Deputy health minister Utjiua Ester Muinjangue says oral health is not a luxury, but a fundamental human right and Namibia’s journey to achieving universal health coverage should prioritise oral health.
Year: 2023
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Opinion – Redline: The heaviest burden to Namibia’s economy
The Redline is typically referred to as arbitrary boundaries and divisions that were imposed by European colonial powers without any regard for existing ethnic, cultural or geographical realities during Africa’s colonial times.
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Opinion – Pan-Africanism in Namibia
Pan-Africanism is a concept that calls for the unity of Africans on the mainland and diaspora because of the shared experience of colonialism and slavery.
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Kavango West residents gain leather production training
Twenty-two Kavango West residents who attended 13 weeks’ training in leather production in the region graduated at Nkurenkuru a fortnight ago.
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Mother struggles with daughter’s cerebral palsy
A mother of a 16-year-old girl suffering from cerebral palsy is facing considerable challenges meeting her daily needs.
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City vows to address residents’ plight
The City of Windhoek is working on a proposal to write off debt for about 20 000 pensioners, who owe the City close to N$225 million. The proposed write-off is expected to include interest owed by all residents.
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Chinese ambassador visits Oshikoto
Chinese ambassador to Namibia Zhao Weiping paid a courtesy visit to the Oshikoto region on Tuesday to further promote the existing working relationship between his embassy and the region.
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Marginalised urged to pursue education, employment
Deputy director of marginalised communities Rebekka Namwandi has encouraged members of marginalised communities to obtain tertiary qualifications.
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Omaruru beckons for Erongo’s tripartite trade affair
Three local authorities in Erongo, Omaruru, Karibib and Usakos will host their first ever joint trade expo later this month in Omaruru.
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Access to IT a necessity – Mushelenga
Information and communication technology minister Peya Mushelenga said access to information technology (IT) services and facilities is no longer a luxury but a necessity, given the role these technologies play in society.