Break Free anti-violence campaign launches mental health talk

Break Free anti-violence campaign launches mental health talk

The Break Free Anti-Violence campaign, initiated in 2017 under the leadership of the Former First Lady, Madame Monica Geingos, and the One Economy Foundation, aims to raise awareness about various forms of violence and provide practical solutions to reduce its prevalence. Tomorrow, on the 15th of March, a mental health conversation will take place at the Nampower Convention Centre. Pefimbo Shipunda a senior social worker at One Economy Foundation, has […]

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Namibia faces kidney disease challenge, high dialysis costs

Today is World Kidney Day, a global initiative focused on increasing awareness of the vital role kidneys play in our health and reducing the prevalence and impact of kidney disease worldwide. We interviewed Dr. Glenda Kalunga, a local nephrologist, who has been testing for kidney disease at dialysis centers countrywide. Namibia has a total population of 3.02 million people and has more than 300 confirmed cases of chronic kidney failure […]

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National youth population increases

According to the 2023 Population and Housing Preliminary Report by the Namibia Statistics Agency, the country's population has almost doubled since independence, reaching 3.02 million in 2023. With the country’s youth making up 2.1 million of the population, labour experts, like Herbert Jauch, are foreseeing continued issues of youth unemployment, poverty, and inequality in the future.

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State of the Nation address by His Excellency Nangolo Mbumba, President of the Republic of Namibia

Honourable Speaker, Honourable Chairperson, Fellow Namibians, 1. I am standing before you today, to deliver this SONA, in this most unusual of years. Just over two weeks ago, I undertook one of the most agonizing tasks when I had to pay tribute to and bid farewell to my dear Comrade and Brother, the third President of Namibia, His Excellency Dr. Hage Gottfried Geingob, who sadly left us on the 4th […]

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Prime Minister Emphasizes Importance of Census Data for Development Planning

Prime Minister Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila underscored the vital role of population counts not only in determining the size of Namibia's populace but also in shaping the nation's planning and development strategies. Speaking at the unveiling of the preliminary findings of the 2023 Population and Housing Census, Kuugongelwa-Amadhila emphasized that census data serves as a cornerstone for informed governance. She highlighted how beyond mere numbers, census insights provide invaluable guidance for crafting […]

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President Mbumba Commends President Masisi’s Support After Geingob’s Passing

President Nangolo Mbumba praised President Mokgweetsi Masisi of Botswana for his support to the Namibian people following the recent loss of former President Hage Geingob. Addressing a memorial service in Gaborone organized by the Botswana government, Mbumba lauded Masisi for fostering a strong and fraternal bond with the late Geingob. He highlighted Masisi's significant gesture as the first Head of State to visit Geingob after his surgery last year. Additionally, […]

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Windhoek Hockey Tournament taking place this weekend

The second edition of the Windhoek Hockey Tournament (WHT) is slated for this coming weekend, with organisers promising exhilarating and competitive action from the competitors. The three-day event that brings together first and second teams from schools across Namibia to compete in outdoor hockey at the Windhoek High School astro field will host its second edition from Thursday to Saturday. In a statement availed to Nampa on Wednesday, […]

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Water Crisis Intensifies in Okankolo and Eengodi: Residents Face Dire Situation

Residents of Okankolo and Eengodi constituencies in the Oshikoto region are already feeling the strain of recurring water shortages. Highlighting the worsening situation, Okankolo constituency councillor Hans Nambondi, expressed concern over the severity of the water crisis. He further warned of the escalating consequences of drought, suggesting that this year's conditions might surpass the severity of last year's crisis. Nambondi said that many people and animals depend on ponds and […]

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Bank of Namibia Investigates Unlicensed Banking Activities by CBI Exchange Namibia

The Bank of Namibia has undertaken an investigation into the business operations of CBI Exchange Namibia and Coenraad Barend Nolte Botha, who are suspected of engaging in banking activities by accepting deposits from the public without proper licensing. Neither CBI Exchange Namibia nor Coenraad Barend Nolte Botha were authorized by the central bank to carry out banking operations. This information was provided by Kazembire Zemburuka, the Director of Strategic Communications […]

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