insert_link Namibia World Blood Donor Day Celebrates 20 Years of Giving The Blood Transfusion Service of Namibia and the World Health Organisation mark World Blood Donor Day today, celebrating two decades of voluntary blood donations with the theme "Celebrating 20 years of giving: thank you, blood donors!". The day honors donors who save lives daily and encourages increased voluntary blood donations globally and specifically in Namibia. Marketing and Donor Relations Supervisor- Titus Shivute. todayJune 14, 2024 22
insert_link Namibia Correctional Service To Release 2,228 Inmates Following Presidential Pardon The Correctional Service Deputy Commissioner General, Sam Shaalulange announced in Windhoek that 2,228 inmates will be released under a presidential pardon granted by President Nangolo Mbumba. The pardon applies to non-serious offenders serving sentences for non-scheduled offenses, with conditional release on full parole approved by March 21. todayJune 14, 2024 77
insert_link Africa Namibia and Botswana Launch Joint Civil-Military Cooperation Plan to Enhance Border Security Namibia and Botswana have launched the Civil-Military Cooperation Plan to enhance border security and cooperation. The initiative, involving the Namibian and Botswana Defence Forces, focuses on combating smuggling, poaching, and illegal border activities. In addition, it also aims to involve community leaders and improve local livelihoods, with sensitisation campaigns scheduled for July and August. todayJune 14, 2024 29
insert_link Namibia Veterans Protest Over Unmet Government Promises, Demanding Better Treatment Leopold Michael, a representative of the Veterans of the Liberation Struggle, discussed their peaceful protest and the grievances fueling their movement. He highlighted the veterans' primary concerns: the government's unfulfilled promises and the dire conditions faced by former refugees and combatants. The veterans are set to hand over a petition to the Ministry of Defence and Veterans Affairs, demanding better treatment and the fulfillment of commitments made by the government. […] todayJune 13, 2024 58
insert_link Namibia BIG Coalition Advocates for Basic Income as Human Right The BIG Coalition asserts that the Basic Income Grant is not charity but a moral imperative and human right, crucial for protecting citizens from poverty. Spokesperson Rinaani Musutua emphasizes the need for social protection amid high unemployment rates, urging the government to fulfill its obligations under international human rights treaties. The coalition views BIG as an economic stimulus, planning a protest march to support a universal, unconditional grant to combat […] todayJune 13, 2024 18
insert_link Namibia Mayor of Swakopmund expressed joy at the latest addition to the Ruach Elohim Foundation Dina Namubes, Mayor of Swakopmund, expressed her heartfelt joy regarding the latest addition to the Ruach Elohim Foundation. todayJune 13, 2024 85
insert_link Namibia Market Survey on Accreditation in Namibia Completed by Trade Ministry The Industrialisation and Trade Ministry, supported by the Economic Partnership Agreement programme funded by the European Union Delegation to the Namibia Commission, has conducted a market survey on accreditation in Namibia. The survey aims to enhance and expand the ministry's facilitation of accreditation services through its National Accreditation Focal Point Unit. Ministry spokesperson Elijah Mukubonda. todayJune 13, 2024 35
insert_link Namibia Challenges Strain Namibian Public Health Pharmacies Deputy Health Minister, Ester Muinjangue highlighted severe strain on Namibia's public health pharmacies at the 2024 National Pharmaceutical Services Forum, citing an average of 60 patients per pharmacist daily. She pointed to high patient loads hindering comprehensive care and counseling, worsened by medication shortages and procurement delays. Muinjangue outlined strategies like the National Medicines Policy and diversified sourcing for solutions. Health Executive Director. Ben Nangombe noted structural issues causing stockouts, […] todayJune 13, 2024 20
insert_link Namibia Environment Minister Shifeta Assesses Stranded Hippos Along Drying Chobe River Environment, Forestry, and Tourism Minister, Pohamba Shifeta visited and assessed the pond along the Chobe River, where approximately 135 hippos are stranded due to the river's continued drying. Here is Minister Shifeta. todayJune 13, 2024 51