Namibia launches new health frameworks for universal coverage

WINDHOEK, Oct. 13 (Xinhua) -- Namibia on Monday launched a five-year health strategic plan and the Universal Health Coverage (UHC) Policy to ensure equitable access to quality healthcare services for all citizens by 2030. Speaking at the launch in...

Mpox hits Namibia; first case confirmed

The Ministry of Health in Namibia has confirmed the country’s first Mpox case which was confirmed in Swakopmund over the weekend. Reports indicate that the patient, who tested positive on 18 October, is in a stable condition and remains in...

Namibia mourns John Savva

WINDHOEK – Tributes are pouring in from across Namibia as Walvis Bay businessman and philanthrop ist, John Sava who died on Saturday is honoured. Savva arrived in Namibia 59 years ago from Cyprus as a young man with nothing but dreams to build a...

Namibia gets N$60.7m worth of FMD vaccines from Botswana

Justicia Shipena Botswana has supplied Namibia with over 3.8 million doses of foot and mouth disease (FMD) vaccines worth N$60.7 million to strengthen livestock protection and regional food security. The vaccines were delivered through the...

Namibian cue sport team to compete for N$500 000 

A Namibian cue sport team will compete in the Ultimate African Pool Championship in Mpumalanga, South Africa, this week, where total prize money of half a million Namibia dollar will be on offer. A 12-member team, representing the Namibian...

Namibia stands out as Nigeria ranks low in women’s representation in Africa

Nigeria ranks among the lowest in Africa for women’s political representation, while countries like Rwanda, Namibia, and South Africa lead with robust gender-inclusive policies and high female participation in governance. Nigeria, Africa’s most...

Mpox outbreak declared in Namibia …first case recorded in Swakopmund linked to cross-border travel 

Justicia Shipena Namibia has confirmed its first mpox case, linked to recent cross-border travel within the Southern African Development Community (SADC) region. The Ministry of Health and Social Services (MoHSS) declared an outbreak on Sunday...

Namibia not doing well in upholding economic, social and cultural rights – ELCRN

The Evangelical Lutheran Church in Namibia (ELCRN) has warned that the country is falling short on economic, social, and cultural rights despite progress in civil and political rights. ELCRN associate general secretary Maureen Dausas says these...

55 Windhoek Residents Trained in Backyard Gardening

By: Mathias Hangala In a bid to boost food security and promote self-sufficiency, the City of Windhoek (CoW) recently spearheaded the backyard gardening training of 55 residents from Khomas’s Katutura Central and Tobias Hainyeko constituencies,...

Multiple road accidents reported across Namibia over the weekend

Staff Reporter THE Namibian Police have recorded several serious road accidents across the country over the weekend, resulting in fatalities, multiple injuries and one arrest. According to the weekend crime report, a male taxi driver lost control...

Namibia vs South Africa Free Live Streaming Online, One-Off T20I 2025: How To Watch NAM vs SA Cricket Match Live Telecast on TV in India?

Namibia National Cricket Team vs South Africa National Cricket Team Live Streaming Online: Namibia and South Africa will clash in a one-off T20 game as the Proteas travel to their neighbours to play a game inaugurating the new Namibia Cricket...

New report exposes roots of violence in Namibian homes

The One Economy Foundation on Friday launched Problematic Mindsets Volume II, a study revealing how harmful gender beliefs and emotional suppression among men are fuelling violence in Namibian homes and communities. The study, launched during the...

ECN readies for 2025 Regional Councils and Local Authorities Elections

WINDHOEK, 03 NOVEMBER 2025 - Health experts pose for a photo during an information sharing session. From left are Doctor Frieda Shigwedha (NMRC), Doctor Penehafo Haitamba-Shindume, GIC host Hileni Amunyela-Philipus, and Fudeni Ndahangoudja. (Photo...

Mpox outbreak confirmed in Namibia

Staff Reporter NAMIBIA has reported one confirmed case of Mpox from Swakopmund, Erongo Region, on 18 October 2025. According to the Minister of Health and Social Services, Dr. Esperance Luvindao, the patient is receiving comprehensive treatment...

Health ministry records 2 937 attempted suicide cases during 2023/2024

While Namibia continues to record staggering suicide figures, the Ministry of Health and Social Services (MoHSS) revealed that 2,937 suicide attempts were recorded between 2023 and 2024. The Executive Director in the Office of the Prime Minister...

Ranked: Countries With the Most Years in Poor Health

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Namibia marks Arbor Day

The Minister of Environment, Forestry and Tourism (MEFT), Indileni Daniel, has stressed the importance of preserving and planting trees, highlighting their ecological, climatic, social and economic contribution within the ecosystem. Speaking at...

Namibia, Botswana to boost cooperation in diamond sector amid global decline

WINDHOEK, Oct. 10 (Xinhua) -- Namibia and Botswana have agreed to develop joint strategies to safeguard the competitiveness of natural diamonds and explore new areas of cooperation in the sector, as both countries grapple with declining revenues...

Namibia and Botswana sign eight new MoUs to deepen bilateral ties

Staff Reporter NAMIBIA and Botswana recently signed eight new Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) covering a range of sectors, including energy resources, employment and labour, as well as science, technology, and innovation. “The signing of eight...

Namibia and Botswana sign agreements to strengthen bilateral ties

Namibia and Botswana have signed a series of agreements aimed at deepening bilateral cooperation, following the conclusion of the second session of the Bi-National Commission (BNC). The new accords cover a wide range of sectors, including Energy...