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Unam chips away at dearth of dentists
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Unam chips away at dearth of dentists

Since the establishment of the University of Namibia School of Dentistry, the country has steadily improved on access to dentistry, although it still has a long way to go to meet World Health Organisation standards.   Namibia has only three maxillofacial surgeons, two orthodontists, and one orthodontist who mostly operates in the private sector, something that the...

Blood recipientsgrateful for donations
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Blood recipientsgrateful for donations

Namibians who depend on blood transfusions to survive are grateful to the people who consistently donate blood so that they can have a chance at life. Camilla Mbaendavi (19) has been suffering from aplastic anaemia for two years, a severe hematologic condition in which the body fails to make blood cells in sufficient numbers, meaning...

Mbumba tells Children’s Parliament to make laws 
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Mbumba tells Children’s Parliament to make laws 

President Nangolo Mbumba has encouraged the sixth cohort of the Children’s Parliament to take their roles seriously, and ensure that all 14 regions are fully-represented in the House. The mission of the Namibian Children’s Parliament is to create a developing society with a high sense of responsibility, of which children and the youth are part,...

Môrewag Campsite: Epicentre of adventure, agritourism
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Môrewag Campsite: Epicentre of adventure, agritourism

KHORIXAS – Welcoming us to her sanctuary while carrying her granddaughter on her hip and accompanied by her sons, Dina Namubes gave journalists a tour of the Môrewag Campsite and Safaris. Situated in the former Damaraland in the heart of Môrewag communal village, Kunene region, the 23.5 ha campsite is an embodiment of heritage and...

On the spot – Namibia, India ties that bind 
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On the spot – Namibia, India ties that bind 

In one of his last interviews with a local journalist, former Indian High Commissioner to Namibia Mandarapu Subbarayudu (MS) sat down with New Era’s Paheja Siririka (PS) at India House in Ludwigsdorp to reflect on his 15-month stint as India’s top diplomat in Namibia.  The interview covered a buffet of issues, including projects completed, as...

Over 800 000 voters register
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Over 800 000 voters register

Today, Namibians have exactly 20 days left to take part in the ongoing general registration of voters (GRV) process.  This step will allow them to ultimately vote in the Presidential and National Assembly elections slated for 27 November. While acknowledging slight improvement in the voter registration turnout during the week of 1-6 July 2024 compared...

Nandi-Ndaitwah’s sport transformation vision … emphasises on good infrastructure
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Nandi-Ndaitwah’s sport transformation vision … emphasises on good infrastructure

Sport can significantly contribute to the economic development of Namibia, the well-being of the nation, and empower young people to discover themselves and play a role in shaping their future, said Vice President of Namibia Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah yesterday afternoon at the Old State House in Windhoek.  She candidly said that issues of infrastructure are not...

Influential Youth Summit empowers leaders
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Influential Youth Summit empowers leaders

The sixth edition of the 2024 Influential Youth Summit brought together over 90 young Namibians at the Unam Rundu campus to discuss pressing issues affecting the youth, share innovative ideas, and develop strategies for a better future.  Hosted in the Kavango East region on Saturday, the summit aimed to empower young leaders with the knowledge...

Nankela: Shaping lives through entrepreneurship
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Nankela: Shaping lives through entrepreneurship

Growing up in an entrepreneurial environment led Martin Pandu Nankela to create a platform for young potential entrepreneurs to acquire the necessary information to set up businesses.  The 29-year-old founder of Business Summit Namibia said the idea was initiated during the Covid-19 pandemic to encourage people to tap into business, and for those with small...