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Reforms recommended for pharmaceutical sector
Namibian Broadcasting Corporation
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The pharmaceutical sector has come under parliamentary scrutiny, with growing concerns over the safety of medicines in Namibia and the regulation of local manufacturers. This follows the recent highlighting of medicinal manufacturer Fabupharm's...
Ghana Maritime Authority, GPHA successfully coordinate medical evacuation at sea
GhanaWeb
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June 24, 2025
The Ghana Maritime Authority (GMA), in collaboration with the Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority (GPHA), has successfully carried out a complex medical evacuation (MEDEVAC) operation involving a crew member aboard a supertanker navigating off the...
Ghana Maritime Authority executes second successful offshore medical evacuation in months
Joy FM
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June 24, 2025
The Ghana Maritime Authority (GMA), in collaboration with the Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority (GPHA), has successfully carried out a medical evacuation (MEDEVAC) of a crew member aboard a supertanker navigating off Ghana’s coast on June 5. The...
Debmarine leadership hosts Miss Namibia finalits
Namibian Broadcasting Corporation
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A meet-and-greet session held in the capital between Miss Namibia 2025 finalists and Debmarine leadership saw the 10 beauties offered a platform to introduce themselves. Debmarine Namibia is the main sponsor of the Miss Namibia 2025 beauty...
Mental health bill close to finalisation, says Luvindao
Namibian Sun
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June 24, 2025
Mental health staffing remains critical The minister underlined that the bill is not only about passing legislation but also about ensuring accessible, quality mental health care for all Namibians. Elizabeth Kheibes 2 Hours Ago - 2025-06-24...
Govt clueless about Namibians in conflict-hit Iran
Windhoek Observer
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Justicia Shipena The Ministry of International Relations says it has not received any reports of Namibian nationals currently in Iran or struggling to leave the country. The ministry’s executive director, Ambassador Penda Naanda, said no...
Economic leakage in Namibia: When wealth enters but doesn’t circulate
Windhoek Observer
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Dr. Penny Tuna Magdalena Uukunde A Diplomatic Reflection on a Nation Full of Potential but Caught in the Performance Loop Namibia is not short of vision. We are not short of policies, frameworks, or even goodwill. From industrialization plans to...
Old Mutual Namibia launches World Wide Equity Fund
New Era
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Old Mutual Namibia, through the Old Mutual Investment Group (OMIGNAM), last week expanded its investment horizon with the unveiling of the World Wide Equity Fund. This fund represents more than diversification, it symbolises Old Mutual Namibia’s...
Revamped breast cancer clinic opens in Swakop
Namibian Sun
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June 23, 2025
A major milestone in Namibia’s decentralised cancer care was reached on 10 June with the official opening of the modernised breast clinic at the state hospital in Swakopmund. The... If you are an active subscriber and the article is not showing,...
Old Mutual Namibia bets big on global markets
Windhoek Observer
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Justicia Shipena Old Mutual Namibia, through the Old Mutual Investment Group (OMIGNAM), currently manages over N$60 billion in assets across a broad range of strategies. On 19 June 2025, the group launched the World Wide Equity Fund, offering...
Peter Dube's trial commences after years of delays
Bulawayo 24 News
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July 15, 2025
Once a prominent car dealer in Gweru, Peter Dube now stands accused in a high-profile murder trial that has captivated the nation since 2021. Dube is facing double murder charges and two counts of attempted murder after allegedly shooting dead two...
Bank Windhoek red run returns
Windhoek Observer
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Staff Writer The 2025 edition of the Bank Windhoek Red Run has returned with a total prize pool of N$60,000. The event will take place on Saturday, 9 August, at the Ramblers Sports Club in Windhoek. Organised in partnership with the /Ae //Gams...
Bank Windhoek Red Run is back
New Era
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With total prize money of N$60 000, the 2025 edition of the Bank Windhoek Red Run, set to take place on Saturday, 9 August, at the Ramblers Sports Club in Windhoek, is gearing up to be an unforgettable, dynamic and exhilarating gathering....
Dr Eva Orsmond: ‘Irish women need to look after their bodies and stop putting their kids before their health’
Irish Independent
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Orsmond, who was on the panel of experts on the now-defunct Operation Transformation, also said she went on her first diet at the age of 11 and makes no apologies for it. The diabetes specialist, who runs clinics in Dublin and Galway, is known for...
EU and UNICEF contribute over N$20 million to support Namibia’s drought response
Informante
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June 19, 2025
Staff Reporter THE European Union (EU) has contributed €911,000, equivalent to about N$19 million, to UNICEF to support Namibia’s drought response, while UNICEF has allocated an additional €228,000, equivalent to about N$4.7 million, towards the...
N$114m unaccounted for in health ministry’s Global Fund Grant
Namibian Sun
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June 20, 2025
Kandjeke refuses to sign off financials The Global Fund is a key partner in Namibia's fight against HIV, tuberculosis (TB), and malaria. Nikanor Nangolo 3 Hours Ago - 2025-06-20 00:00:00 Auditor General (AG) Junias Kandjeke has issued a scathing...
ACC investigates theft of medicines and other irregularities
Informante
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June 19, 2025
Staff Reporter THE Minister of Health and Social Services, Esperanza Luvindao, has said that she has written a letter to the Anti-Corruption Commission to initiate an investigation into irregularities in the Namibia Medicines Regulatory Council,...
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah Calls for Strengthened Namibia-India Bilateral Relations
Namibian Broadcasting Corporation
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President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has called for the continued strengthening of bilateral ties between Namibia and India, as she received that country's High Commissioner, Rahul Shrivastava, at State House for a courtesy visit. India and Namibia...
Bridging the Gap: Urgent Support for Economics Graduates in Namibia
Villager
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June 20, 2025
By: Judge Mwadinomo Nakwatumba, Msc. Economics| UNAM Economics is a powerful discipline that shapes national development, business innovation, and public policy. It provides the analytical tools to interpret markets, guide investment, and design...
Assam men’s cricket team to face Namibia in five-match ODI series
East Mojo
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June 19, 2025
The Assam men’s cricket team is set to travel to Namibia this month for a five-match one-day series against the Namibian national team, marking a rare overseas assignment for a domestic Indian side. The team completed a six-day training camp at...