insert_link Namibia /Khomanin Traditional Leaders Demand Apology Over Khomas Boundary Proposal /Khomanin traditional leaders in the Khomas Region are demanding an apology from Governor ,Laura McLeod-Katjirua for proposing constituency boundary changes without consultation. They allege exclusion from crucial discussions affecting their ancestral land and community rights. Katutura community activist, Shaun Gariseb was also present. todayJune 19, 2024 16
insert_link Namibia New Electoral Commission Officials in Otjozondjupa Region Introduced to Governor Newly appointed officials of the Electoral Commission of Namibia for the Otjozondjupa Region were introduced to Governor James Uerikua in Otjiwarongo. Led by Victoria Amutenya, the Regional Electoral Officer, the team includes seven constituency supervisors tasked with voter registrations. They aim to issue new voter cards from June 3rd to August 2nd, ensuring eligibility for the Presidential and National Assembly elections on November 27th. Stations for the ECN supervisors include […] todayApril 23, 2024 14
insert_link Health / Medical Namibia observes World Leprosy Day World Leprosy Day is being celebrated today in the Zambezi region under the theme, " Beat Leprosy, End Stigma and Advocate for Mental Well-being". According to the Health Ministry, Namibia has achieved global leprosy elimination status since 2004, with less than one case per 10,00 population. Here is the Governor of the Zambezi Region, Lawerence Sampofu. todayJanuary 29, 2024 22
insert_link Namibia Urban Areas Severely Affected by Ongoing Drought, Says Oshana Region Governor Oshana Region Governor Elia Irimari highlighted on Monday that the persistent drought situation has not only taken a toll on farmers and rural communities but has significantly impacted urban areas as well. Speaking at the food parcel handover ceremony by the Oshana Regional Council to three local authorities, Irimari expressed concern over the challenges faced by many families in accessing sufficient food and basic necessities, leading to heightened vulnerability and […] todayJanuary 17, 2024 12
insert_link Africa The LifeCare Better Together Mara Medical Camp treats its 12,000th patients On December 4th and 5th 2023, Lifecare International hosted its annual Better Together Mara Medical Camp, an impactful healthcare initiative benefitting the communities in and around the Maasai Mara. Lifecare endeavoured to enhance the community’s health and wellbeing with free medical treatment, surgeries, and medication, conducted at Sekenani Medical Centre in Narok South and Oloolaimutia in Narok West. The 2023 edition treated 3587 patients, bringing the total number of […] todayDecember 20, 2023 53
insert_link Business / Economics Bank of Namibia maintains repo rate at 7.75% The Bank of Namibia has decided to keep the repo rate unchanged at 7.75 percent, resulting in the prime lending rate remaining stable at 11.50 percent. Here is Governor Johannes !Gawaxab addressing the decision. The next meeting of the MPC will be held on 12 and 13 February 2024. todayDecember 6, 2023 14
insert_link Namibia Otjozondjupa launches festive season road safety campaign The road safety campaign for the Otjozondjupa Region was officially launched at the B1 police roadblock outside Otjiwarongo on Wednesday. Otjozondjupa Governor, James Uerikua urged road users passing through the Okahandja-Otjiwarongo as well as the Otjiwarongo-Otavi portions of the national road to adhere to the road traffic rules and regulations during the festive season. The Namibia Press Agency reports that due to anticipated high traffic volumes during the festive season, […] todayNovember 30, 2023 3
Paying it forward: Kenyan coastal doctor Bashrahil Mohammed Mafudh has made it his life’s work to care for the most vulnerable in his community, at no cost.
