Namibia confirms first case of Mpox

The Ministry of Health and Social Services (MoHSS) has confirmed Namibia’s first case of Mpox, following a positive test result from a patient in Swakopmund on Saturday. This information was disclosed in a press statement by Health Minister...

Namibia and Botswana partner on medicine procurement

Staff Reporter NAMIBIA and Botswana have agreed to a pooled procurement arrangement in the health sector, allowing the two countries to jointly negotiate more favourable medicine prices, reduce lead times, and improve supply chain efficiency. This...

YOUNG OBSERVER | Namibia’s tech wave – How young innovators are redefining the digital future

If you listen closely in Windhoek’s coffee shops, Keetmanshoop’s municipal offices, Walvis Bay’s port control rooms, and Oshakati’s school computer labs, you can hear it: a low, bright hum of ambition. Namibia’s tech wave is not a Silicon Valley...

IUM Donates N$8.5 million in Medical Equipment and Five Professors to MoHSS

By: Stephanus Pombili The International University of Management (IUM) continues to live up to its slogan of “The People’s University.” Once again, the institution has proven its commitment to national development, this time by donating medical...

Former USAID Health Assistants Appeal to MoHSS for Jobs

By: Loise Shiimi Seventeen (17) health assistants in the Ohangwena Region are appealing to the Ministry of Health and Social Services for their reinstatement following the end of USAID funding, which resulted in their untimely retrenchment. Selma...

Health minister pledges to hold Tembisa Hospital's late CEO accountable for corruption

Bongani Hans|Published 13 minutes ago 3min Health Minister Dr Aaron Motsoaledi has sworn that, despite being late, Tembisa Hospital chief executive officer, Dr Ashley Mthunzi, is not off the hook for his alleged participation in looting the state...

India-Pakistan fallout, USAC crisis to dominate ICC Dubai meetings

Upcoming ICC meetings in Dubai will address the India-Pakistan Asia Cup fallout, the USA Cricket governance crisis, and a dispute with the World Cricketers' Association over player image rights. These issues are set to dominate the CEC and Board...

THE TIDE LINE | Mpox in Namibia: A wake-up call, not a cause for panic

Namibia has recorded its first confirmed case of mpox, formerly known as monkeypox, and while that headline alone may alarm some, this moment should be seen as an opportunity for vigilance, not fear. The Ministry of Health and Social Services...

IUM boosts Rundu hospital with N$8.5 million medical equipment donation

The International University of Management (IUM) has donated medical equipment worth N$8.5 million to the Ministry of Health and Social Services. Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare, speaking at the handing-over ceremony, stressed the importance of...

MPs commend finance minister for reallocating funds to education and health

Members of Parliament commended the Minister of Finance, Ericah Shifudah, for the progress made in the first two quarters of the 2025/2026 financial year during the debate of the Mid-term Budget review. The MPs also supported the ministry's...

Luvindao Threatens to Sue Windhoek Observer, Sparks Legal and Ethical Backlash…Conflict of interest and misuse of office allegations emerge

Renthia Kaimbi Health and Social Services Minister Dr Esperance Luvindao’s threat to sue the Windhoek Observer for defamation, both personally and through her brother’s law firm, has drawn sharp criticism from legal and governance experts. They...

Blood Thinners & Anti-Obesity Shots Dominate Medicare Drug Spending

From diabetes injectables to blockbuster blood thinners, a handful of drugs account for a sizable share of Medicare’s pharmacy bill. This visualization, via Visual Capitalist's Pallavi Rao, ranks the most common drugs by total Medicare spending in...

National Assembly backs long-awaited Mental Health Bill

Namibia’s National Assembly recently resumed debate on the long-awaited Mental Health Bill, receiving full support from the entire house. However, several Members of Parliament (MPs) raised concerns about insufficient infrastructure to adequately...

Asia Cup trophy controversy, USAC suspension, WCA dispute to dominate ICC meetings in Dubai

New Delhi [India], November 5 (ANI): The upcoming International Cricket Council (ICC) quarterly meetings in Dubai are expected to be dominated by three major issues, the fallout from the heated India-Pakistan clash at the Asia Cup 2025, the...

Swakopmund hospital to host first virtual mental health conference

A clinical psychologist at the Swakopmund District Hospital has invited all local health practitioners and stakeholders to attend the first-ever virtual Mental Health Conference. With lawmakers debating the Mental Health Bill, clinical...

Cuba envoy in Namibia decries US blockade impact

Cuba's Ambassador to Namibia has expressed concern over the impact of the economic blockade by the United States against Cuba on social sectors of health, sports, and education. Speaking at a press conference, Sergio Vigoa de la Uz stated that...

Minister of Health updates National Assembly on Mpox outbreak in Namibia

Statement by Esperance Luvindao, minister of health and social services, at the National Assembly, Windhoek – 21 October 2025. I rise to address the assembly regarding the recent outbreak of mpox in Namibia. On 18 October 2025, the Ministry of...

IUM: Changing Lives and Developing Human Capital for Namibia’s Socio-Economic Growth

By: Stephanus Pombili The International University of Management (IUM) has emerged as one of Namibia’s most transformative educational institutions, playing a pivotal role in changing lives and developing human capital across the country. Since...

Raising breast cancer awareness, early detection in Namibia

The Zulu Holding Hangs Cancer Foundation, led by Rossina Kalimba, is using Breast Cancer Awareness Month to promote year-round education, early detection and support for Namibian women. The foundation continues to remind the public of the...

Health ministry eyes Ramatex for medicine storage

The City of Windhoek says it is considering the Ministry of Health and Social Services’ request to use Ramatex hall for medicine storage. The request comes after medicine shortages have been reported in hospitals. Earlier this year, minister...