insert_link Namibia Deputy Education Minister Caley Addresses Decline in Learner Promotion Rates in Hardap Region During her visit to the Hardap Region, Deputy Minister of Education, Arts and Culture, Faustina Caley, addressed the issue of declining learner promotion rates in secondary education. At Mariental, she urged school managers to implement strategies for improving student advancement. The review of semester results showed a notable drop in promotion rates, especially in Grade 11, where only 19.9% of students advanced. Discussions with stakeholders focused on overcoming challenges in […] todayAugust 15, 2024 12
insert_link Health / Medical 24% of Namibian children under 5 stunted According to the World Food Programme global hunger index, 24 percent of Namibian children under the age of 5 are stunted, and 6 percent are experiencing wasting. Between January and June 2024, over 190,000 (191,353) children were screened for malnutrition, with 10,151 receiving treatment. The Hardap Region reported the highest number of treated cases, with 2,891 children, followed by Ohangwena (1,747), Khomas (967), and Erongo (939). In a report, the WFP said […] todayJuly 23, 2024 29
insert_link 2 Namibia Localized COVID-19 Outbreak in Rehoboth Primarily Affects Dr Lemmer High School Learners Rehoboth experiences a localized surge in COVID-19 cases, with a majority involving learners from Dr Lemmer High School, according to the Ministry of Health and Social Services Executive Director, Ben Nangombe. Between January 25 and February 16, 39 positive cases were recorded in Rehoboth. Nangombe identifies these cases as part of a localized outbreak, assuring that there have been no severe illnesses or hospitalizations. All positive cases are being managed […] todayFebruary 22, 2024 10 2
insert_link 3 1 Oshiwambo Esiku lyo AIDS muuyuni moshilongo otali ka dhimbulukilwa ko Malinda moshitopolwa Hardap Esiku lyo AIDS otali ka dhimbulukilwa ko Malinda mu 01st Dec. Omunambelewa kuluntu guuminsteli wuuhaku ota popi nkene, na uunake omukithi gotango gwa lopotwa moshilongo,kwali mo 1986,epondolo lyaadhika koshilongo oku kondjitha omukithi,nehuku lyesiku lyonuumvo. todayNovember 28, 2023 9 1 3
insert_link Namibia Ministry of Information and Communication Technology has commenced the construction of its Hardap regional The Ministry of Information and Communication Technology has commenced the construction of its Hardap regional office at Mariental, in the Hardap Region, Deputy Minister Emma Theofelus announced. Theofelus while giving an update on key projects undertaken by the ministry said the construction is part of decentralising the ministry’s functions to the regions. She further revealed that part of the ministry’s capital projects includes the allocation of funds to the Namibian […] todayNovember 23, 2023 3
insert_link Namibia Government reviews and updates resettlement criteria The Ministry of Land is conducting consultative meetings to review and update the 2001 Resettlement Criteria. Ministry spokesperson Simon Nghipandulwa says concluding sessions take place today and Friday in the Khomas and Hardap regions. todayNovember 21, 2023 16
