The Ministry of Health and Social Services with the support of UNICEF received 100 bicycles, with 100 more in the pipeline for its health extension workers, from the Pupkewitz Foundation. Health workers face an uphill task to keep track and deliver medicines in remote rural areas, affecting health service delivery to most communities. On Thursday the Deputy Health Minister, Hon Juliet Kavetuna (third from left) received the bicycles from the Pupkewitz Foundation chairperson, Merle Barry (centre. Continue reading
Government has many fragmented policies – Gawanas
Special Advisor of the Ministry of Poverty Eradication, Advocate Bience Gawanas said that different government policies are at odds with each other. Continue reading
Ambassador Mbuende enters Benelux diplomatic stage
The Ambassador of Namibia to the Benelux countries and the European Union, H.E. Dr. Kaire Mbuende, presented his Letters of Credence last week to the. Continue reading
Sovereign right to use own resources
The Minister of Environment and Tourism, Hon Pohamba Shifeta said that the motion presented on domestic ivory markets ran counter to the country’s. Continue reading
New wave of Weltwaerts volunteers arrived
Seventeen young German volunteers arrived in Namibia last week for their yea-long mission of service to rural outposts across the country. They were. Continue reading
Ebank results in line with 10 year plan
While the bank has seen a hive of activity on its retail side, expenses also appeared to be raising in tandem and rose by 71%. On the plus side. Continue reading
Standard Bank pleased with diamond vessel
Debmarine Namibia recently took ownership of the mv SS Nujoma, a diamond exploration and sampling vessel, which was co-financed by Standard Bank and. Continue reading
Government should support local contractors – CIF
The over 450 member-strong Constructions Industries Federation of Namibia (CIF) expressed great concern about the directive of the government to the. Continue reading
Land woes send economy into spin
Planet at the Crossroads – IUCN congress in Hawaii
596,000 people at peril of facing hunger
Leniency Policy in competition matters
Namibia’s high accident rate – can you plan for it?
A total of 3637 road crashes were recorded on average over Namibian roads, claiming 613 lives and injuring 6 281 persons in 2015. According to the. Continue reading
Motor industry views better future
SAC unleashes “The Beast” Land Cruiser 200VX
Police officers train for airport safety
Fibre internet offers super speed
If you do not like the job, go and work somewhere else
How to fit a rhino into a can
A new wave of BRR policies at a time when the government is broke
What was once a flood is now only a trickle
It is only a small stream but it brings much hope
Social Protection through society’s eyes
Human rights activist Uhuru Dempers calls for more active social protection systems that would reduce poverty and contribute to asset redistribution.. Continue reading
Solar radios for Nyae Nyae Conservancy
Thirty-seven villages in the remote areas of the Nyae Nyae Conservancy will now be able to receive radio broadcasts and have access to outside. Continue reading
Solar lights for evening studies
Learners at schools in informal settlements are often restricted to study only while the sun is up because their homes do not have electricity. This. Continue reading
Dry Swakop river invaded by fish
The people of Otjimbingwe came out in droves to attend a ceremony last week where they received a large gift of canned pilchard from Walvis Bay. Continue reading
Youth convenes in Windhoek for development seminar
From Monday to Wednesday next week, the Ministry of Sport, Youth and National Service, in partnership with the Office of the President, the National. Continue reading
Lewis joins Circle of Hope
The next Circle of Hope training session, scheduled for 17 September and conducted by the Cancer Association of Namibia, is supported with a very. Continue reading
Standard Bank partners OPIC, Wells Fargo
Turnover down, profits up, Breweries smile
Corporates placed on negative watch
African Development Bank inks missive with Mizuho Bank
FNB profit soars, yet again
Cape marathon winners set for World Championships
Marathon athletes who participated at last weekend’s, Sanlam Cape Town Marathon raised the flag high as they left a mark at the event, with most of. Continue reading
King & Queen of the Beach crowned
Queen of the Beach - left too right: Kristin Schulz, Simone von Wietersheim, Steff Palmhert. The fourth of 5 Timeout Beach Series 2016 events. Continue reading
Namibia and Saudi Arabia share spoils
Namibia’s senior national cricket team and Saudi Arabia ended their series with a draw over the weekend as both nations managed to take a piece of. Continue reading
Golfers raise N$100 000 for welfare
The Bank Windhoek Holdings Golf Day in Aid of Welfare, which took place at the Windhoek Golf Club late last week was a roaring success with 30 teams. Continue reading
Safland 7’s in it to win it
The Saflands Sevens rugby tournament will be making way on the weekend of the 12 and 13 November when international rugby powerhouses descend on the. Continue reading
Enduro Championship finals draw closer
The Bank Windhoek Namibian Enduro Championship is approaching a dramatic final of the season with only two races left to go. Exciting racing will. Continue reading
