There has been a significant decline in HIV prevalence among pregnant women in Namibia, the executive director in the health ministry Ben Nangombe has said
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Putin seen as weakened after Wagner revolt
Wagner mercenaries were headed back to base yesterday after Russia’s President Vladimir Putin agreed to allow their leader to avoid treason charges and accept exile in Belarus.
Shipping emissions’ tax still stuck in port
Efforts by France to build a consensus for a global carbon tax on the shipping industry failed to produce significant results at a summit in Paris on Friday.
Cheers in Zambia after landmark debt deal
Hope and relief spread across Zambia on Friday after foreign lenders agreed to restructure part of the country’s debt, a win for president Hakainde Hichilema, who was elected on a promise to strengthen a buckling economy.
Conservationist follows passion to protect environment
Every other day, Max Muyemburuko plies the bumpy roads to remote areas in north-eastern Namibia to engage local communities in protecting wildlife.
Karasburg appointments’ legitimacy questioned
The appointment of acting CEO Hansina Isaacks and the personal assistant to the mayor, Kallie Goliath, on 6 June 2023, has caused chaos in the Karasburg Town Council, said councillor Nesimus Mupiya.
APP’s Kanyetu vows to fight suspension
The leadership of the All People’s Party announced the suspension of its secretary general, Vincent Kanyetu, on Thursday.
Shikongo: SADC should consult on safety systems
Outgoing chairperson of the SADC Chiefs of Police Sub-Committee and inspector general of the Namibian Police, Joseph Shikongo, recommended that member states lagging behind in securing their communication systems should consult other states.
Oshikoto spends N$40m on infrastructure development
The Oshikoto Regional Council has spent N$40 million on infrastructure development for the 2022/23 financial year.
Arts Council awards eight grants
The National Arts Council of Namibia granted funds totalling N$167 232 to eight successful applicants under its cycle one grants’ payment period in 2023.