OBSERVER DAILY | Oil Dreams and Hard realities: Namibia must demand good jobs from foreign investment

Namibia’s growing oil and gas ambitions have once again come under scrutiny, and rightly so. The Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR) has sounded a sober warning that, despite the euphoria surrounding recent discoveries, the promise of...

Namibia faces a mental health ‘epidemic’

Only 28 registered psychologists in Namibia, MP says Elizabeth Kheibes 4 Hours Ago - 2025-10-23 00:00:00 Elizabeth KheibesWINDHOEKNamibia is facing an acute shortage of mental health professionals, with only 28 registered psychologists serving a...

Windhoek gears up for first Hyrox challenge

Namibia will host its first Hyrox simulation in Windhoek, combining running and strength challenges to promote fitness, community well-being, and sport tourism. The event will take place at Ramatex in Windhoek on 25 October. Event organiser and...

Namibian medical student shinesat Miss Africa Russia pageant

Namibian medical student and model Sandra Haimbala recently made waves in Moscow after placing in the top seven and winning best national costume award at the Miss Africa Russia pageant. Currently pursuing medical studies in Russia, Haimbala...

Namibian public health workers second-highest paid in SADC

The Minister of Health and Social Services, Esperance Luvindao, has stated that Namibia's public health workers are the second-highest paid in the SADC region. The minister responded to a concern raised by Independent Patriot for Change (IPC) MP...

Namibia records second Mpox case

SWAKOPMUND – A second case of Mpox has been confirmed by the Minister of Health and Social Service Dr Esperance Luvindao. The minister yesterday in Parliament said the second case was officially confirmed on Monday, while the first case was...

Government reaffirms support for Namibia’s creative industry at SYMLAF Awards

The Ministry of Education, Innovation, Youth, Sport, Arts & Culture (MEIYSAC) has reiterated its commitment to uplifting Namibia's creative sector. Deputy Minister Dino Ballotti vowed to strengthen support for artists and industry players....

One dead, three injured in Windhoek Western Bypass accident

Staff Reporter A tragic traffic incident on Windhoek’s Western Bypass earlier today resulted in one fatality and left three others seriously injured. Police spokesperson Sergeant Ismael Nauseb of the Namibian Police Traffic Unit reported that the...

Pharmacists recognised as vital frontline healthcare providers during pharmacy week

Pharmacists are not celebrated as much as other healthcare professionals due to misconceptions that they are simply salespeople rather than healthcare providers. However, the Ministry of Health and Social Services Acting Deputy Executive Director,...

Health Minister confirms second Mpox case in Swakopmund

Health and Social Services Minister Dr. Esperance Luvindao confirmed a second case of Mpox at Swakopmund. Luvindao said that the first was on 18 October 2025; the second was officially confirmed today. The patients are receiving a complement of...

Health Minister confirms second Mpox case in Swakopmund

Health and Social Services Minister Dr. Esperance Luvindao confirmed a second case of Mpox at Swakopmund. Luvindao said that the first was on 18 October 2025; the second was officially confirmed today. The patients are receiving a complement of...

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...

Mediclinic Welcare Hospital Recognised as Centre of Excellence in Multidisciplinary Endometriosis Care

Dubai, United Arab Emirates – Mediclinic Welcare Hospital has been officially accredited as a Centre of Excellence in Multidisciplinary Endometriosis Care (COEMEC) by the Surgical Review Corporation (SRC), a globally recognised healthcare...

Gawanas calls for Africa’s health self-reliance

Africa must take charge of its health future and reduce reliance on external aid. This is according to Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria vice chairperson Bience Gawanas, who was speaking at the fourth International Conference on...

Namibia’s first mpox case linked to cross-border travel

NAMIBIA’S first mpox (previously known as monkeypox) patient is recovering in stable condition at Swakopmund District Hospital after testing positive for the virus late last week. This is the first confirmed case in the country. Health ministry...

Ministry of Health receives first directly procured medicines shipment

Date: October 25, 2025 Staff Reporter THE Ministry of Health and Social Services (MoHSS) received its first delivery of essential medicines and clinical supplies procured directly from manufacturers, marking a major step toward a more efficient...

Namibia confirms first Mpox case

Namibia’s Ministry of Health is on high alert after the country’s first Mpox case was confirmed in Swakopmund on Saturday. The patient, who tested positive on 18 October, is in a stable condition and remains in isolation at the Swakopmund District...

Namibia records first Mpox case

WALVIS BAY – The Ministry of Health and Social Services is currently on high alert after the first Mpox case was detected in Swakopmund on Saturday. According to the ministry, the patient is currently in a stable condition and in isolation at the...

Namibia declares Mpox outbreak following confirmed case in Swakopmund

The Ministry of Health and Social Services (MoHSS) of Namibia has declared an outbreak of Mpox following the confirmation of the first case in Swakopmund, Erongo Region, on 18 October 2025. The patient, who is being treated at the Swakopmund...

Namibia’s first modern ICU nears completion in Oshakati

A major breakthrough in Namibia's health sector is unfolding in the northern regions of Namibia, where the country’s first modern Intensive Care Unit (ICU) is nearing completion at the Intermediate Hospital Oshakati. Valued at approximately N$35...