Heroes’ Day to be commemorated at Omuthiya

Heroes’ Day to be commemorated at Omuthiya

Namibia is set to commemorate this year’s 34th Heroes’ Day at the Omuthiya Recreational Park in the Oshikoto region on August 26th. The event, themed “Honouring Our Martyrs,” will pay homage to and reflect on the bravery of the heroes and heroines of the liberation struggle, which began on August 26th, 1966, at Omugulugwombashe and paved the way for a sovereign and independent Namibia. Oshikoto Region Governor, Penda Ya Ndakolo.

June 27, 2024 65

Health / Medical

Caesarean births: South Africa’s rates are too high – they can be dangerous for mothers and babies

By Priya Soma-Pillay, University of Pretoria and Andre Van Niekerk, University of Pretoria A caesarean section is an important surgical intervention that can save the lives of mother and baby. Caesarean sections are essential in complicated labours such as prolonged or obstructed labour or if the baby is distressed. The World Health Organization says that while “every effort should be made to provide a caesarean section […]

May 7, 2024 26

Oshiwambo

Omupresident Dr. Nangolo Mbumba okwa fika mo Tanzania onghela.

OmuPresident Dr Nangolo Mbumba onghela okwa fika moshilongo Tanzania oko ayako oku ka kufa ombinga koshiindingili shewanifo lomido 60 oku dimbuluka efiku loukumwe umwe wo shilongo osho. Omukwateli komesho wa Namibia ko shiindingili osho shili ko Tanzania, ota ku lopotwa aninga etokolo lo kuyako, ngaashi shili eshiivo olo aya kula oku dja kwao eli omupresident woshilongo osho Samia Saluhu Hassan. Oshiindingili osha talika shili ondjokonona ya kula ye hengumukilo mumwe […]

April 26, 2024 42

Namibia

Apartheid in Namibia: why human rights and women are celebrated on the same day

By Henning Melber, University of Pretoria, via the conversation 10 December is worldwide commemorated as Human Rights Day. It marks the anniversary of the UN Universal Declaration of Human Rights adopted on that day in 1948. Many countries and organisations acknowledge this as a significant marker. It created a lasting, normative framework defining fundamental human rights. UN Member States, while in constant violation, have all ratified the principles. They remain […]

December 8, 2023 15

Namibia

Mutorwa calls on stakeholders to invest more in road safety

Works and Transport Minister, John Mutorwa, expressed the need for stakeholders to find more ways to invest in the road safety across the African continent. Mutorwa in remarks delivered on his behalf during the commemoration of the 12th Africa Road Safety Day in Swakopmund on Sunday, recognised and commended current Sub-sectoral interventions and initiatives but stressed the requirement for stakeholders to dig deeper into their reserves to make national roads […]

November 20, 2023 14