Rudolf Gaiseb The Ministry of Health and Social Services allegedly promoted Tuberculosis (TB) health promoters (grade 15) to health assistants (grade 13), a reclassification on the government’s job grading system, but with no salary adjustments. Independent Patriots for Change parliamentarian Lilani Brinkman last week told Parliament the ministry also agreed to a 5% salary increase...
ANTANANARIVO – A mutinied army unit declared Sunday that it was taking control of all Madagascar military forces as President Andry Rajoelina said an “attempt to seize power illegally” was underway. The CAPSAT contingent of administrative and technical officers joined thousands of protesters in the city centre on Saturday in a major shift in a...
Rudolf Gaiseb The Namibian government adopted a motion recently in parliament, solidifying its firm support for the nation of Cuba. The motion tabled by Swapo parliamentarian, Tobie Aupindi, seeks for the lifting of economic, financial and commercial blockade against Cuba and its people imposed on it by the United States of America (USA). It also...
WINDHOEK – Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare has revealed that 2 937 cases of attempted suicide were recorded by the Ministry of Health and Social Services (MoHSS) during the 2023/24 financial year, the highest figure on record. Ngurare disclosed the statistics on Friday during the commemoration of World Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Month in Windhoek,...
MANILA – The Philippines said a Chinese ship deliberately rammed one of its government vessels in the disputed South China Sea on Sunday, although Beijing blamed Manila for the incident. Confrontations between Philippine and Chinese vessels occur frequently in the contested waterway, which Beijing claims nearly in its entirety despite an international ruling that its...
Iuze Mukube Windhoek High Court Acting Judge Andrew Corbett on Friday dismissed an urgent application by Epupa Investment Technology, seeking to stop the Ministry of Finance from using Nampost to handle direct cash payment of social grants. Judge Corbett struck the matter from the roll, effectively affirming the government’s decision to entrust Nampost with the...
Matheus David A 72-year-old Bernhardt Zaaruka, during a recent NUST graduation, walked to the podium in Mercure hotel with calm confidence, greeted by cheers and admiration. The newly conferred Doctor of Philosophy in Entrepreneurship (Honoris Causa) smiled warmly at the hundreds of graduates before him, young minds ready to take on the world. What followed was...
Taimi Haihambo ONGWEDIVA – What started as a hobby for Elizabeth Paulus has become a fulfilling career in professional makeup artistry. With over eight years of experience, she has built a name for herself in bridal and editorial makeup, known for her natural and skin-focused looks that enhance beauty. Growing up in a close-knit family of six siblings, Paulus said her upbringing taught her the...
Matheus David The Namibian Police Force has launched a new crime prevention initiative in the Khomas region. The campaign aimed at enhancing public safety, restoring trust in law enforcement, and strengthening community police collaboration amid rising crime rates. Speaking during a formal parade in Windhoek last week, Namibian Police Inspector General Joseph Shikongo, called on...
Auleria Wakudumo Omupopiliko wouministeli womidingonoko, eefuka nomapashiono Ndeshipanda Hamunyela okwa holola kutya ouministeli owa ninga etokolo lokudipaa ondjaba opo u amene oshiwana nomaliko asho. Hamunyela okwa ti ondjaba oya dipaelwa momukunda Onawa moshitukulwa shaMusati Olomakaya a dja ko eshi onghendabala yoku i alulila koshikunino shoinamwenyo kEtosha ya xulila mounyengwi. Ouministeli owa yelifa yo kutya ondjaba...