As we continue from last week’s column on the concerns of the looming drought, it is important to note that we should not speak of drought in isolation as this may be a consequence of climate change.
Author: Correspondent (Correspondent )
Drought coping strategies for crop farmers
As the current rainy season draws closer to an end, many farmers in the country are riddled with concerns about the time ahead.
MVA launches Mariental emergency response centre
The Motor Vehicle Accident Fund (MVA), in collaboration with the health ministry and the Mariental Municipality, activated the Mariental Emergency and Medical Regional Response Centre on Wednesday to offer rapid responses to medical emergencies and automobile accidents in the Hardap and //Kharas regions.
SADC-PF SRHR project lauded as a success
The Sexual Reproductive Health Rights, HIV and AIDS Governance project launched in 2019 has ended, with many stakeholders lauding the successes. The project was launched by the Speaker of the National Assembly, Prof Peter Katjavivi.
Debmarine Namibia extends help to Eluwa
Debmarine Namibia last week handed over a donation of school equipment worth N$300 000 to the Eluwa Special School. Established in 1966 by the Finnish Mission in the Engela village of the Ohangwena region, the school only catered to visually-impaired learners.
Border crossing from Impalila Island into Zambia mooted
The Namibian and Zambian governments have started discussions around establishing a border post at the Macenje Harbour to make the movement of people and goods easier between the two countries.
Opinion – Why Namibians have an anti-Chinese attitude
For many years, Namibians have had an unusually complex relationship with the migrant Chinese community.
Opinion – Options for climate change mitigation
There are several ways to reduce the amount of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere and mitigate climate change. To ensure these are effective, however, it’s important to understand the full consequences of the action taken.
Letter – Demystifying Down Syndrome
Down Syndrome is a genetic disorder caused when abnormal cell division results in an extra full or partial copy of chromosome 21.
Letter – Economic freedom in the context of national security
Franklin Roosevelt, an American politician and lawyer who was the 32nd president of the United States, is reminding us that true personal freedom can’t exist without economic independence and security.