Health minister Dr Kalumbi Shangula says the Covid-19 XBB.1.5 variant is not new but it is a sub-variant of the Omicron, adding the two cases reported in the country have recovered.
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N$10 million Onkoshi renovation nears completion
Onkoshi, one of Namibia Wildlife Resort’s best and unique Etosha camps has been given a multi-million-dollar facelift, which is expected to be completed in February 2023.
Don’t blame only teachers for failure – NASA
The National African Students’ Association has said they do not agree that teachers should be blamed for the recent devastating National Senior Secondary Certificate Ordinary and Advanced Subsidiary levels examination results.
Ahrens appointed to WADA Athlete Council
As the sports world continues to grapple with the issue of doping, the appointment of Gaby Ahrens as a member of the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) Athlete Council is a welcome development for both Namibia and the African continent.
MMA team readies for world takeover … world championship billed as biggest test yet
A six-member Namibian Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) team is hard at work as they prepare to compete in the upcoming Mixed Martial Arts World Championships to be held in Belgrade, Serbia.
Namibian business sector vulnerable to climate change
Climate change is likely to have huge implications for Namibian society and its economy over the short, medium and long-term, an economist with the Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR) Robin Sherbourne said.
Opinion – Outjo needs to address water crisis
Outjo is a small town in southern Kunene that was founded by colonel Theodor von Leutwein in 1897. The town was established to control indiscriminate hunting and smuggling of ammunition to Kaokoland and Owamboland.
Opinion – Abolish job interviews for teachers
Job interviews or entry tests are used by employers to reduce the number of applicants who can be interviewed orally in less time.
Devastated mother begged police in vain…murder suspect missed last court appearance for domestic violence case
The mother of a murdered five-year-old boy from Walvis Bay has laid the blame squarely on the uncaring attitude and negligence of the police in the town.
Overcharging causes chaos for stranded northern travellers
The post-festive season rush from the north to Windhoek and the coast has left many bemoaning the lack of affordable transport and the tendency of bus drivers to overcharge during peak periods.









