insert_link Health / Medical HIV, AIDS, and COVID-19 leading causes of death in working-age population A new report from the Namibia Statistics Agency shows that HIV and AIDS, COVID-19, and other communicable diseases remain the leading causes of death among the economically active population in the country. In 2020 alone, HIV and AIDS accounted for 13.5% of deaths among adults aged 15-59, while COVID-19 became the leading cause of death in 2021, accounting for 15.1% of fatalities in this age group. todayDecember 6, 2023 4
insert_link Health / Medical Namibia’s infant mortality rate rises Statistician-General, Alex Shimuafeni, has reported a concerning rise in the country's infant mortality rate from 49 deaths per 1,000 live births in 2018 to 54 deaths per 1,000 live births in 2021. The increase is attributed to communicable, perinatal, and nutritional conditions. The Namibia Press Agency reports that more than half of the infant deaths were males, and the Oshana and Omaheke regions recorded the highest number of infant deaths […] todayDecember 6, 2023 4
insert_link Namibia Labour Commissioner launches training for arbitrators and policy analysts The Labour Commissioner's Office, led by Acting Labour Commissioner Kyllikki Sihlahla, has initiated a specialized UpSkill Training program for Arbitrators and Policy Analysts. According to Sihlahla, the program aims to enhance professionals' skills in dispute resolution and policy evaluation. todayDecember 6, 2023 15
insert_link Business / Economics SMEs are key to fighting unemployment and enhancing economic growth By Josef Kefas Sheehama SMEs play a crucial role in Namibia’s economic growth and development, especially when it comes to the creation of jobs which remains a significant problem across the country. The significance of the SME sectors in Namibia cannot be ignored as they provide livelihoods and incomes for a large population of the country, most of whom are self-employed of which more than half are women. The SME sector […] todayDecember 6, 2023 10
insert_link Namibia Man charged for friend’s murder and rape A 29-year-old man was arrested on Monday, after a post-mortem revealed that the 35-year-old woman who allegedly died on Sunday in his company, was raped and murdered. According to Namibian Police Force spokesperson Inspector Raimbert Muronga, the incident reportedly happened at Ignatius Loyola Street in Katutura, Windhoek. Earlier information reported alleged that the deceased was picked up by her male friend from her house during the night. When they reached […] todayDecember 6, 2023 4
insert_link Namibia Namibia Wildlife Resorts Supports Environmental Stewardship in Khorixas Town Namibia Wildlife Resorts (NWR) has demonstrated its unwavering commitment to environmental stewardship by contributing to the Khorixas Town Council's efforts to maintain a pristine environment. In a noteworthy initiative, NWR donated essential cleaning materials, including gloves, refuse bags, and masks, aimed at supporting the town in upholding cleanliness standards. Khorixas Town, strategically positioned along a picturesque route and forming a vital part of the gateway through the tourism triangle, serves […] todayDecember 6, 2023 21
insert_link Namibia Opuwo Town Council maintains status quo The Opuwo Town Council on Tuesday re-elected its councillors in their various positions. In an election held at the town council chambers, Rosa Mbinge-Tjeundo, a Popular Democratic Movement councillor, retained her mayoral position after accepting an unopposed nomination from fellow party member Kaare Lucuis Mupya. Kasipo Kakondo, a PDM councillor, will deputise Mbinge-Tjeundo. Mupya was re-elected as the management committee’s chairperson, while PDM’s Forester Matjiru Tjijahura and Swapo veteran Wilhelmine […] todayDecember 6, 2023 6
insert_link Local LAC announces winners of School Comic Competition 2023 Image of 1st prize winner, learner Naftal Amupolo and School Principal Mr Ifugula, Ontana Combined School, at water well The LAC herewith announces the winners of the LAC’s Wildlife Crime Comic Competition 2023. The winners are as follows: 1st place, Ontana Combined School, Ontana, Oshikoto Region, with its comic titled: “Water Smuggling. The borehole water business councillor”; by Naftal Amupolo, winning 30.000,- N$ in kind. 2nd place, Onguti Senior Secondary […] todayDecember 6, 2023 9
insert_link Namibia Industrialisation minister and her delegation engage their Venezuelan counterparts The Industrialisation and Trade minister Lucia Iipumbu and her delegation engaged their Venezuelan counterparts aimed to enhance Trade and economic cooperation between the two countries. The visit also intended to follow up on the commitments and talks within the framework of the first Venezuela-Namibia joint Commission of Cooperation. Minister Lucia Iipumbu. todayDecember 6, 2023 8
