insert_link Health / Medical Health Ministry assures public it has enough HIV test kit supplies KHB-HIV Colloidal Gold test kit (Photo by: Shanghai Kehua Bio-Engineering Co., Ltd.) The Ministry of Health and Social Services has moved to reassure the public that the country has sufficient HIV test kits in stock, following concerns raised on social media about possible shortages. According to the ministry, the country currently has between two and three months of Colloidal Gold screening kits available, while a larger 11-month supply order is […] today19 November, 2025
insert_link Namibia Miss Universe Namibia 2025 National Costume Unveiled By: Selma Taapopi The Miss Namibia Organisation has revealed the first images of the Miss Universe Namibia 2025, Johanna Swartbooi, national costume. Swartbooi will showcase the costume on Wednesday during the 74th Miss Universe Pageant - National Costume Showcase at 08H00 CAT. In a statement shared on social media platforms, the organisation said the national costume proudly reflects Namibia’s rich cultural diversity and breathtaking natural landscapes, presenting a visual story […] today19 November, 2025
insert_link 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
insert_link 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
insert_link 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
insert_link Namibia MICT slams tribalism levelled against Swaartbooi By: Selma Taapopi Information and Communication and Technology has condemned all forms of tribalism and discrimination directed at Miss Universe Namibia 2025 Johanna Swartbooi. In a statement issued on Tuesday, acting executive director Linda Iipinge said such behaviour goes against the values of unity, dignity and national pride upheld by the nation. Iipinge urged Namibians to support Swartbooi and recognise her accomplishments as she prepares to represent the country on […] today18 November, 2025
insert_link Namibia ACC arrests two over alleged N$10,500 weeding subsidy fraud By: Josia Shigwedha The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has arrested and charged a senior agricultural technician and a community member in the Oshikoto Region over alleged corrupt practices dating back to 2017. According to the ACC, Muliehi Moscow Neo (41), a Senior Agricultural Technician at the Ministry of Agriculture, Water, Fisheries and Land Reform, and Panduleni Hamunime (47) of Okadiva Village, were arrested following an investigation into the Government Weeding Subsidy […] today18 November, 2025
insert_link 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
insert_link Namibia MTC opens mobile home in Divundu Mobile Telecommunications Company spokesperson, Erasmus Nekundi (Photo by: MTC) Residents in Divundu and nearby communities in Kavango East will no longer need to travel long distances for mobile services following the opening of a new MTC mobile home in the town. Information and Communication Technology Minister Emma Theofelus said network coverage has improved across Namibia in recent years. She added that the government now requires all service providers to offer […] today18 November, 2025