Namibia launches national strategy to secure access to sanitation facilities

WINDHOEK, Oct. 27 (Xinhua) -- Namibia on Monday launched a five-year National Sanitation and Hygiene Strategy, aiming to end open defecation and ensure every household has access to dignified and climate-resilient sanitation facilities by 2027....

Erongo Governor pledges water and health support for Xobo-Xobos miners

The Erongo Governor, Nathalia |Goagoses, has vowed to address the water shortages and lack of basic services faced by small-scale miners at Xobo-Xobos in the Dâures Constituency of the region. Xobo-Xobos is an informal small miners' camp nestled...

Job: Health, Safety & Environment Manager sought in Namibia

A leading organisation in the fabrication and construction sector in Namibia is seeking an experienced Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) Manager to oversee and enhance HSE performance across its operations. Closing date: 21 November 2025 This...

OBSERVER DAILY | Namibia clears its eurobond: A victory worth applauding, but with eyes wide open

Namibia this week announced that it has fully settled its US $750 million Eurobond, a decade after it was first issued in 2015. The Ministry of Finance and the Bank of Namibia confirmed that all payments were made in full and on time, a move that...

A Simulated Client Study on Non-Prescription Antibiotic Sales and Counselling Practices in Iraqi Nurse-Led Clinics: Implications for Antimicrobial Resistance

Introduction Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a critical global health challenge, projected to cause up to 10 million deaths annually by 2050 if left unaddressed.1 Its impact is particularly severe in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs),...

New streetlights installed in Ndiyona Settlement

New streetlights were installed along the trunk road at Ndiyona Settlement in the Kavango East Region. The project, which took three months to complete, was funded by the Kavango East Regional Council at a cost of more than N$1.1 million. For the...

FNB Namibia donates N$150,000 to support health exhibition

The First National Bank of Namibia has contributed N$150,000 towards the third Namibia Health Exhibition, taking place from the 14th to the 15th of next month. The exhibition serves as a national platform for raising health awareness, showcasing...

Global Disease Outbreaks: A 2025 Snapshot and Implications for the U.S.

Each year, there are multiple infectious disease outbreaks (defined as the occurrence of cases of disease in excess of what is expected) throughout the world. Some of these become severe and have global and domestic implications, including, most...

OBSERVER DAILY | The five-year investor visa: A bold step toward a more competitive Namibia

President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah’s recent announcement of a five-year visa for serious investors marks a decisive and forward-thinking step in Namibia’s quest to become a truly competitive investment destination. Speaking at the launch of the...

Namibia’s health ministry declares outbreak of Mpox in Swakopmund

(Corrects to show ministry post was on Facebook, not X) (Reuters) -Namibia’s ministry of health and social services on Sunday declared an outbreak of Mpox in the city of Swakopmund. “Surveillance, contact tracing, and response teams have been...

I stole a penguin, spent 101 days in jail and was pronounced clinically dead – now I’m Aberdeen’s new sporting director

Aberdeen appointing a new sporting director is not normally the type of story that captures a wider public imagination. But the hiring of former goalkeeper Lutz Pfannenstiel has gone viral - and for good reason. 3 Pfannenstiel had one of the most...

Farmers’ Kraal with Hanks Saisai – How to develop a healthy, profitable poultry business

The success of any poultry production enterprise is significantly influenced by the health measures implemented by the farmer to ensure the continual safety of the bird enterprise. So times, farmers without a health programme, expose their...

Farming with black soldier flies in Namibia …supplementing food security 

Gail Thomson Can farmers simultaneously reduce greenhouse gas emissions, cut the amount of organic waste going to landfills, increase agricultural productivity and soil fertility, and improve food security in Namibia? According to Sven Gruttemeyer...

Man claims healthy kidney removed by state doctors in N$41m lawsuit

Windhoek resident Lucius Kondjeni (60) has filed a N$41 million lawsuit against the health ministry, accusing doctors at Windhoek Central Hospital of allegedly removing his healthy... If you are an active subscriber and the article is not showing,...

African Leaders Unite To Demand Bold, Africa-Led Reform Of Global Health System

2 With days to go before the Africa Regional Dialogue on Global Health Reform opens in Kigali from November 3–5, 2025, a unified call is rising across the continent: Africa must lead the reform of the global health system. The growing momentum...

Bryan Habana's fintech firm doubles user base

Paymenow founders: Top from left: CDO Gerbrand Potgieter and CEO Deon Nobrega. Bottom from left: CTO Willem van Zyl and chief client officer Bryan Habana. Earned wage access platform Paymenow is on a growth trajectory, doubling its user base in...

Namibia to mark World Food Day in Kavango West

Namibia will commemorate World Food Day in the Kavango West region on Saturday, with the focus on collaboration and sustainable solutions to address the country’s food security challenges. This was announced on Thursday afternoon in a combined...

Namibia’s midterm budget: Walking the tightrope between prudence and pressure

The midterm budget review delivered by minister of Finance and Public Enterprises Ericah Shafudah presents a careful balancing act, a fiscal plan that strives to maintain credibility and discipline, even as political realities and slowing growth...

Young leaders rise as Namibia prepares for regional, local elections

As Namibia gears up for its regional and local authority elections, scheduled for November, young leaders are emerging with a clear message: the future is now, and it has a youthful face. Regional councils and local authorities play a critical...

African Ministers Call for Bold Reform of the Global Health System

As Africa prepares for the upcoming Africa Regional Dialogue on Global Health Reform in Kigali, Rwanda (3–5 November 2025), momentum is building across the continent for a bold, Africa-led reform of the global health system. The call follows a...