The health ministry announced that the duration of isolation and quarantine periods for people who are asymptomatic or have a mild Covid disease has been reduced to five days, respectively.
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Adolescents’ childbearing distresses UNFPA
The United Nations Population Fund has released a study stating that nearly a third of women aged 19 and younger in developing countries begin childbearing, and nearly half of first births to adolescents are to children aged 17 and younger.
Alert: Brakwater water interruptions
The City of Windhoek has alerted the residents in Brakwater to make alternative arrangements as they will not have water for 15 July and again on 29 July 2022.
Pensioner suffers malnutrition as neighbour collects grant
A 93-year-old resident of Okanghudi kaMokaxwa in the Ohangwena region, who was diagnosed with malnutrition, said she wants her bank card back from her neighbour who receives her pension grant on her behalf.
Duplicate payments uncovered at home affairs
The ministry of home affairs is attempting to recuperate N$2.3 million in duplicate payments to suppliers who rendered services to the government.
NIPDB promotes investment in //Kharas
The Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board engaged various stakeholders here to facilitate trust relationships to attract and retain sustainable investment for private sector-led and inclusive economic growth.
Judges slam magistrates for shoddy work
Several judges have criticised the work of magistrates in review judgments in recent months.
Teen gets N$5 000 bail over dagga possession
A 19-year-old teenager, who was arrested in April for being in possession of 115 parcels of cannabis with a value of nearly N$700 000, was granted bail of N$5 000.
Construction company in N$10m insurance dispute
Chinese construction company, China Railway Seventh Group, has dragged three insurance companies, for refusing to pay out N$10 million in damages, to court.
Community sinks own borehole
Farm Uitkoms has undeniably proven that marginalised communities can become self-sustainable in terms of access to potable water for agricultural purposes.