The Ministry of Health and Social Services says it could not stop a doctor from practising after his acquittal, as he now faces a second rape investigation in five years. Ministry spokesperson Walters Kamaya says when an accused person is…

A medical doctor (31) has been arrested after allegedly raping a man (26) at Onandjokwe State Hospital in the Oshikoto region over the weekend. According to the police, the incident took place early on Saturday after the doctor allegedly invited…

The Windhoek High Court has dismissed an application to legalise cannabis in Namibia, ruling that ongoing legislative reviews make judicial intervention premature at this stage. The Ganja Users of Namibia (GUN) group, however, says it will intensify its efforts to…

Road users in Windhoek have voiced frustration over worsening traffic congestion, with many reporting that they spend hours on the road during peak periods, making it difficult to reach their destinations on time. Elisenheim resident Charmaine Nel (56) told The…

The Ministry of Health and Social Services has officially declared the cholera outbreak in the Grootfontein and Opuwo health districts over after more than 28 days without any confirmed cases. Health minister Esperance Luvindao made the announcement in a public…

Residents of Groot Aub Extension 2 have called on the City of Windhoek to suspend its planned lease agreement process due to inadequate consultation. Some residents say they cannot afford the financial obligations attached to the proposed arrangements. The concerns…

More than 2 600 nursing and midwifery graduates have failed the national exam to practise in Namibia since last year, adding to widespread concerns about the quality of nursing training in the country. The figures, which the Health Professions Councils…

Namib Desert Diamonds (Namdia) has defended selecting only five Namibian companies for its new diamond sales cycle amid claims the decision has led to factory closures and job losses. It is understood that 11 Namibian companies applied to be selected…

The police recorded the seizure of more than 279kg of illicit drugs and arrested 165 suspects during anti-drug operations carried out across the country in June. According to a media statement issued by national police spokesperson deputy commissioner Kauna Shikwambi,…

The police have called for some traffic fines to be reduced, arguing that lower penalties would improve compliance and reduce the growing number of unpaid warrants. Traffic law-enforcement directorate head commissioner Petrus Swartz announced this during the National Council standing…

The Namibia Bus and Taxi Association (Nabta) has proposed mandatory automatic fire suppression systems and passenger registers for all public transport vehicles to improve passenger and road safety. Nabta secretary general Pendapala Nakathingo made the proposals during the National Council…

Eight million babies born with birth defects worldwide The World Health Organisation (WHO) has called on countries, including Namibia, to strengthen newborn screening programmes to improve the early detection and treatment of birth defects, saying timely diagnosis can save lives…