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World News | PM Modi Departs for Argentina After Concluding Trinidad and Tobago Visit
Latestly
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July 4, 2025
Port of Spain, Jul 4 (PTI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday left for Argentina in the third leg of his five-nation tour after concluding his two-day visit to Trinidad and Tobago during which the two countries inked six agreements to expand...
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....
Cash loan lending up 13% …number of borrowers up to 260 000
New Era
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Of the more than 100 Non-Banking Financial Institutions (NBFI) that were non-compliant with directives issued by the Namibia Financial Institutions Supervisory Authority (Namfisa), more than 90% are operating in the micro-lending sector. Namfisa...
Namibia: The Chinese Embassy Donates Mattresses To Local Hospital
MENAFN
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June 12, 2025
(MENAFN- African Press Organization) WINDHOEK, Namibia, June 12, 2025/APO Group/ -- On June 6, the Chinese Embassy in Namibia donated a batch of mattresses to pediatric patients in Gobabis District Hospital. Namibian Officials including Hon. Pijoo...
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...
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...
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...
Namibia records four child labour cases
Namibian Broadcasting Corporation
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Today marks World Child Labour Day, aimed at reflecting on achievements made in and intensifying action against child labor. Namibia has recorded four cases of child labor since 2023. Poverty is one of the major contributing factors to child...
Namibia records four child labour cases
Namibian Broadcasting Corporation
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Today marks World Child Labour Day, aimed at reflecting on achievements made in and intensifying action against child labor. Namibia has recorded four cases of child labor since 2023. Poverty is one of the major contributing factors to child...
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...
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,...
Namibia's mental health state - 102 900 patients in 2024/25
Namibian Sun
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June 12, 2025
Health minister Luvindao says we cannot workshop our way out of a crisis but must legislate, build, fund, and treat. Elizabeth Kheibes 2 Hours Ago - 2025-06-12 00:00:00 Health minister Esperance Luvindao has criticised the country’s slow pace in...
Health training boom sparks regulation push
Windhoek Observer
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Erasmus Shalihaxwe The National Assembly is set to debate a motion on the regulation of the growing number of nursing schools and other health training institutions in the country. The motion was tabled by Winnie Moongo, a member of parliament...
Namibia unites to save lives through HPV vaccination campaign
Informante
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June 11, 2025
Staff Reporter THE Ministry of Health and Social Services, in partnership with UNICEF, the World Health Organization (WHO), and the Cancer Association of Namibia, has launched a nationwide campaign to raise awareness about the Human Papillomavirus...
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...
Health ministry confirms procuring unregistered malaria drug
Namibian Sun
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June 11, 2025
Health minister Esperance Luvindao has threatened legal action against anyone involved in underhand dealings related to the matter. The health ministry has confirmed that it procured N$450 000 worth of unregistered quinine malaria drugs, which...
Namibia’s U.S travel ban relief may be short-lived
Windhoek Observer
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Justicia Shipena International relations analyst Marius Kudumo has warned that Namibia should not take comfort in its current exemption from the latest U.S. presidential travel ban. Kudumo said the country should not celebrate its exclusion, as...
Namibia’s Economy is in the Middle of a Transformation
Villager
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June 11, 2025
By: JG van Graan While nominal GDP rose to N$245.1 billion in 2024, the real growth rate slowed to 3.7%, down from 4.4% in the previous year. The slowdown has put a spotlight on Namibia’s heavy reliance on industries like diamond mining and...
Windhoek gears up for health weekend
Windhoek Observer
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Niël Terblanché Windhoek is set to host a weekend focused on health, wellness, and community care, as the Well of Hope Organisation rolls out a two-day event offering free services to residents. The event is a collaboration between the Well of...