Namibia accorded unprecedented opportunity: Nangombe

Executive Director in the Ministry of Health and Social Services (MoHSS), Ben Nangombe, has said Namibia has been accorded an unprecedented opportunity to eliminate HIV, syphilis and hepatitis B. During the joint mission meeting on the validation process of Namibia’s path to the elimination of mother-to-child transmission of HIV, syphilis and hepatitis B Virus here…

Starlile wins Okakarara horse racing bash

Decorated horserace Starlile from the Okahandja Horse Racing Club extended its turf domination by winning the 2200-meter race in the Open Import category at the Okakarara Horse Racing bash over the weekend. According to event organizer, Iritjiua Murangi, who also hailed the event a success, Starlile won the race in style after dominating from the…

Two killed in road accidents over weekend

A 29-year-old man allegedly died after a vehicle drove over him while he was lying on the road between Tsumeb and Grootfontein on Sunday. According to a weekend crime report issued by the Namibian Police Force (NamPol) on Monday, the victim died after sustaining multiple fractures. “The driver of a white sedan Ford Figo noticed…

Teen drowns at Oranjemund

The Namibian Police Force (NamPol) at Oranjemund is investigating an inquest case after a 16-year-old girl allegedly drowned at the mining town Saturday night. NamPol’s crime investigations coordinator for ||Kharas, Deputy Commissioner Nikodemus Mbango, told Nampa on Monday the deceased was identified as Geraldine Jonker. The incident occurred around 21h00 on Saturday and the body…

Parliamentary committee addresses threat of seal population to fishing sector

The parliamentary standing committee on economics and public administration on Monday commenced a four-day oversight visit on the management of railway services, rail transport, infrastructure and facilities in the Oshana, Ohangwena, Oshikoto and Otjozondjupa regions. The team started in the Oshana Region where they paid a courtesy call to Oshana governor Elia Irimari, before they…

Over N.dollars 230 000 pledged for EBTE

Over N.dollars 230 000 was collected in both pledges and tables sold during the Erongo Business and Tourism Exposition Gala Dinner which took place in Walvis Bay on Saturday evening. The proceeds, consisting of N.dollars 130 000 made from the tables and N.dollars 100 650 from pledges, will be directed towards the organisation and hosting…

Omusati Governor’s Cup underway

Ministry of Youth and Social Service Director of Sport, Jo-ann Manuel, said the ministry remains committed to assisting initiatives such as the Omusati Governor’s Cup, which helps to uplift athletes at local level. Manuel made the remarks during the official opening of the inaugural PstBet Governor’s cup at Olufuko Cultural Centre in Omusati Region on…

NamWater pumps water into Etaka-Uuvudhiya earth canal

Namibia Water Corporation (NamWater) on Saturday pumped water from Olushandja South wall outlet into the Etaka-Uuvudhiya earth canal, which stretches across 130 kilometers. The raw water is fit only for livestock consumption and agriculture purposes. NamWater Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Abraham Nehemia, said that the exercise was done due to previous and recurrent prevalent drought…