Residents of Okahandja Park informal settlement in Windhoek are counting their losses after heavy rains on Saturday flooded their shacks, washing away their belongings and leaving families stranded. They say water rapidly filled their homes in the early hours of…
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A man, Vilho Ambondo (31), died after being assaulted with a metal object at Katutura. National police spokesperson deputy commissioner Kauna Shikwambi says the incident occurred on Saturday at around 16h45. The victim later died at a hospital, while the…
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The United States (US) Embassy in Namibia has warned Namibians travelling to the US that overstaying their visas can lead to serious penalties, including travel bans, visa ineligibility and possible criminal charges. In a statement issued by US ambassador to…
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A police vehicle crashed into the Chinese embassy in Ludwigsdorf, Windhoek, on Thursday morning during a high-speed chase involving a vehicle used by suspected criminals. The incident occurred between 09h00 and 10h00, according to a police officer at the scene.…
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Newly appointed editor of The Namibian Johnathan Beukes says the printed version remains the backbone of the publication’s revenue, despite its rapid expansion to digital and multimedia platforms. Speaking to Desert FM on Friday, Beukes said while the media industry…
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Health and social services minister Esperance Luvindao says the government is missing an estimated 34% of tuberculosis (TB) cases in Namibia, leaving many infected people undiagnosed and outside the treatment system. Speaking at the observance of World Tuberculosis Day at…
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The government is moving to digitise birth and death registration systems as part of broader efforts to improve service delivery and data coordination in the health sector. This was announced yesterday by health and social services minister Esperance Luvindao during…
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Minister of health and social services Esperance Luvindao has granted health professionals a temporary extension to meet new licensing requirements under the Health Professions Act. This follows concerns over the implementation of the new requirements.According to a government notice issued…
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The recent arrest of a woman (36) who allegedly left her newborn baby at a church at Omingwelume in the Ohangwena region has sparked debate over what constitutes a legally recognised safe place for leaving infants. In 2019, the government…
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The police have reported two suspected cases of suicide in the northern regions over the weekend. In the first incident, Salaria Kstana (48) was found dead at farm Okarukoro in the Kamanjab district on Friday. “It is alleged that the…
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The Namibia Medical Society (NMS) has announced that the Health Professions Councils of Namibia (HPCNA) has extended the licensing deadline for healthcare practitioners to 31 March 2027. The announcement follows a written proposal submitted to the minister of health and…
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Oshakati State Hospital is struggling to manage patient records as space shortages and budget constraints force staff to use non-compliant, temporary storage facilities. Photos seen by The Namibian show files on the floor, some of which appear soaked. Member of…
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