Author: Paheja Siririka (Paheja Siririka)

This year, Namibia proved to be a potential hotspot for investors in various sectors, being praised for innovations and creating a platform for businesses to thrive. 

Deputy youth minister Emma Kantema-Gaomas said the time is now to tap into the strength and dynamism of the youth, revolutionise agri-food systems, bolster food security and catalyse sustainable development.

A government health facility in the Osire Refugees Camp in the Otjozondjupa region only has five nurses, two health assistants, one tuberculosis promoter, and a pharmacist for about 7 000 residents. 

Okandombe Paaltjies in Oniipa is the place to be from 21-24 December 2023 as Kalawafresh Entertainment promises to feature local artists, offer traditional cuisine, promote local businesses, and have attendees on their feet to end the year in style.

To fortify Africa’s resilience against future pandemics, the African Society for Laboratory Medicine (ASLM) teamed up with Illumina, a global leader in sequencing technology, and signed an agreement to expand the use of genomics in Africa to prepare for future pandemics and safeguard the health of Africans. 

First Lady Monica Geingos said inequality drives pandemics, compromise solutions, increase vulnerability to HIV, and impede access to healthcare services, standing in the way of people’s dignity and rights. 

Despite economic challenges and a significant decrease in personal disposable income, Mobile Telecommunication Limited (MTC) recorded an impressive 5.3% year-on-year revenue growth.

The Namibia Statistics Agency (NSA) said despite challenges such as individuals refusing to be counted and tabs going missing, they have managed to complete most of the work for the population and housing census.

Diarrhoea has been identified as one of the leading causes of death amongst children in Namibia, which is closely linked to the lack of nutrition. The World Health Organisation states that diarrhoea is an important cause of malnutrition.