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Mothers praise NEO Namibia for supporting preemies
Namibian Broadcasting Corporation
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Some mothers who gave birth to premature babies at the Rundu State Hospital said the NEO for Namibia NGO has been a beacon of hope. It was an emotional affair as various mothers gathered to share stories about their premature babies during the...
Rundu hospital lacked neonatal care, hundreds of babies died
Namibian Broadcasting Corporation
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A decade ago, neonatal care at the Rundu State Hospital was nonexistent. As a result, hundreds of babies died, leaving parents devastated. However, NEO for Namibia was established to address this issue. NEO for Namibia is a charitable organisation...
Namibian Creatives Confront Suicide Crisis Amid Rising Toll
The Namibian
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September 13, 2025
Namibia is mourning the death of renowned reggae musician Ras Sheehama, who died due to suicide last week. His death has reignited national conversations around mental health and comes during suicide prevention month, a time observed globally to...
Namibia’s Tax Inequities and Economic Vulnerabilities
The Namibian
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September 13, 2025
In Namibia , A significant imbalance exists in the tax system: government employees, particularly newly graduated teachers, nurses, and police officers, bear a disproportionate share of the tax burden. At the same time, many successful graduates...
Are We Brave Enough To Talk About Mental Health in the Land of the Brave?
The Namibian
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September 13, 2025
A few days ago, headlines in the media were shocking: Namibia leads in Africa when it comes to suicides. The untimely death of the great musician Ras Sheehama epitomises the pandemic of depression and suicide that Namibia is dealing with. As...
Middlemen Disease is a Misdiagnosis
The Namibian
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September 13, 2025
A five-year-old ‘winning’ a N$1.3-billion government medicine supply tender is not the fault of the child’s Zimbabwean father, Cosmas Mukaratiwa. The problem is also not that Shapwa Kanyama’s company, with three employees, secured a N$111-million...
Namibian athletes set for gruelling challenge in Tokyo
New Era
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The 2025 World Athletics championships officially begin in Tokyo tomorrow, launching nine days of intense competition across the full spectrum of track and field events. The championships will be from 13 to 21 September, and among the key events...
Street vendor shot dead by taxi driver in Windhoek
Namibian Broadcasting Corporation
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A taxi driver shot and killed a street vendor at the Okarundu four-way, also known as the Otjikaendu four-way in Windhoek last night. According to eyewitnesses, the victim and two other men were looking for a taxi when an altercation broke out...
18 Babies Survived Neonatal Intensive Care in Rundu Hospital
Villager
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September 12, 2025
By: Annakleta Haikera The Rundu Intermediate Hospital’s Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) on Wednesday celebrated the survival of 18 babies who were born prematurely and overcame life-threatening challenges in the Kavango East Region. The event...
Health Ministry: HIV vaccine not yet approved in Namibia
Namibian Broadcasting Corporation
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The Ministry of Health and Social Services says Namibia has not yet approved the use of lenacapavir, a twice-yearly injectable medication for prevention and treatment of HIV, due to its high global market price. Ministry spokesperson Walters...
‘Investigate the Central Medical Stores’ – Dr Ndume
Windhoek Observer
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Allexer Namundjembo Renowned ophthalmologist Helena Ndume has called for investigations into the Central Medical Store (CMS), saying inefficiencies and corruption are blocking access to essential medicines. She made the call at Onandjokwe Hospital...
YOUNG OBSERVER | Editorial: Why Young Voices Matter in Building Namibia’s Future
Windhoek Observer
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On 26 August 2025, Namibia commemorated Heroes Day for the 35th time since independence. That day is a stark reminder of the path we have taken to be the bouncing democracy we are today and further, of the contribution made by young people towards...
Namibian Development Team In Need Of Funds For Championships In SA
Namibian Broadcasting Corporation
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A team of 36 young Namibian athletes from disadvantaged backgrounds is urgently seeking financial assistance. Many of the athletes, who are from the Ohangwena region, need funds for accommodation at the upcoming NWU Top 30 Championships in South...
Health ministry tender reform sparks debate over job losses
The Namibian
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September 10, 2025
The Namibia Local Business Association (Naloba) warns that the Ministry of Health and Social Services’decision to stop using middlemen companies to procure medicine could cause job losses and shrink tax contributions. Naloba, a breakaway group...
Health Minister says medicine shortages are a problem of the past
Informante
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September 10, 2025
Staff Reporter THE Minister of Health and Social Services, Esperance Luvindao, has said that the health ministry has started engaging directly with manufacturers to supply medicines, resulting in the ministry saving over N$200 million and ensuring...
Drug shortages affect both public and private pharmacies – Luvindao
Namibian Sun
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September 12, 2025
Health minister Esperance Luvindao has dismissed claims that life-saving drugs are widely available in Namibia despite shortages at public hospitals, warning that both state and pr... If you are an active subscriber and the article is not showing,...
Kornelia Shilunga urges Namibians to reject proxy roles in oil and gas
The Namibian
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September 11, 2025
Presidential oil adviser Kornelia Shilunga has urged Namibians to reject being used as proxies or tokens in the oil and gas sector. Speaking at a regional local content consultation held at Outapi yesterday, Shilunga warned against “fronting” to...
Minister Luvindao highlights alarming suicide toll, urges action to change Namibia’s narrative
The Namibian
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September 11, 2025
Minister of health and social services Esperance Luvindao yesterday said 112 Namibians, including four children, have taken their lives between April and August this year. Speaking at a World Suicide Prevention Day event in Windhoek yesterday,...
Namibian Swimming Coach Attends Global Coaching Event
Namibian Broadcasting Corporation
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A recent event brought together top-tier coaches from around the world to share their knowledge on advanced training techniques, stroke development, athlete psychology, and long-term swimmer progression. Namibian coach Diego Kahlari was in...
Catholic Women in Namibia Lauded for Boosting Government Efforts towards Child Care
ACI Africa
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September 11, 2025
The Namibian government official said that when NCWM members address gender-based violence, they are giving effect to the country’s laws and policies while also restoring dignity to families. “When you train women and men in practical skills, you...