Headed by young Namibians, the #BreakFree movement started 16 days of activism last week Thursday, with their third annual Arts for Activism Show at the National Theatre of Namibia in Windhoek.
Author: Paheja Siririka (Paheja Siririka)
Isaak: Give people free land
Member of Parliament Paul Isaak has moved that local authorities devise mechanisms to give the urban poor and landless free land for housing, and perhaps only charge for land servicing.
Strengthening procurement capacities for food self-sufficiency
Government and stakeholders are working tirelessly to reach the most vulnerable communities who are at risk due to weather-related impacts and to unlock Namibia’s agricultural potential.
VIBEZ! – Restoring faith in God
The Restoration Concert powered by Project Never Walk Alone brought about 25 acts to the stage at the Hage Geingob Stadium in Windhoek on Saturday.
Millets – a solution to food insecurity, health issues
The High Commission of India in Namibia, in collaboration with the international relations ministry,commemorated the International Year of Millets, raising awareness of the importance of millets.
Namibia’s blood supply in crisis
The Blood Transfusion Service of Namibia (NamBTS) is currently experiencing a critical shortage of blood.
Health ministry: Preterm births a concern
The health ministry said between January and September 2023, the Windhoek Central Hospital’s Neonatal Unit admitted 620 preterm newborns, and 76 premature newborns did not survive, with preterm birth being the primary cause, alongside other contributing factors.
Japan commits to fixing schools
The Japanese-funded Grant Assistance for Grassroots Projects (GGP) will be unveiling two schools they have upgraded, namely the Oipya Primary School in Engela and the Savo Nuts Private School in Oshikango.
Instilling professionalism in law
The Law Society of Namibia has recognised legal practitioner Appolos Shimakeleni by giving him the Impact Award, as this would go a long way in inspiring hard work, professionalism and commitment in the law profession.
Further developing China-Namibia trade volumes
China’s ambassador to Namibia Zhao Weiping has said the two countries’ presidents maintain close working communication which is something that has provided strategic guidance for the development of bilateral relations.