The education ministry has rejected a formal request by private schools to resume with face-to-face learning amid the Covid-19 pandemic. The request came days after government announced that face-to-face classes would only resume by 3 August later this year as part of measures to help contain the spread of Covid-19.
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2020-05-122024-05-07National
Nurses arrested after late-night party
Three nurses were arrested in the wee hours of Sunday for allegedly consuming alcohol on the premises of the Katima Mulilo state hospital in an apparent breach of the strict coronavirus regulations.
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2020-05-122024-06-18Crime and Courts
Oshikoto official granted bail of N$1 500
OMUTHIYA – A control administrator in the office of the Oshikoto governor, who is accused of misusing government vehicles, was released on bail of N$1 500 in the Ondangwa Magistrate’s Court.
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2020-05-122024-04-30Front Page News
Early measures helped flatten virus curve
Former health minister Dr Richard Kamwi said although it was too early to declare the Covid-19 situation in the country under control, Namibia has done relatively well to contain the spread of the virus.
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2020-05-122024-05-07National
Social distancing makes flying exorbitant
Air Namibia, as a member of the International Air Transport Association (IATA), does not support social distancing protocols on its aircraft as this would leave its ‘middle seats’ empty and result in the cost of air-tickets becoming costly.
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2020-05-122024-06-18Crime and Courts
Thieves exchange cattle along Namibia, Angola border
The Omusati regional police strongly advised communal farmers to ensure they take care of their livestock because there is a syndicate operating along the Namibian and Angolan border, where criminals steal animals and exchange them at the Mahenene border post to hide their crime.
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2020-05-122024-04-30Front Page News
Worker accused of murdering farmer awaits judgement
A farmworker, who is on trial for allegedly killing his employer on his farm in the area of Rehoboth nearly three years ago, will have to wait to hear the verdict in his case after the court postponed the ruling. Windhoek High Court Judge Eileen Rakow was scheduled to give judgement in the matter yesterday.
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2020-05-122024-05-07National
Man kills self after assaulting nurses
A police investigation is underway after a 25-year-old man committed suicide shortly after assaulting two nurses at the Katutura state hospital on Friday morning. Jason Tuhafeni committed suicide by hanging himself in one of the hospital wards.
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2020-05-122024-04-30Front Page News
More youth seek family health services
Sexual and Reproductive Health (SRH) needs do not stop to exist because Covid-19 demands greater attention and resources, said the Society for Family Health (SFH) country director, Taimi Amaambo.
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2020-05-122024-05-07Youth Corner
APLI – Developing an entrepreneurial mindset
As a creative and entrepreneur, I have felt the harshness of the pandemic from both the creative and business side. I also witnessed many companies being forced to close down due to lack of income. Many had to re-strategise their business models to survive. I had to re-strategise my business operations as our income was mostly dependent on corporate events, but due to the social restrictions, we now have to rely on our secondary income streams (brand development, film production and training) to stay afloat.