Ministries that continue to spend less than what has been budgeted deprive Namibian citizens of essential public goods and services such as improved education, better healthcare and more roads and bridges, etc. – a situation that can damage public trust and erodes confidence further if not urgently addressed.
Malaria is a disease caused by a parasite (plasmodium falciparum) spread to humans through the bites of a female anopheles mosquito. In our setting, malaria is more prevalent during the rainy season between January and April, particularly also because the northern part of our country receives a lot of flood water, during this said time.
An elementary study of the idea of a freshwater fish-processing plant in Namibia balances greatly on the vast commercial benefits in the investment of a project of such calibre for our country as a collective, and the Zambezi region in particular.
Students pursuing vocational training usually gain practical experience in their chosen fields before they graduate, which gives them an advantage in the job market.
Isak Tities, a resident of Klein Aub, is one of 19 beneficiaries to receive an erf as part of the government’s Build Together Programme.
Poverty and food insecurity have been on the rise due to a persistent drought and a significant shift in urban-rural population migration in the Hardap region.
As we continue on last week’s column on insurance, it is important to emphasise that insurance is an essential aspect of the farming industry, as it provides financial protection to farmers against potential losses due to unforeseen circumstances.
To some, food self-sufficiency and food security may seem to be the same. However, these are two different phrases, with food self-sufficiency being an enabler of food security.
Namibia is working hard to become a knowledge-based society, no longer largely driven by agriculture alone. This means that new technology and innovation need to be embraced.
The World Health Organisation defines gender as the socially-constructed roles, behaviours and activities that a given society considers appropriate for men and women.