Covid-19

NBL relocating depot to Lafrenz
15 May

NBL relocating depot to Lafrenz

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Martin Endjala The Namibia Breweries Limited is constantly spreading its wings looking to new ways to develop and improve its service delivery to world class standards. NBL is relocating its Ruhr Street depot in the Northern Industrial Area to its new 18 Holsten Street address in the Lafrenz Industrial Area, to consolidate its scattered staff across Windhoek under one functional roof. This was announced today by the NBL Managing Director Marco Wenk during the launch of its new central distribution home craft beverage site in Windhoek. NBL is known for its quality world renowned beverages for which it received international…
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No movement restrictions for festive season
15 Dec

No movement restrictions for festive season

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Tujoromajo Kasuto THERE is no lockdown and/or curfew restrictions as most Namibians were fearing after the President last week hinted at imposing strict measures if the situation does not improve after the outbreak of the Omicron variant in the country. President Hage Geingob announced today at the 38th COVID-19 public briefing. No curfew, with the Ministry of Health and Social Services (MoHSS) Minister, Dr. Kalumbi Shangula stating that the reintroduction of the curfew triggers other actions, such as those related to the general hours of the operations of businesses, public transport, and the sale of alcohol. With the new measure…
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Eighteen Omicron cases detected in Namibia
07 Dec

Eighteen Omicron cases detected in Namibia

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Eba Kandovazu HEALTH and Social Services Minister, Dr Kalumbi Shangula, has announced that 18 people have tested positive for the new COVID-19 variant, Omicron. Dr Shangula says the variant was detected after the genomic sequencing of samples, adding that 18 are out of total of 19 samples which were tested, with one testing positive for COVID-19 Delta variant through PCR. President Hage Geingob at the 37th COVID-19 today briefed the nation on the state of the COVID-19 pandemic. Shangula says Government will be forced to take stringent measures on 15 December, if cases continue to rise and people are misbehaving.…
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04 Dec

Haufiku criticises Angola travel ban, saying patients need treatment

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Eba Kandovazu ANGOLA’s decision to ban Namibia amidst the new COVID-19 variant, Omicron, has largely been criticised, with some saying it is not a patriotic move as Southern African Development Community(SADC) countries are still challenging the European Union (EU) red list, calling it a rushed and discriminatory approach. Former Health and Social Services Minister, Bernardt Haufiku, says Angola’s decision was irrational as her southern parts depend largely on Namibia for medical care. “Just three days ago I had to write letters. Even now I’m sitting in my office with a message from a patient in Luanda, crying that his medicine…
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04 Dec

Namibia records 56% spike in COVID-19 cases …amidst Omicron variant outbreak worldwide

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Tujoromajo Kasuto Given the meteoric rise in the number of new infections of COVID-19 cases, the Ministry of Health and Social Services (MoHSS) is calling for people to observe preventive measures more than before. The MoHSS has today announced 184 new COVID-19 confirmed cases from 3 108 results in the last 24 hours reporting cycle representing a 56 percent increase compared to the 81 cases recorded yesterday. Khomas region reports the highest number of new cases totaling 140 making up 76 percent of the total confirmed cases. This is 40.2 percent increase from the 66 cases recorded yesterday. The new…
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Namibia already has preventative measures in place – Shangula
28 Nov

Namibia already has preventative measures in place – Shangula

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Eba Kandovazu MINISTER of Health and Social Services, Dr Kalumbi Shangula, says Namibia already has preventative measures in place. The Minister says this in view of reports in other countries, especially the neighbouring countries of Botswana and Namibia of the resurgence of Coivid-19 new variant described as “worst” than hitherto heralding the fourth wave. “Travelers have requirements. These measures are still in existence. We will see whether they are sufficient. If we need to bring in other measures then we will consider that and we will inform the public accordingly,” he says. Meanwhile Shangula, has applauded the decision by England…
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Minister cautions against fourth wave . . .As rainy season approaches
24 Nov

Minister cautions against fourth wave . . .As rainy season approaches

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Eba Kandovazu DEPUTY Minister of Health and Social Services (MoHSS), Dr Ester Muinjangue says although low COVID-19 cases, minimal hospitalisations and deaths are being reported currently in the country, a staggering high number of cases are being reported in Europe and other parts of the world. Muinjangue cautions Namibians against complacency but to continue to wear face masks, sanitise and keep social distances. “Rain and wet conditions sometimes contribute to the fast spread of the virus. As we approach the festive season and with gatherings, people must take caution. Namibians must be on guard,” Muinjangue says. MoHSS Executive Director (ED),…
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Glimmer of hope for domestic economy in second quarter of 2021
28 Oct

Glimmer of hope for domestic economy in second quarter of 2021

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Tujoromajo Kasuto NEDBANK Namibia’s Executive for Retail and Business Banking, Richard Meeks, says the Bank of Namibia (BON) has recently given a glimmer of hope that during the second quarter of 2021, activities in the domestic economy have improved, driven by better performance in the tertiary industries. He further notes that the performance reflected in retail for clothing, furniture and vehicles sales that declined due to weak demand, given reduced disposable income that was further compounded by covid-19 measure put in place to curb the spread of the virus. However, he says improvements in the tertiary industries where observed in…
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22 Oct

US donates over N$700,000 worth of ICU beds

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Tujoromajo Kasuto THE United States (US) government has donated 70 Intensive Care Unit (ICU) beds worth more than N$700,000. The Ministry of Health and Social Services (MOHSS) will distribute the beds to eight health facilities, specifically Katutura, Rundu, Oshakati and Onandjokwe Intermediate Hospitals, Gobabis, Walvis Bay, Swakopmund and Katima Mulilo. During the third Covid-19 wave, many health facilities did not have enough beds to meet the demand. ICU beds, in particular, are important in supporting Covid-19 patients in respiratory distress as they can be adjusted to various positions and help patients breathe when experiencing respiratory distress. The beds were procured…
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More needs to be done in terms of vaccination – Geingob
17 Oct

More needs to be done in terms of vaccination – Geingob

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Tujoromajo Kasuto Covid-19 vaccination coverage is showing signs of progress, especially in the regions that have borne the brunt of the pandemic historically, such as Hardap, //Kharas, Khomas, and Erongo. However within the last month there has been a decline in the number of vaccines administered daily, says President Hage Geingob addressing the nation and the media during the 35th Covid-19 public briefing today. “During this period, the country recorded an average vaccine uptake of 2,871 doses per day, this figure has declined compared to the daily uptake a month ago thus there is a need to do more on…
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