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 5
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 12
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
insert_link Namibia Ondangwa and Omuthiya without water Residents of Ondangwa up to Omuthiya were left with dry taps since Tuesday night due to a pipe burst at the J&M Complex in Ondangwa. NamWater’s chief strategy and corporate affairs officer Kadiva Hamutumwa, confirmed this on Wednesday, saying the pipe broke on Tuesday night around 23h00 at Ondangwa. According to Hamutumwa, the Oshali pipeline runs under the Ondangwa J&M Complex. “As a result of the pipeline break, water supply […] todayNovember 15, 2023 15
insert_link Business / Economics Capricorn Group announces appointment of new Group CEO The Chairman of the Capricorn Group Board, Mr. Gerhard Fourie, announced that the recruitment process for the position of Group CEO of Capricorn Group has been successfully concluded. The Capricorn Board has approved the appointment of Mr. David Nuyoma as the Group CEO Designate with effect from 1 January 2024 and as substantive Group CEO with effect from 1 March 2024, subject to regulatory approval. “Mr. Nuyoma is an experienced […] todayNovember 15, 2023 24
insert_link Namibia Oshikoto police launch festive season operation Oshikoto Regional Police Commander, Commissioner Teopoline Kalompo-Nashikaku, has emphasised the police’s commitment to combating crime during the festive season. Speaking during the Oshikoto regional police briefing session on the festive season operation at the police headquarters in Omuthiya on Tuesday, Nashikaku said the operation is scheduled to run from 17 November 2023 until 17 January 2024, with the primary goal of preventing crimes and minimising fatalities. “We pledge zero fatalities, […] todayNovember 15, 2023 7
insert_link Business / Economics Cenored-Okahandja electricity distribution JV dissolved The seven-year electricity distribution joint-venture (JV) between the Central North Regional Electricity Distributor (Cenored), and the Okahandja Municipality was on Tuesday dissolved and incorporated into Cenored’s businesses empire. This was announced by Cenored board chairperson, Kandali Iyambo on Tuesday at Okahandja in the presence of several Cenored board members, executives and the local authority councillors of Okahandja. Iyambo at the event stated that from now onward the electricity network infrastructure […] todayNovember 14, 2023 7
insert_link Namibia Charcoal producers seek government support for international market entry Ndjoura Tjozongoro, a charcoal producer from the Omaheke Region, noted that both commercial and resettled farmers venturing into charcoal production require support in terms of equipment and financing. He said this is especially so for aspiring producers looking to establish successful charcoal businesses as it involves substantial investment. “Charcoal producers are encountering challenges in accessing the market. Despite being producers and commercial farmers, we lack the necessary equipment. We don’t […] todayNovember 14, 2023 1
insert_link Namibia Men accused of robbing Keetmanshoop resident remanded in custody The five men who were arrested and charged with robbery and impersonating a police officer were remanded in custody on Monday when they made their first court appearance in the Keetmanshoop Magistrate’s Court. The accused persons made their appearance before magistrate Uchen Konjore who postponed their case to 10 January next year, for further police investigation and for the accused persons to acquire legal representation. The accused are 36-year-old […] todayNovember 14, 2023 1