A national youth climate action network was recently launched to promote radical youth-led climate actions across the country, addressing issues of climate change and water, agriculture, health, biodiversity, ecosystems, conservation and environmental management.
Looking at statistics, most gender-based violence committed happens in intimate relationships and society has accepted violence between partners.
Namibiab ge !hūb ase 30.9%gu khoen ǀguina !khāǁkhae hâ, hoa !hūbaisi tsî !hū!nāsi mîǁguib 70%gu dib ǀkha i kara ǀgoweǀnōheo. Namibiab di ǁkhoreb ge 1 779 271 khoena !khāǁkhaesa xaweb ge Namibiaba nēsis kōse 550 317 khoen ǀguina Covid-19 !oagu !khāǁkhae hâ
Although Namibia continues to be one of the biggest contributors to the high burden of tuberculosis on the continent, which causes concern, the Global Fund says 50 million lives were saved over the past 20 years around the world.
Forced by the many public health emergencies facing the world, the health ministry and its development partners continue to train frontline workers to equip them with the knowledge to respond to epidemics promptly.
Namibia achieved a national vaccine uptake of only 30.9%, compared to the global and national target of 70% herd immunity while the national target is 1 779 271 with the current population inoculated standing at 550 317.
Deputy youth minister Emma Kantema-Gaomas says Africa’s foremost resource is its youth, and Namibia is particularly not lacking in that regard as the majority of the population consists of young people.
Higher education minister Itah Kandjii-Murangi wondered whether Namibia has the right technological solutions for the developmental challenges on the ground - spanning from green energy, healthcare, food shortages, climate change and youth unemployment - to digital exclusion.
Omulunga Radio, Namibia’s prominent Oshiwambo commercial radio station, has expanded its horizon and recently set up a studio in Ongwediva in the Oshana region.
Health minister Dr Kalumbi Shangula has cautioned and advised health professionals to treat members of the public with the necessary courtesy and professionalism, and to offer good quality services.