Non-performing contractors to lose tenders

By Adolf Kaure, via News on One The government has the prerogative to replace non-performing contractors and reassign the projects to public entities, like August 26. Ministry of Health and Social Services executive director Ben Nangombe said this after delays in the completion of Swakopmund District Hospital’s neonatal Intensive Care Unit. The initial contractor was awarded the construction job in November 2020, with a scheduled completion date of February 2022. […]

July 17, 2024 14

Namibia

Health Minister Excused as Witness in Defamation Case Involving Shapwa Kanyama

Health Minister Kalumbi Shangula has been pardoned from testifying in a defamation case where Shapwa Kanyama and his wife, Beata Kanyama, are suing former nurse Mathilde Kadhikwa. Allegations arose regarding public funds and procurement contracts, prompting legal action demanding N$200,000 each and a retraction from Kadhikwa. Ministry Executive Director, Ben Nangombe remains a key witness as the trial progresses, set to commence with the Attorney General’s representation and disclosures on […]

July 17, 2024 50

Oshiwambo

Omahangano oo ita ekelitulamo moinakuwanifwa yoilonga okuna okufwa oilonga” Nangobe tati..

Epangelo olayandja elombwelo loku nyekulula oilonga kehangano keshe tali kapewa oshinakuwanifwa shoilonga yomayakulo opashiwana ndee ita liwanifapo oilonga yalo. Edi oda popiwa kwao eli omunambelewa kulunhu mouminsity wonghalo nawa noudjulowele, Ben Nangombe ali tapopi kombinga yoilonga yomakateko emanifo lonele yeehanana odo tadi pumbwa ekwafo lomeendelelo moshipangelo Swakopmund. Oilonga ota kulopota yali yapewa ehangano lelineekelwa oshinakuwanifwa mu November 2020, nokwali yafanekwa ikale yamanifwa ngeno mu February 2022. Nangombe tapopi kutya, lwoopokati […]

July 17, 2024 13

Health / Medical

Progress in Neonatal Unit Construction and ICU Expansion Highlight Ministry’s Healthcare Commitment

Ben Nangombe, Executive Director of the Ministry of Health and Social Services, praised progress on the N$27 million Neonatal Unit at Swakopmund Hospital, which faced delays but is now advancing under a new contractor. The unit, set to be completed in six months, will include 28 beds for standard, high-care, and intensive care, supporting decentralized healthcare to ease pressure on central hospitals. Nangombe also highlighted efforts to enhance ICU services […]

July 17, 2024 20

Namibia

Shangula pardoned in Kanyama defamation suit

Minister of Health and Social Services, Kalumbi Shangula has been pardoned as a witness in a defamation matter involving prominent businessman Shapwa Kanyama. Kanyama and his wife, Beata Kanyama, are suing a northern-based former nurse, Mathilde Kadhikwa, after she allegedly insinuated that the couple funded their multimillion-dollar wedding with public funds in May 2022. Kanyama also claims Kadhikwa insinuated he committed crimes and that he is unlawfully […]

July 16, 2024 71

Namibia

Health Ministry Advised to Be Cautious as Monkeypox Cases Surface in South Africa

Ben Nangombe, Executive Director of the Health and Social Services ministry, urged the public to exercise caution following reports of monkeypox cases in South Africa. He reassured that no cases have been reported in Namibia yet, but emphasized global concern whenever such disease outbreaks occur.

July 9, 2024 38

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Oshiwambo

Moshilongo onkee inaamu lopotwa iipotha yo Monkeypox-Ben Nangombe

Omunambelewa omukuluntu muuministeli wuundjolowele Ben Nangombe okwa koleke kutya Namibia ina lopota sigo ompaka omukithi go MPOX ngoka gwa tukuka mo South Africa. Nangombe okwati oshigwana inashi mbandapala, nuuministeli owuli ontega ngele pwa holoka omadhidhiliko go MPOX moshilongo.

July 3, 2024 31 1 3

Health / Medical

Namibia Monitors Mpox Situation After New Cases and Deaths in South Africa

After the announcement by South African Health Minister, Joe Phaahla of a new laboratory-confirmed case of Mpox and a second death linked to the disease, Namibia is closely monitoring the situation. Executive Director of the Ministry of Health and Social Services, Ben Nangombe, stated that health authorities in Namibia are on alert and taking necessary precautions to prevent any potential outbreak in the country.

June 17, 2024 215

Oshiwambo

Uuministeli welongo lyopevi,nuuministeli wuuhaku otau ningi omapekapeko gelongitho lyo E-cigarettes nenge o Vaping

Uuministeli welongo lyopevi nuunkulungu otawu imanga kumwe nuuministeli wuuhaku oku ninga omapulapulo gopashigwana guundjolowele waanaskola ,taga tala unene kiipambele yuundjolowele ngaashi oshilanduli shokunwa omakaya pamukalo gopashinanena,o vaping nenge e-cigarrete. Omapekapeko otaga ka gongela uuyelele wokunwa omakaya ngoka,nokwa tegelelwa ga tameke mu July sigo omu August. Shika osha hololwa komunambelewa kuluntu gwelongo Sanet Steenkamp,ngoka ati omapekapeko otaga ka kwatela komeho uuministeli wopaali momaidhopemo ngoka gena okweetwapo. Omapekapeko ga faathana oga ningilwe […]

June 13, 2024 25