insert_link Namibia Ondangwa council maintains status quo Paavo Amwele was re-elected as Ondangwa mayor for the third time on Friday. Amwele will be deputised by his fellow Swapo councillor Ester Auala, while Julia Kapia (Swapo), Gaus Tshithigona (IPC) and Nicodemus Amadhila (Swapo) were elected as management committee members. Tshithigona replaced Ericky Angula of the same party, who resigned as council member, leaving a vacant position in the council earlier this year. Meanwhile, Kapia was re-elected as the […] todayNovember 17, 2023 6
insert_link Namibia Swapo Party Youth League central committee’s meeting to tackle unemployment and drought Swapo Party Youth League central committee members gathered at the Sam Nujoma Multi-purpose Centre in the Oshana Region on Friday for the second central committee meeting to discuss bread and butter issues faced by Namibians. Party Vice-President, Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, said the discussions come at the right time, however, the youth should remain united if they are to achieve their intended purpose. Nandi-Ndaitwah made the remarks during the official opening of […] todayNovember 17, 2023 10
insert_link Environment The Basics of Fruit Tree Production By Hanks Saisai, Technical Advisor: Crops & Poultry Growing fruit trees can be a very rewarding business venture; however, it requires farmers to possess essential knowledge and understanding to profitably grow trees of high value. Farmers need to understand that growing fruit trees requires knowledge of basic land preparation, seedling purchase and caring for the trees until they reach maturity. Namibia‘s semi-arid environment offers an opportune environment for fruit tree […] todayNovember 17, 2023 13
insert_link Namibia Gladiators receive NDTC sponsorship The Namibia Diamond Trading Company (NDTC) on Thursday here, donated N$ 200 000 to the to support the team towards their hygiene and sanitary needs while on international duties. The sponsorship was announced by NDTC CEO Brent Eiseb, who said that the company is committed to empowering and uplifting Namibian ambassadors who put the country on the global map. “Women’s football in Namibia is one of the least financially supported […] todayNovember 17, 2023 8
insert_link Namibia Simasiku engages council on Katima residents’ concerns Katima Mulilo Urban Constituency Councillor Kennedy Simasiku says there are issues that require the Katima Mulilo Town Council (KMTC) to urgently engage the public. This should be done through information sharing sessions where clarity must be provided and where necessary, decisions made for the good of both parties, said Simasiku in an interview with Nampa, following the public demonstration recently in which residents of Katima called for the removal of […] todayNovember 17, 2023 9
insert_link Health / Medical NPPF open letter to patients and members of Namibian medical aid funds Dear Patients and Members of Namibian Medical Aid Funds… The purpose of this communication is to provide some information on the latest developments within the Namibian private healthcare system, a system of such quality and standard that it even surpasses many systems in first-world countries. This is due in large part to a combination of excellent facilities, excellent practitioners and an excellent financial system providing a functional third-party payer (medical […] todayNovember 16, 2023 500
insert_link Health / Medical Malaria elimination efforts intensify in Oshikoto despite challenges The Ministry of Health and Social Services' malaria ambassador for Oshikoto, Vilho Nuunyango, is determined to eradicate malaria in the region despite facing several challenges. Nuunyango expressed this commitment during a courtesy visit to the office of Oshikoto Governor Penda Ya Ndakolo on Wednesday. “We want to fulfil our vision of eliminating malaria in the whole of Oshikoto by the end of this year,” said Nuunyango. The health ministry’s regional […] todayNovember 16, 2023 4
insert_link Health / Medical Government concerned about maternal, neonatal deaths: Shangula Minister of Health and Social Services, Dr Kalumbi Shangula, has expressed concern over the increased maternal deaths, stillbirths and neonatal deaths in Namibia. The minister was speaking on Thursday during the opening of the National Seminar on Neonatal Care in Swakopmund. The one-day seminar provides an opportunity for experts and practitioners in the field of pediatrics and neonatology to exchange ideas and collaborate on innovative solutions to improve the health […] todayNovember 16, 2023 10
insert_link Namibia Geingob appoints Ndeitunga as Ohangwena governor President Hage Geingob has appointed former Namibian Police Force Inspector General, Sebastian Ndeitunga, as Governor of the Ohangwena Region, with effect from 16 November 2023. This comes after Geingob relieved Walde Ndevashiya of his duties as Ohangwena Region Governor with immediate effect from 16 November 2023. In a media statement on Wednesday, Geingob thanked the outgoing Ndevashiya for his service during his tenure as Ohangwena governor. “By virtue of the […] todayNovember 15, 2023 4
