Tag: Namibia
Namibia: New Hospital to Tackle Maternity, Child Health Issues Opened
It is not acceptable that a woman should lose life in the process of giving life during delivery. On Friday, Namibia’s Minister of Health and Social Services Kalumbi Shangula officially opened a new maternity hospital in Windhoek, the Namibian capital, to address the country’s maternity and child health challenges. Related:Namibia: Chinese Firms to Build Largest […]
October 4, 2024
Namibia: Chinese Firms to Build Largest Solar Plant
The project supports Namibia’s efforts to enhance its renewable energy infrastructure and is expected to significantly contribute to the country’s electricity supply security and sustainability goals.
September 10, 2024
Namibia: Blockade Ship With Explosives and Weapons for Israel
The Palestinian government expressed its gratitude to Namibia for its “unwavering support” of the people, by revoking the permission to dock in Namibian waters from the MK Kathrin. Namibia has banned the Portuguese-flagged freighter MV Kathrin from its territorial waters on suspicion that it is carrying military equipment and «explosive material» destined for Israel. This […]
August 28, 2024
Namibia: New Desalination Plant to Be Constructed, Rising Water Demand
Currently, the region relies on groundwater aquifers from the Omaruru Delta and Kuiseb Delta, alongside desalinated water from the Orano desalination plant, interconnected by a network of pump stations, pipelines, and reservoirs.
June 26, 2024
Namibia Removes Laws Prohibiting Same-Sex Relations
The measures prohibiting gay relations, dates from the colonial era and subjected to severe punishment any man who maintained a love or sexual relationship with someone of the same gender. On Friday, the Namibian authorities removed from the constitution two laws that prohibited the affective or carnal relations of homosexuals. Related: Namibia: Action on Desertification […]
June 21, 2024
Namibia: Action on Desertification Urged, SADC PF
Desertification and drought, pose severe threats to human health and exacerbate forced migration while he highlighted the country’s commitment to addressing desertification and land degradation.
June 18, 2024
Namibia: President Calls for Quality Education in Africa
Highlighting the theme of this year’s commemoration, “Education for all children in Africa: the time is now,” Mbumba emphasized the importance of ensuring access to quality education.
June 17, 2024
Namibia: Measles Outbreak Reported
In response to the outbreak, the ministry has activated a regional emergency response team and is conducting contact tracing and testing.
June 7, 2024
Namibia: State of Emergency Due to Drought Declared
On Tuesday, Namibia declared a state of emergency in response to severe drought conditions affecting all 14 regions of the country. Related: Kenya: Who-Recommended Three-Test HIV Testing Adopted Rhingo Mutambo, chief public relations officer in the Office of the Prime Minister, said in a statement released on Tuesday that the drought poses a threat to […]
May 28, 2024
Namibia: +200 Street Angolan Children Helped
On Wednesday, Namibian official statement said that Namibia is helping more than 200 children, many of them believed to be from Angola’s Mwila tribe, who have been engaged in street vending. Related: Armed Attack in Nigerian Village Leaves at Least 40 Dead The children have been relocated to Ondangwa National Youth Service Center for care […]