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.
Author: Paheja Siririka (Paheja Siririka)
Youth participation in economy vital
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.
Minister wants AI solutions for economic growth
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.
‘O radio station yandje’ now in Ongwediva
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 workers urged to be professional
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.
Instilling appreciation for culture
Learners of the Wennie du Plessis Secondary School in the Omaheke region on Monday witnessed a variety of cultural traditions and norms as practised by Ovaherero people of Namibia.
Saving lives, livelihoods through vaccination
The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention as well as the Mastercard Foundation started an in-country implementation of the Saving Lives and Livelihoods initiative in Namibia to accelerate vaccination against Covid-19.
One Blood and Ethnix to promote culture
One Blood’s Daphne and Victor Kaune as well as Ethnix’s Etjo Katjivari Kangumine and Julius Page Hamwele will be touring the Omaheke and Otjozondjupa regions this week as part of Sanlam Namibia’s quest to promote and preserve culture among learners.
Connect Africa App scoops first OM SEED prize
Ndapewa Teressius from Connect Africa App says her locally-developed mobile application enables easy access to information, facilitates the process of communication, assists in the efficient running of businesses and creates a platform for persons with disabilities to contribute to national development.
Low uptake of children’s vaccinations worrying
The health ministry has noted with concern the low uptake of childhood immunisation, especially against Measles and Rubella, as this makes children susceptible to childhood diseases, risking hospitalisation and even death at a young age.