Author: Paheja Siririka (Paheja Siririka)

The authorities have issued a warning against “space cookies”, which are edible treats containing cannabis or other dangerous substances.

The World Food Programme believes without a doubt that food security, as part of the Sustainable Development Goals is an attainable objective.

Creative Hage Mukwendje treated a group of art enthusiasts to a live painting lesson on Wednesday, while sharing information about the industry, inter alia touching on pricing, inspiration and the duration it takes to paint.

Modestu Fenivamwe, Ester Silas and Hasheni Mandume were recently selected as the top three amateur cooks for the central regional part of the Nedbank Kapana Cook-Off competition and now head to the final slated for Ongwediva during the annual trade fair there on 27 August.

Online violence is real violence, and should be considered a serious emerging human rights challenge. It can take the form of public shaming, doxing, harassment, cyberstalking, intimidation and many others. 

Medical professionals have questioned a decision by the Health Professionals Council of Namibia to exempt doctors who undergo a remedial programme as medical interns, from writing the council examination.

Vivo Energy Namibia last week unveiled a mobile quality laboratory (MQL), which includes a fully-automated fuel value tester that permits rapid and precise analysis of petrol and diesel directly on-site.

Based on the World Health Organisation’s Covid-19 Resurgence Thresholds, the pandemic in Namibia seems to be under control but continuous monitoring is needed at all levels to ensure that response activities correspond with the phase of resurgence.

Emma Theofelus, information deputy minister, scooped the 2022 UN Population Award yesterday in a virtual ceremony for her work, advocating for women’s empowerment and adolescent sexual and reproductive health in Namibia.