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Health ministry procures trucks to improve service delivery

Health ministry procures trucks to improve service delivery

Stefanus Nashama The Ministry of Health and Social Services yesterday said that it has spent about N$10.6 million on the procurement of four trucks for the Central Medical Stores. The trucks were procured to improve capacity for the transportation and distribution of pharmaceuticals and clinical supplies across the country. According to the ministry, the N$10.6 million included the cost of necessary modifications to make the trucks fit for their purpose. Speaking at a press conference held at the Otjiwarongo yesterday, the Minister of Health and Social Services, Kalumbi Shangula said the additional four trucks will enable the ministry to meet…
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Ovambanderu Paramount Chieftain dumps Swapo….claims govt is belittling her

Ovambanderu Paramount Chieftain dumps Swapo….claims govt is belittling her

Hertta-Maria Amutenja Aletta Nguvauva, the Ovambanderu Paramount Chieftain, on Sunday, announced that she will not be supporting Swapo as her political party moving forward. Nguvauva said her withdrawal from the party is attributed to a lack of development in the constituencies of Epukiro and Otjimbine. Nguvauva, in a strongly worded statement said that the people of the two constituencies have been electoral fortresses for the party. “My unwavering support and that of my people to the Swapo Party notwithstanding all these years, have not translated into tangible results in terms of development in the regions and areas my people inhabit…
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Well wishes for Geingob as he undergoes surgery in SA

Well wishes for Geingob as he undergoes surgery in SA

Niël Terblanché After undergoing a minor preventative surgical procedure to correct a cardiac issue President Hage Geingob took to social media to thank every person who sent him well wishes. “I would like to thank the Namibians, cabinet colleagues, leaders of political parties, comrades and friends from all over the world for all the kind messages of support and well-wishes following my aortic procedure on Friday,” he said in a message posted on his social media platforms. At the start of the weekend, the President was flown to South Africa to undergo the preventative surgical procedure. In a statement issued…
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School curriculum does not promote homosexuality

School curriculum does not promote homosexuality

Niël Terblanché The current zealotry surrounding the issue of Same-sex marriages in Namibia has led to scathing attacks on the Ministry of Education, Arts and Culture’s curriculum which provides learners with the basic knowledge of sexual reproductive health and rights. Sanet Steenkamp, the Executive Director of the education ministry, in an effort to quell the rabid attacks on the current curriculum, clarified what is actually being taught in Namibian schools. “The ministry has been inundated with questions related to the current topical issue of same-sex relationships in Namibia. These questions are linked to statements made mainly by representatives of faith-based…
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The congress is over, no more groups – Nandi-Ndaitwah

The congress is over, no more groups – Nandi-Ndaitwah

Stefanus Nashama The Swapo Party Vice-President, Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has strongly urged party members, supporters, and sympathizers to work together and unify by saying “The congress is over, no more groups”. She said all members should support the party through her as the only nominated presidential candidate during the 2024 elections. “Congress is over, no more groups. You all support Swapo, through Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwa, your presidential candidate come 2024,” she said. Netumbo was speaking at the rally of the Swapo party held at Eenhana on Saturday. She urged members of the party to respect each other and party leaders who participated…
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Oshana Police promises to strengthen relationship with community

Oshana Police promises to strengthen relationship with community

Stefanus Nashama The Namibian Police in Oshana region say they they will strengthen the already existing relationship with the community, in combating crime. Oshana Regional Police Commander, Commissioner Naftal Sakaria announced the undertaking while speaking during a community engagement with the community of the Okadoolopa district near Ondangwa. Sakaria said it is important for the police to have good relations with members of the community, and to be visible in the community at all times to fight crimes and maintain order. “We will not hear anything if we do not go and communicate with community members. Officers should not sit…
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Seven arrested for possessing illicit items

Seven arrested for possessing illicit items

Hertta-Maria Amutenja Seven suspects were arrested over the weekend for possession of illicit drugs and alcohol. The police in Keetmanshoop arrested a security guard after he was found with a bag of cannabis. The suspect, a Southern Security employee, was arrested after he was visiting a trial awaiting prisoner and that he handed the incarcerated person a newspaper which contained in its folds, an okapi knife. “After he was arrested a search was conducted on the suspect. He was found in possession of a bag of cannabis,” the Weekend Crime Report provided by the Public Relations Division of NamPol stated.…
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Man hangs himself with shoelaces

Man hangs himself with shoelaces

Hertta-Maria Amutenja The community of Etayi Constituency was hit with another tragedy after a 50-year-old man, Fillemon Nakashimba from the Ohamuti village committed suicide on Saturday by hanging himself with shoelaces. This is after 28-year-old Ngenokesho Fikameni committed suicide by shooting himself in the mouth last week Thursday. According to the weekend crime report, Nakashima was found hanging on shoelaces from the roof of his bedroom. In another incident, the 26-year-old Lukas Nghediimwe from Walvis Bay committed suicide on Friday. Nampol Spokesperson Deputy Commissioner Kauna Shikwambi said he committed suicide by hanging himself with a piece of rope. “It is alleged…
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Quota for 86 00 seals approved

Quota for 86 00 seals approved

Niël Terblanché After being approved by the Namibian Cabinet, the Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Resources has issued a quota for the harvesting of 80 000 Cape fur seal pups and 6 000 bulls this year. The seal culling - a harvest will be done onshore to control the ever-increasing population numbers of the marine animals along Namibia’s coastline - is set to begin on 1 July. According to the fisheries ministry, the seal population currently stands at 1.6 million animals and is made up of 26 colonies. Studies commissioned by the fisheries ministry have shown that seals can consume…
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Govt to assist with burying 16 poisoning victims

Govt to assist with burying 16 poisoning victims

Niël Terblanché The Namibian Government has resolved to avail an amount of N$107 000 to the Kungumu family, who lost 16 members as a result of poisoning two weeks ago. According to a statement by I-Ben Nashandi, the Executive Director of the Office of the Prime Minister (OPM), the funds will cover expenditures related to funeral services. The catastrophic incident at the Kayova village situated in the Ndiyona Constituency of the Kavango East Region made headlines around the globe. Two out of the 16 victims were adults. The remaining 14 victims were all children between the ages of two and…
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