Namibians’ life expectancy rises to 56, but health system still faces major hurdles – Luvindao

Namibians’ life expectancy has risen significantly from 47 to 56 years, yet the country’s healthcare system continues to battle several challenges. These include communicable and non-communicable diseases, minister of health and social services...

Prime Minister Ngurare bemoans Namibia’s suicide rate

Staff Reporter THE fact that Namibia ranks number one in Africa with respect to suicide rates is a national tragedy that we cannot ignore, said Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare on the occasion of the commemoration of World Mental Health Day and...

Namibian public health workers second-highest paid in SADC

The Minister of Health and Social Services, Esperance Luvindao, has stated that Namibia's public health workers are the second-highest paid in the SADC region. The minister responded to a concern raised by Independent Patriot for Change (IPC) MP...

Katutura residents dump sewage at City of Windhoek municipal offices

Staff Reporter RESIDENTS of Katutura Central this morning gave an unpleasant welcome to workers of the City of Windhoek after dumping sewage as well as other refuse at the City of Windhoek’s building in the capital, citing non-response to years of...

Namibia launches new health frameworks for universal coverage

WINDHOEK, Oct. 13 (Xinhua) -- Namibia on Monday launched a five-year health strategic plan and the Universal Health Coverage (UHC) Policy to ensure equitable access to quality healthcare services for all citizens by 2030. Speaking at the launch in...

Namibia mourns John Savva

WINDHOEK – Tributes are pouring in from across Namibia as Walvis Bay businessman and philanthrop ist, John Sava who died on Saturday is honoured. Savva arrived in Namibia 59 years ago from Cyprus as a young man with nothing but dreams to build a...

Adapt and Overcome: Namibian Lions Take Up Seal Hunting

Adaptability is the trait that, before all others, allows a species to survive when its environment is changing. At the end of the last Ice Age, grey wolves turned to different prey, allowing them to survive while the mortally inflexible dire wolf...

Namibian cue sport team to compete for N$500 000 

A Namibian cue sport team will compete in the Ultimate African Pool Championship in Mpumalanga, South Africa, this week, where total prize money of half a million Namibia dollar will be on offer. A 12-member team, representing the Namibian...

Namibia gets N$60.7m worth of FMD vaccines from Botswana

Justicia Shipena Botswana has supplied Namibia with over 3.8 million doses of foot and mouth disease (FMD) vaccines worth N$60.7 million to strengthen livestock protection and regional food security. The vaccines were delivered through the...

Namibia stands out as Nigeria ranks low in women’s representation in Africa

Nigeria ranks among the lowest in Africa for women’s political representation, while countries like Rwanda, Namibia, and South Africa lead with robust gender-inclusive policies and high female participation in governance. Nigeria, Africa’s most...

Namibia not doing well in upholding economic, social and cultural rights – ELCRN

The Evangelical Lutheran Church in Namibia (ELCRN) has warned that the country is falling short on economic, social, and cultural rights despite progress in civil and political rights. ELCRN associate general secretary Maureen Dausas says these...

Ramaphosa denies any connection to Tembisa Hospital looting kingpin

President Cyril Ramaphosa is reportedly to have distanced himself from Hangwani Maumela, a controversial tender tycoon implicated in the R2 billion Tembisa Hospital looting scandal, following a viral video that sparked speculation about their...

Minister laments Namibians’ reluctance to replant trees

Justicia Shipena Environment, Forestry and Tourism minister Inidelni Daniel says she concerned over Namibians’ reluctance to replant trees despite the country losing thousands of hectares of forest each year to agriculture, mining, urban...

Kavango East Health Directorate needs equipped ambulances

A lack of well-equipped ambulances in the Kavango East Region compromises timely medical assistance to patients in remote areas. This was shared by the Chief Medical Officer at the Rundu Intermediate Hospital, Dr. Medson Chibwe, with members of...

Namibia marks Arbor Day

The Minister of Environment, Forestry and Tourism (MEFT), Indileni Daniel, has stressed the importance of preserving and planting trees, highlighting their ecological, climatic, social and economic contribution within the ecosystem. Speaking at...

Oshana marks World Mental Health Day

The University of Namibia (UNAM), in partnership with the Ongwediva Town Council, hosted a World Mental Health Day commemoration at Ongwediva. The event attracted a large crowd of community members, students, and healthcare professionals, all...

City of Windhoek Waste Department employees demand better benefits

The City of Windhoek's Waste Department workers went on strike, demanding a salary hike from N$3,300 to N$8,000, a pension and medical aid, as well as permanent employment. Speaking on behalf of the striking workers was John Kaporo, who said,...

Health ministry records 2 937 attempted suicide cases during 2023/2024

While Namibia continues to record staggering suicide figures, the Ministry of Health and Social Services (MoHSS) revealed that 2,937 suicide attempts were recorded between 2023 and 2024. The Executive Director in the Office of the Prime Minister...

Namibia vs South Africa Free Live Streaming Online, One-Off T20I 2025: How To Watch NAM vs SA Cricket Match Live Telecast on TV in India?

Namibia National Cricket Team vs South Africa National Cricket Team Live Streaming Online: Namibia and South Africa will clash in a one-off T20 game as the Proteas travel to their neighbours to play a game inaugurating the new Namibia Cricket...

Namibia and Botswana sign eight new MoUs to deepen bilateral ties

Staff Reporter NAMIBIA and Botswana recently signed eight new Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) covering a range of sectors, including energy resources, employment and labour, as well as science, technology, and innovation. “The signing of eight...