insert_link Health / Medical Rights concerns raised over ongoing medicine shortages Photo: generic by constructionplacements.com Public health facilities across Namibia are experiencing a shortage of essential medicines, leaving some clinics in both rural and urban areas without basic treatments. The Ministry of Health has attributed the situation to middlemen in the supply chain. Critics, however, have described the crisis as a violation of citizens’ right to healthcare. Human rights lawyer Norman Tjombe said the shortages have a severe impact on local […] today16 September, 2025
insert_link Business / Economics U.S. retail giant Walmart to launch in South Africa A Walmart store is shown in Oceanside, California, U.S., May 15, 2025. (Photo: REUTERS/Mike Blake) US retail giant Walmart will open its first branded stores in South Africa, expanding its footprint on the continent. The announcement comes after Walmart’s recent Growth Summit, which recruited Africa-based suppliers and strengthened local sourcing. Massmart CEO Miles van Rensburg said the move will combine Walmart’s promise of everyday low prices with support for South […] today10 September, 2025
insert_link Health / Medical Health Ministry Moves to Direct Medicine Procurement Health and Social Services Minister Esperance Luvindao announced that the ministry is now sourcing medicine and medical supplies directly from international manufacturers and wholesalers. Selma Taapopi reports for NewsOnOne that this is being done under the emergency provisions of the Public Procurement Act 15 of 2015, aimed at speeding up access to critical health products. today9 September, 2025
insert_link Business / Economics Nekundi Warns Against Import Preference. Works and Transport Minister Veikko Nekundi has reinforced the call for ministries to support local procurement, warning against purchasing foreign goods over domestic alternatives. He emphasised that supporting local producers drives job creation, empowerment, and economic growth. today21 August, 2025
insert_link Business / Economics Apple announces big investment in US Apple has announced a huge $500bn investment in the United States as it shifts more business to the US amid the Trump administration's new tariff regime. The tech giant announced it's hiring 20,000 Americans and building a manufacturing factory to produce servers for artificial intelligence. It comes as President Donald Trump imposes a 10% tariff on all products from China, where most iPhones are made. Benji Hyer reports. today25 February, 2025
insert_link Business / Economics Namibia Joins International Maritime Organisation to Boost Supply Chains Cabinet has approved Namibia’s membership in the International Maritime Organisation to enhance supply chain efficiency. Information Minister Emma Theofelus announced the decision this week, following Cabinet’s first meeting on February 11. today15 February, 2025
