Orthopaedic surgeon Dr Tufikifa Nakale said the medical world has embraced technological advancements, and Namibia needs to be proactive in performing frequent minimally-invasive surgeries so that patients can recover quickly. He said the German government’s donation of equipment makes a great difference, making his work more efficient, and adding great value to the healthcare sector....
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Suicide preventable with the right support
Mental health advocate Elago Nantana stated that Namibia has witnessed an alarming increase in suicides. He said these figures can be minimised, as suicide is preventable with the right support and resources. Nantana added that suicide is a global health concern, with profound social and personal impacts. By understanding the issue and taking action, lives...
ICCR: Shaping academic and professional growth
Namibia and other foreign holders of the Indian Council for Cultural Relations’ (ICCR) scholarship praised the entity for the opportunity to enhance their academic and professional careers. One of the recipients, Wilka Shonghela, said the scholarship played a crucial role in her life by empowering and providing her with access to high-quality education in India. ...
Ngandu TV lauded for boosting artists
Afro-pop and RnB sensation Tekla Iita, better known by her stage name Teqla, expressed a passionate belief that the future of Namibian artists depends on creating more platforms where they can freely showcase their creativity. With a demand for diverse and authentic musical expressions, Teqla’s vision for an industry where talent is truly exposed and...
India-Namibia trade hits N$14 billion
India’s new High Commissioner to Namibia, Rahul Shrivastava, says his country has consistently been at the vanguard of support for Namibia, before and after independence in a mutually beneficial relationship that continues to grow in leaps and bounds to this day. Shrivastava hastened to say the enduring relationship between the two countries, founded on solidarity,...
Ministries collaborate to tackle health issues – Angombe
The ministries of health, agriculture and environment are hard at work, striving to work together on One Health, by signing a tripartite agreement dealing with plants, animals, and human health to address health conditions in the region. This is according to Professor Simon Angombe, the Associate Dean of the School of Agriculture and Fisheries Science...
Mootu joins Munich Young Leaders
Parliamentarian Utaara Mootu is set to represent Namibia on the global stage as part of the Munich Young Leaders Class of 2025 in Germany. She will join emerging leaders at the renowned Munich Security Conference, where critical global security issues, including regional conflicts in Southern Africa, will take centre stage. “Being selected to represent Namibia...
Sport: Indoor training allowed, fans barred
As the nation mourns the passing of Founding President Sam Nujoma, the government announced a raft of directives, among them one limiting sporting activities to preparatory purposes only. Announcing yesterday, deputy information minister Modestus Amutse said sport activities may still take place in limited circumstances. “Sports events are allowed in limited instances for predatory purposes...
Cuba declares three-day mourning period
Cuban leader Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez has declared a mourning period in honour of Founding President Sam Nujoma, who died on Saturday. That official mourning period started yesterday at 06h00, and will last until midnight today. The Cuban president also declared a national mourning period from tomorrow at 06h00 until midnight. “During the validity of both...
Global tributes pour in for Nujoma
World leaders have en masse praised late Founding President Sam Nujoma for his tenacity, dubbing him a visionary leader whose heroism towards independence will never be forgotten. Leading the tributes was Tanzania’s Samia Suluhu Hassan, who said she is deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Nujoma. “A freedom fighter, a Pan-Africanist and a...