Author: Paheja Siririka (Paheja Siririka)

Mines and energy minister Tom Alweendo says Namibia is one of the front-runners in becoming a continental green hydrogen hub. 

As the growl from Windhoek residents bemoaning the state of law and order in the city becomes louder, City Police chief Abraham Kanime said his forces would be on the ground to prevent criminals flourishing and try their level best to ensure the safety of residents.

A 17-year-old Windhoek High School learner lost his life on Saturday after sustaining injuries as a result of an experiment with a BB gun.

Standard Bank Namibia yesterday contributed N$400 000 to the project Never Walk Alone for the procurement of shoes for underprivileged children across the country. 

Health minister Dr Kalumbi Shangula says the Covid-19 XBB.1.5 variant is not new but it is a sub-variant of the Omicron, adding the two cases reported in the country have recovered.

Today, we present the views of several local creatives on what the year 2022 meant for them in terms of their craft. Amongst others, we asked about their highlights and accomplishments, who or what made their year, and lessons learned as well as their thoughts on mental health.

The health ministry says zoonotic diseases represent a major public health problem around the world due to humans’ close relationship with animals in agriculture, as companions and in the natural environment.

Regional governors will no longer serve two masters. The political office bearers, who until now were appointed by the head of state but whose offices and budget resorted under the Ministry of Urban and Rural Development, have finally been transferred to the Presidency.

Compared to last year, road crashes have declined by 1.4%, while injuries and fatalities declined by 3% and 14%, respectively, Motor Vehicle Accident (MVA) Fund CEO Rosalia Martins-Hausiku said last week.