• CHARLOTTE NAMBADJA Although not very common, bone cancers have affected about 361 of 100 000 Namibians on average over the past decade. This equals 15 new cases per year, with patients older than 65 being most affected, says Cancer…

“Winning N$10 000 for my business is a significant milestone,” said entrepreneur Matheus Iilwenya (34). “It provides a financial boost and will allow us to invest in marketing and customer engagement initiatives, strengthening our brand presence in the market,” he…

Windhoek Central Hospital nurse matron Claudia Kambonde joined the health profession as a student nurse in 1993 and has never looked back. Kambonde’s work entails coordinating the work of about 700 nurses across several operational units at the hospital. “My…

When was your last check-up? Regular screenings for chronic diseases can be lifesaving, however, not everyone makes it a priority. With the rise of health conditions like diabetes, hypertension and heart disease, staying informed about your health status remains important.…

For 27 years, Okahandja-born Elsie Kamberipa’s swept and mopped the hallways of Moses van der Byl Primary School in Soweto. As pupils rushed to their classes and teachers prepared their lessons, Kamberipa ensured that every corner of the school was…

…Police call on anyone with information to come forward Three days ago, Julia Ndafyaalako, the mother of Spencer Mandela Nakale, who went missing at Lüderitz on 28 December 2020, once again reached out on social media to plead for help…

Over 85 000 boys and men have been circumcised under the leadership of the Ministry of Health and Social Services and the Voluntary Medical Male Circumcision (VMMC) project. The VMMC project has been running since 2009, and the government’s goal…

An Oshakati-based father, Tuhafeni Hangula, has commended the Oshakati Intermediate Hospital and doctor Lavinia Johannes, who he described as caring and professional, after his daughter’s successful tonsillectomy. “My daughter suffered from repeated bouts of tonsillitis, so my wife and I…

. . . aunt of girl who was allegedly raped by two uncles speaks out “One morning, I realised she didn’t go to school. Only then did I notice she was walking differently, and when I asked her, she said…

“The support I have received goes beyond financial assistance. It is motivation to strive for excellence. “Moreover, this bursary has relieved the yearning for a part-time job to cover my expenses. Instead, I can now devote myself entirely to my…

Windhoek mayor Queen Kamati has called on the business community to contribute rubbish bins to the capital’s streets. “This initiative aims to highlight the importance of maintaining our city’s cleanliness. Continuous efforts in this regard are crucial for us to…

Four shacks burnt down at the Sonderwater settlement behind the Shandumbala area in Windhoek yesterday. Seven people are affected and the cause of the fire remains unknown. Derline Nowases (50), who lives at the settlement, yesterday said it was not…