WASHINGTON – The United States yesterday said it has delivered a new treatment to prevent HIV in two African countries, months after President Donald Trump dramatically cut global aid. The US plans to expand the rollout of the drug Lenacapavir by working with an international group, the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria,...
Raymo Kapuuo, one of the two independent candidates vying for the Omatako constituency councillor position, has pledged to restore development and emancipate the masses from the chains of poverty if elected on 26 November. Since being declared a constituency, Omatako has been led by Swapo, with Issaskar Kaujeua serving as the first councillor for 10...
Adolf Kaure The Republican Party’s (RP) candidate for the Khomasdal constituency for the 2025 Regional and Local Authorities election, Daphne Paulse, is committed to reducing crime by enhancing safety and eradicating drugs from the constituency. During a recent interview, Paulse promised to increase surveillance and visible law enforcement to ensure the safety of Khomasdal residents....
Zebaldt Ngaruka Mining entity Bannerman Mining Resources recently held the second edition of its annual bi-regional essay competition and announced the winners at St. Joseph RC Döbra in the Khomas region. The essay competition, open to high schools in the Erongo and Khomas regions, aims to raise awareness and interest in mining issues in the...
Hilma Nalupe Erich Openimwari Nepembe is one of the first holders of a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Petroleum Geoscience, an emerging sector in the Land of the Brave. As one of the first PhD holders in that field, Nepembe hopes to inspire more Namibians with an interest in the field to pursue their dreams....
TAIPEI – Taiwanese prosecutors charged seven people, including a Chinese national, yesterday with violating national security after they allegedly collected military secrets for China. China claims democratic Taiwan is part of its territory and has threatened to use force to take it, while Taipei accuses Beijing of using espionage and infiltration to weaken its defences....
Rudolf Gaiseb Communities living within and around communal conservancies are yet to fullydraw benefits from trophy hunting. In addition, trophy hunting, which is the single largest contributor of income for conservancies has failed to fully benefit them. This is mainly because of low expertise in concession management on the side of the conservancies and the...
Matheus David The Khomas Regional Council recently rolled out its Strategic Plan for 2025/2026–2029/2030 in Windhoek. The plan is a blueprint, the council says is designed with ordinary people at its heart. The plan is intended to tackle the challenges of unemployment, overcrowding in settlements, and the issue of unequal access to services. Regional council...
Farmers in Namibia face numerous challenges, including climate change. This is evident in the form of erratic rainfall, recurring droughts, and crop and livestock losses. These have continuously led to financial losses for farmers across the country. As we head towards the end of 2025, farmers are encouraged to create resolutions that can transform their...
Taimi Haihambo EENHANA – The Ohangwena region is at the centre of Northern Namibia’s transition into a new era of water security. National and regional officials emphasise that the tale goes much beyond last week’s completion of the Ohangwena II Wellfield Water Supply Scheme; what really mattersis the future it unlocks as the government speeds...