A total of 28 732 people are on anti-retroviral treatment in the Ohangwena region, governor Sebastian Ndeitunga has revealed. Of this figure, 85.3% are achieving viral load suppression, Ndeitunga stated. Further, the prevention of mother-to-child transmission programme has also been implemented in all health facilities, to ensure that no child is born with HIV in...
President Nangolo Mbumba will jet off to China today to participate in the 9th Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (Focac). On the forum’s margins, Mbumba will hold a courtesy meeting with China’s president, Xi Jinping. “Namibia’s participation in the Focac has proven beneficial, as it has received support in the development of various infrastructure projects such...
The last race of the 2024 Nedbank Windhoek Pedal Power Series – WPP 6, will be held at Tony Rust Racing Track on the outskirts of Windhoek on Sunday. In each category, riders will cycle for 30 minutes plus one lap (sprint lap) in this year’s criterion race format. The criterion race (crit race) will...
Linken Gertze is a 21-year-old dynamo, born and bred in Tsumeb, who has mastered the art of balancing playing netball and academics with a unique flair, as this vibrant player literally lives and breathes netball. She confesses with a smile: “I eat, sleep and dream netball. But I am also focused on my studies, as...
In the city of Windhoek, jaywalking has become a serious concern. Whether it is the rushed commuter running across the road to catch the next taxi or the relaxed pedestrian taking a shortcut, jaywalking has become a normalised behaviour. This normalisation poses significant risks to both pedestrians and motorists, making pedestrian safety a critical concern....
Mitsubishi is adding a Pajero Sport with Shogun touches to their local offering, which is sure to appeal to fans of off-road driving as well as families who prioritise adventure and a variety of leisure activities. Namibian salesmen have confirmed the limited edition can be ordered, and will take about three weeks for domestic delivery. ...
The brand-new Renault Captur, which reveals the best of the international carmaker’s know-how, is retailing locally for N$$491 885, all inclusive, and is now available under a special promotion with deal assistance for only N$446 885. With this deal assistance of N$45 000, the all-new Captur offers a distinctive design and advanced technologies. As the...
Mobile Telecommunications Ltd (MTC) hosted the inaugural MTC OATF Tech conference, bringing together and providing a platform where industry experts explored and dissected relevant topics. The conference aims to foster dynamic and efficient tech solutions, prioritise engagement and networking, and grant institutions’ access to a broader range of knowledge, skills and expertise. Speaking at the...
The number of children dying in Namibia has slightly reduced as the country recorded 40 deaths per 1000 live births in 2020 to 38 per 1000 live births last year. This is according to the 2024 United Nations Inter-Agency Group on Child Mortality Estimations Report. Unicef representative Samuel Kweku Ocran said Namibia had reduced under-five...
Police in Oshana have arrested a 43-year-old woman for allegedly strangling her newborn baby to death. The incident happened about two months ago at Omatando village on the outskirt of Ongwediva, but the woman was only arrested on Tuesday. Oshana police spokesperson, Inspector Frieda Shikole, confirmed the arrest. An eyewitness who was in the same...