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On the spot – Luderitz paths to economic hub
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On the spot – Luderitz paths to economic hub

The port city of Lüderitz is experiencing an industrial awakening because of the recent discoveries of offshore oil and gas reserves, and an ambitious N$10 billion greenhydrogen development near the city. New Era journalist Paheja Siririka (PS) sat down with the town’s mayor, Phillippus Albertus Balhao (PAB), for a one-on-one discussion on the town’s development...

New Era engages Lüderitz
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New Era engages Lüderitz

Paheja Siririka Pricilla Mukokobi The New Era last week embarked on a stakeholders’ engagement session in Lüderitz on the margins of the Miss Teen and Miss Namibia beauty pageants to familiarise itself with the prospects of the town, and seek ways of covering more compelling stories. New Era CEO Christof Maletsky said it is important...

Kidney dialysis dietary needs costly
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Kidney dialysis dietary needs costly

Battling a kidney disease is harrowing, and conforming and keeping up with the recommended diet is challenging to many who do not have the financial means.  Kidney dialysis patient Simon Halweendo (42) said it is tough keeping to his diet as it is expensive. He is not allowed to eat fats and food with high...

NIP jumps onto internship bandwagon … pumps in N$300 000
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NIP jumps onto internship bandwagon … pumps in N$300 000

Namibian corporates are throwing their weight to anchor the sustainable feet of the Namibia National Internship Programme (NNIP), with the Namibia Institute of Pathology (NIP) being the latest to bolster the programme with N$300 000.  The collaborative partnership seeks to aid the development of young Namibians, and drive the country to become a knowledge-based economy....

Echoes from the chambers
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Echoes from the chambers

The sixth session of the Children’s Parliament which was opened by President Nangolo Mbumba on Monday was a resounding success and saw the new speaker, Jane Phiri presiding. Youth Corner caught up with some representatives to find out how they felt about being part of the session, lessons learned and ways forward. 

Fitness for more than physical health
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Fitness for more than physical health

Michelle Hiangoro said over time, she discovered a passion for fitness that went beyond just physical health as it became part of her mental and emotional well-being, and then later as a career. Hiangoro, who is a fitness trainer at a local gym, said she is working towards maintaining overall health, increasing her strength and...

Malnutrition stunts childrenís growth
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Malnutrition stunts childrenís growth

The director of the Nutrition and Food Security Alliance of Namibia (NAFSAN) Ben Schernick says undernutrition in the form of stunting or wasting seriously impacts health. He told New Era this happens while affected individuals are vulnerable to additional health conditions, and many children die of malnutrition in hospitals every year. According to the latest...

Unam chips away at dearth of dentists
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Unam chips away at dearth of dentists

Since the establishment of the University of Namibia School of Dentistry, the country has steadily improved on access to dentistry, although it still has a long way to go to meet World Health Organisation standards.   Namibia has only three maxillofacial surgeons, two orthodontists, and one orthodontist who mostly operates in the private sector, something that the...

Blood recipientsgrateful for donations
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Blood recipientsgrateful for donations

Namibians who depend on blood transfusions to survive are grateful to the people who consistently donate blood so that they can have a chance at life. Camilla Mbaendavi (19) has been suffering from aplastic anaemia for two years, a severe hematologic condition in which the body fails to make blood cells in sufficient numbers, meaning...

Mbumba tells Children’s Parliament to make laws 
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Mbumba tells Children’s Parliament to make laws 

President Nangolo Mbumba has encouraged the sixth cohort of the Children’s Parliament to take their roles seriously, and ensure that all 14 regions are fully-represented in the House. The mission of the Namibian Children’s Parliament is to create a developing society with a high sense of responsibility, of which children and the youth are part,...