At Independence, the Namibian government inherited a fragmented healthcare and social welfare system, which was administered by second-tier authorities that created 11 different administrations and parallel programmes.
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Benguela Gem to steer diamond mining growth
The largest diamond recovery vessel in the world, Debmarine Namibia’s new N$7 billion investment, currently operating under the generic name of Additional Mining Vessel (AMV3), will adopt the registered name of Benguela Gem as it takes up its role as the new flagship of the company’s fleet.
//Kharas: The jewel of Namibia
Endowed with a variety of minerals and gems, fish species and agricultural produce, the //Kharas region has steadily developed as an important economic powerhouse since independence.
Development evident in Oshana
Oshana governor Elia Irimari said Namibia has made remarkable achievements since independence in 1990, which is evident in the Oshana region today.
IUM: From home-based school to renowned university
A generation of academics and students from across the country and around the world received their education at the International University of Management.
Unam School of Medicine: A Namibian success story
Having struggled for years with a critical shortage of doctors, Namibia established the University of Namibia’s School of Medicine, which welcomed its first intake of students in 2010. The school, a Namibian success story, has produced 400 medical doctors and four specialist anaesthetists since its establishment.
Opinion – What Independence Day must mean to Namibian Youth in 2022
We recount the contribution of youth in her growth and the significance of Independence Day to youth. We share a general perception that today’s youth are complacent and want to lead a carefree life, building their conventions and rules. We are accused that ‘we are not rooted to our culture’, and blindly ape the western culture.
A glimpse at the Namibian economy – the last 30 years
Namibia’s economic performance has evolved over time to reflect developments in the real sector. Although growth that averaged 3.3% per year since 1990 is a welcome observation, it has not been without drawbacks.
Oil discoveries could transform economy…meaningful jobs, significant revenue envisaged
Once the commercial viability of Namibia’s first-ever noteworthy oil discoveries off the coast by Shell and TotalEnergies have been verified, these hydrocarbon detections have the potential to benefit the country’s economy by billions of dollars in revenue.
Success doesn’t discriminate
A 30-year-old woman with hearing loss and deafness said her condition has not stopped her from following her dream of becoming a renowned baker.