Health / MedicalOB-GYN Practice and BeFree Cares clinic form health care partnership By: Ellen Shihepo The Private Specialist Obstetrics and Gynaecology Practice (OB-GYN Practice) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the BeFree Cares Clinic yesterday at the BeFree youth campus in Katutura, Winhdoek. The MoU formalised a collective commitment to bridge gaps in essential obstetrics and gynaecological healthcare for women and girls in vulnerable communities. The partnership was first formulated when 112 women received screening during and OB-GYN outreach […] today18 March, 2025
NamibiaDr Ngurare urges NANSO to develop business plan for national benefit https://youtu.be/lX6Lp_Zt8RU By: Josia Shigwedha Dr Elijah Ngurare has called on the Namibia National Students Organisation (NANSO) to be politically empowered and create a business plan that complements government support to all 14 regions. Ngurare made these remarks at the official opening ceremony of the NANSO General Student Council (GSC) meeting held in Windhoek on Saturday. today18 March, 2025
NamibiaMen’s fellowship wants First Spouse to champion positive male role modelling https://youtu.be/oX5bju8Uosk (Full video of Sidney Boois) By: Selma Taapopi The chairperson of the National Men's Fellowship, Sidney Boois, says the office of the first spouse is an opportunity for Namibia to create positive male role modelling. In a congratulatory message to the country's fifth first family, Boois says the boy child is left behind, and Namibia must start with the fundamentals with the incoming administration. Boois urges the nation to […] today18 March, 2025
NamibiaEnvironment ministry donates debushing equipment worth N$300 000 to Nampol and NDF https://youtu.be/HobA_pbfW1A By: Ellen Shihepo The Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism (MEFT)recently donated debushing equipment worth N$300 thousand to Nampo and NDF to debush 41 thousand hectares of land between Katima Mulilo and Zambia's Kamenga border. Chief Forester Theodor Kaambu said the initiative aims to fight illegal timber harvesting and forest fires in the Zambezi state forest. today18 March, 2025
NamibiaLukato vows to tackle housing, land, and job creation in Parliament https://youtu.be/-derw2bUntQ By: Josia Shigwedha National Democratic Party (NDP) leader Martin Lukato has outlined key priorities he wants to focus on as he prepares to take his seat in Parliament. The areas he will be targeting include housing, land reform, and job creation. Lukato also expressed his readiness to challenge colonial-era laws that he believes have failed to benefit the nation over the past 35 years. After two decades in politics without […] today17 March, 2025
Business / EconomicsDebmarine Namibia faces N$7.1 billion loss amid market challenges (Video of Debmarine Namibia's Chief Executive officer, Willy Martens deliberating on the matter) By: Hertha Ekandjo Debmarine Namibia has recorded a loss of N$7.1 billion between 2023 and 2024. The company’s earnings before interest, tax, depreciation, and amortisation have fallen from N$6.76 billion in 2022, with market conditions alone stripping away N$2.3 billion in 2023 and another N$4.8 billion in 2024. This was revealed thy Debmarine`s Chief Executive Officer, Willy […] today17 March, 2025
insert_link LifestyleIf I open up, you’ll all start crying – Mbumba when he bade farewell to State House staff You think it's easy? The remains of Dr Nujoma were on that plane. The family members of Dr Nujoma were on that plane. If something had happened, where were you going to put me? At my age, I no longer run - Mbumba By Wonder Guchu In every family, there is that unlikely person who ends up being the pillar of comfort and stability. President Nangolo Mbumba is one such […] today17 March, 2025
EnvironmentAgriculture ministry extends livestock drought submission claims to April 2025 https://youtu.be/BWkAUE6aXi8 By: Ellen Shihepo The agriculture ministry has announced that the subsidy claims submission for the livestock support programme for drought has been extended to the 30th of next month. Public Relations Officer Simon Nghipandulwa says the initial deadline was the 31st March 2025 but it was extended to give farmers the necessary time to get their documents in order. Nghipandulwa said the grace period was decided on by the […] today17 March, 2025
Interview TranscriptsINTERVIEW: Justice Activist Rinaani Calls for Increased Accountability from Local and Regional Councilors Accountability Concerns Justice activist has expressed serious concerns about the lack of accountability among local and regional councilors, despite their crucial role in addressing the needs of the communities they serve. Rinaani Musutua emphasized that councilors, who hold significant power to bring about meaningful change, are often the least held accountable by both the public and the government. Lack of Education and Awareness Rinaani pointed out that a major contributing factor to this issue […] today17 March, 2025
