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Hostel rape scandal rocks Windhoek primary school

Hostel rape scandal rocks Windhoek primary school

Three boys from a primary school in Windhoek have been suspended for allegedly raping a Grade 1 pupil at the school’s hostel. The pupils have been staying at the hostel since the start of the academic year. The school’s principal yesterday...

Namibia's national assembly speaker warns of economic inequality, poverty

WINDHOEK, Aug. 14 (Xinhua) -- Namibia continues to grapple with deep-rooted poverty and inequality, despite more than three decades of economic growth, an official said on Thursday. National Assembly Speaker Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila highlighted...

Namibia declares end to cholera, malaria outbreaks

WINDHOEK, Aug. 14 (Xinhua) -- Namibia has officially declared an end to a cholera outbreak in the Opuwo District of the Kunene Region and a widespread malaria outbreak in the northern part of the country. Minister of Health and Social Services...

OPEC Partners with African Energy Week 2025

OPEC Partners with African Energy Week 2025

OPEC's participation comes at a pivotal moment for African energy. Countries such as Nigeria, Algeria, the Republic of the Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon and Libya – as well as emerging producers like Senegal and Namibia – already play central...

NAMIBIAN HIGH COMMISSIONER BIDS FAREWELL, AS HH PRAISES ZAMBIA-NAMIBIA CORDIAL RELATIONS

NAMIBIAN HIGH COMMISSIONER BIDS FAREWELL, AS HH PRAISES ZAMBIA-NAMIBIA CORDIAL RELATIONS LUSAKA, Wednesday – President Hakainde Hichilema says his administration’s economic agenda is anchored on trade, investment, and infrastructure development as...

Namibia joins outcry over Israel’s Gaza city takeover

Justicia Shipena Namibia has called on the international community not to stand by as a “humanitarian catastrophe of potentially monumental proportions” unfolds in Gaza City. This follows the Israeli Security Cabinet’s approval of a plan to take...

Spotlight on Dewald Brevis as SA look to redeem in ODI series opener against Australia

Spotlight on Dewald Brevis as SA look to redeem in ODI series opener against Australia

(Credit: Proteas Cricket/X) Cairns, August 18 (IANS) The spotlight in Cairns is set to shine on Dewald Brevis as South Africa’s young batting sensation prepares for his much-anticipated ODI debut in the opening game against Australia on Tuesday at...

No new nurses’ uniforms for Eenhana hospital in 10 years

No new nurses’ uniforms for Eenhana hospital in 10 years

Nursing staff at Eenhana State Hospital say they have not received uniforms in more than 10 years. Senior registered nurse Olivia Ndooya revealed this on Thursday during a visit by the national standing committee on health, social services and...

Namibia condemns killing of six journalists in Gaza

Namibia condemns killing of six journalists in Gaza

Date: August 13, 2025 Staff Reporter THE Government of Namibia has strongly condemned an Israeli air strike in Gaza on Sunday, 10 August 2025, which killed six journalists, including four Al Jazeera staff members such as correspondent Anas...

Conflict concerns cloud health minister as brother eyes pharma contracts

Renthia Kaimbi A potential conflict of interest is facing health minister Esperance Luvindao after revelations that her brother recently sought details on the ministry’s pharmaceutical procurement plans while representing a registered government...

Social media traps lure 38 Namibians into fraud and trafficking abroad

Social media traps lure 38 Namibians into fraud and trafficking abroad

Namibia recorded multiple social media crimes in the past three years, including human trafficking, fraud, and online abuse. This has prompted a police campaign promoting ethical and responsible digital behaviour, which was launched yesterday....

Oshakati Intermediate Hospital’s psychiatric ward is overcrowded, under-resourced, and struggling with staff

Oshakati Intermediate Hospital’s psychiatric ward is overcrowded, under-resourced, and struggling with staff

Oshakati Intermediate Hospital’s psychiatric ward is overcrowded, under-resourced, and struggling with ageing infrastructure, staff shortages, and a lack of medicine. Officials revealed this during a visit by the parliamentary standing committee...

Windhoek hosts AFSEC training on electromagnetic compatibility

The African Electrotechnical Standardisation Commission (AFSEC), in collaboration with partners, is hosting a three-day technical training on electromagnetic compatibility in Windhoek. The training aims to enhance Namibia's adherence to...

Russia to send 75 mice into space aboard 'miniature hotel'

Russia to send 75 mice into space aboard 'miniature hotel'

Russia is preparing to launch 75 mice and 1,000 fruit flies into space as part of a month-long mission that will show how cosmic radiation affects living organisms. The research by Roscosmos, Russia’s space agency, and the Institute of Biomedical...

Muha highlights Namibia’s progress on Universal Health Coverage

The Chairperson of the National Council, Lukas Muha, has highlighted Namibia’s progress in advancing Universal Health Coverage (UHC), noting that the country’s UHC policy was formally approved in February 2025. Speaking at the 54th Commonwealth...

Namibia unveils first AI Readiness Assessment Report

Namibia unveils first AI Readiness Assessment Report

Staff Reporter NAMIBIA has launched its inaugural Artificial Intelligence (AI) Readiness Assessment Report, a landmark step in advancing the country’s position as a leader in ethical and inclusive AI development. Speaking at the launch on behalf...

How Do Countries Compare in Maternal and Infant Health Outcomes? Updated Data Hub Has the Answers

How Do Countries Compare in Maternal and Infant Health Outcomes? Updated Data Hub Has the Answers

By Olivia Lewis Looking globally at the health outcomes of women and babies and comparing those rates across time could be a daunting task for any researcher, but a newly revamped data hub aims to bring that information together — and provide...

Over 4 000 Namibians sue each other for online attacks 

Allexer Namundjembo More than 4,000 Namibians have sued each other for defamation of character in cases linked to social media. The inspector general, Joseph Shikongo, revealed the figures during the launch of the Ethical Use of Social Media...

Israel revokes visas for Australian diplomats to Palestinian Authority

Israel revokes visas for Australian diplomats to Palestinian Authority

Israel has revoked the visas of Australian diplomats to the Palestinian Authority, after Canberra refused to grant visas to Israeli figures and announced its intention to recognise a Palestinian state. The Australian government said it cancelled...

Cheetahs target more clinical performance against Province

Cheetahs target more clinical performance against Province

Over the weekend, the Cheetahs had to dig deep for victory against a young and determined Sharks side chasing their first win of the 2025 competition. While the Cheetahs dominated both possession and territory, they let themselves down in the red...

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