2021-10-18Paheja Siririka After a prolonged debate that led to disruptions of proceedings, the executive council of the African Union adopted a resolution to apply the principle of rotation to the Pan-African Parliament’s presidency, which will provide all regions an equal opportunity to lead. View more
2021-10-18Paheja Siririka Amid rumblings from several groups opposing the mandatory vaccination of soldiers, defence minister Frans Kapofi said the directive is not a punishment but to look after the welfare of the troops. View more
2021-10-18Paheja Siririka The top-trending clip making rounds on social media is of justice minister Yvonne Dausab in a dance-off with performer Cassie Jessica at the Jan Möhr Secondary School. View more
2021-10-19Paheja Siririka The abortion debate has once again been thrust front and centre, as various groups that are lobbying for and against the practice have presented their arguments to a parliamentary committee. View more
2021-10-19Paheja Siririka Health minister Dr Kalumbi Shangula said maternal and perinatal death rates remain a major challenge, hence the need to invest in skilled care during pregnancy, childbirth and the postnatal period. View more
2021-10-20Paheja Siririka A medical professional with an interest in obstetrics and gynaecology has revealed 7 000 unsafe abortions were recorded in one year, saying it is now a severe public health problem, as unskilled people without the knowledge of human anatomy conduct these procedures. View more
2021-10-20Paheja Siririka Raising one child without adequate resources is challenging; now imagine having to nurture twins, triplets or other multiple births. View more
2021-10-20Paheja Siririka Julia Willem, a grade 12 learner at Windhoek Gymnasium, appreciates the opportunities given to her through the Talented Individual Programme (TIP), saying it stretches far beyond just financial aid. View more
2021-10-21Paheja Siririka Speaker of the National Assembly Peter Katjavivi has said corruption comes with great costs, impedes democratic institutions, disregards the rule of law and limits the trust of citizens in the State. View more
2021-10-21Paheja Siririka Life stressors, grief and loss, depression and anxiety, marriage, divorce and career guidance are some personal issues that tend to overwhelm people’s thoughts to a point where therapy is needed and the environment for it is vital. View more
2021-10-22Paheja Siririka A group of Kenyan travellers recently had a girls’ trip to the Land of the Brave, and have been praising Namibia’s scenic beauty, friendly locals and calmness – apart from the rough ocean on their catamaran trip in Walvis Bay. View more
2021-10-25Paheja Siririka Former health minister Dr Bernhard Haufiku has bemoaned the weak link between health authorities, medical scientists and the public over the safety of Covid-19 vaccines administered in the country. View more
2021-10-25Paheja Siririka The Alliance of Christian Churches in Namibia (ACCN) has suggested government hold a referendum over the contentious issue of abortion. View more
2021-10-26Paheja Siririka Managing director of the National Petroleum Corporation of Namibia (Namcor) Immanuel Mulunga has said employees who prefer not to be vaccinated against Covid-19 may be required to work from home to avoid physical interactions with fellow staff members to decrease the chance of infection. View more
2021-10-26Paheja Siririka Deputy trade minister Verna Sinimbo believes the Oshikoto region has enormous economic potential, specifically in the areas of mining, tourism, livestock and crop farming. View more
2021-10-27Paheja Siririka The Namibia Press Agency (Nampa) yesterday received state-of-the-art audio and visual electronic equipment including cameras, tripods and computers from the Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TİKA) to amplify its operations. View more
2021-10-27Paheja Siririka Member of Parliament Emma Theofelus said women face gender biases in legal and macroeconomic frameworks, including young professionals in the informal sector. View more
2021-10-27Paheja Siririka Thirteen schoolgirls in grades 8 and 9 recently undertook a tour of the Namibian Ports Authority (Namport) facilities at Walvis Bay to learn about careers in the technical fields. View more
2021-10-28Paheja Siririka The health ministry has received US$270 000 (about N$4 million) from the Japanese government to improve and increase the uptake of reproductive, maternal, newborn and child health services to mitigate the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on essential services. View more
2021-10-28Paheja Siririka The Cancer Association of Namibia said there is a lot of stigma surrounding cancer, which has become a big issue in women with breast cancer as they associate the illness with death. View more
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