Technology, via Interim Executive Director Linda Aipinge, has called on all citizens to fully support Johanna Swartbooi at Miss Universe 2025, condemning tribalism and emphasizing national unity. Human Rights Lawyer Norman Tjombe noted that Swartbooi may take legal action after content creator Suzzy K allegedly defamed her in a viral tribalist video. 

today19 November, 2025

Business / Economics

TVET Policy Progress Reviewed in Swakopmund

The Directorate of TVET under the Ministry of Education, Innovation, Youth, Sports, Arts and Culture is hosting an inception meeting in Swakopmund to evaluate the implementation of the 2021 National TVET Policy. Deputy Director for TVET, Ndakolute Abraham, provided insights on the meeting, highlighting its goal of ensuring the sector equips youth with future-ready skills while promoting growth, innovation, and sustainable development.   

today19 November, 2025

Business / Economics

Global Cloudflare Outage Hits Major Websites

Several major platforms, including X, ChatGPT, and the Namibian Stock Exchange, went offline yesterday due to a worldwide disruption at Cloudflare. Downdetector was also briefly affected, while Local Digital Expert Nrupesh Soni weighed in on the crucial role Cloudflare plays in managing and securing web traffic. 

today19 November, 2025

Namibia

Oshikoto Governor Unveils N$25 Million Borehole Project

By Maria Namupala Oshikoto Regional Governor Sacky Kathindi has inaugurated four newly constructed boreholes in the villages of Akazulu, Onelao, Otatashe, and Oshikondeilwa. The water project, valued at N$25 million, was officially commissioned on Monday. Speaking at the event, Kathindi said the Regional Council, together with central government, is intensifying efforts to improve the well-being of communities by ensuring essential services are brought closer to residents. “The commissioning of this […]

today18 November, 2025

Health / Medical

Cancer Association Expands Palliative Care to Erongo

The Cancer Association of Namibia, CEO Rolf Hansen, says they are set to open a new 10-bed palliative care unit in Swakopmund on 23 January 2026. Hansen confirmed that construction and furnishing are complete, staff recruitment began in mid-November, and the initiative underscores a shared commitment to providing dignified and accessible care for cancer patients and their families, while plans for the Windhoek West facility are progressing well.

today18 November, 2025

Business / Economics

Namibia Welcomes South Africa’s Lower Inflation Target

  The Bank of Namibia's Naufiku Hamunime, Deputy Director of Corporate Communications and Sustainability, welcomed South Africa’s decision to lower its inflation target to 3 percent, saying it will bring long-term benefits for Namibia through the Common Monetary Area. With Namibia’s dollar pegged to the rand, aligning key monetary indicators like interest rates helps maintain stability, while membership in the bloc continues to provide price stability, lower transaction costs, and […]

today18 November, 2025

Interview Transcripts

Interview: Social Justice Activists Condemn Dysfunction at City of Windhoek

The City of Windhoek has come under fire from social justice activists Rinaani Musutua and Herbert Jauch, who criticized the city for its failure to improve living conditions and properly manage funds for informal settlements. Rinaani Musutua described the city as the “most dysfunctional” in the country due to its failure to access funds aimed at upgrading informal settlements. She expressed frustration at the lack of service delivery, accusing city […]

today17 November, 2025