Ministry of health executive director Ben Nangombe has said if Namibia’s Covid-19 vaccination uptake continues at the current slow pace, it will take the country at least three years to reach herd immunity.
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Churches urged to train mental wellness coaches
Discussions around mental health can essentially be unfavourable if not done appropriately and as mental health issues continue to deeply affect societies, the role of churches has been questioned on the matter.
Circle of Hope breaks stigma against children with autism
After volunteering and providing assistance to people living with disabilities in her community in Swakopmund for most of her life, Vicky Joel (29) is providing hope to parents and learners with autism in the northern regions through her school Circle of Hope in Ongwediva.
Omusati in need of flood victim receptive centres
The regional leadership expressed concern over the lack of receptive centres for flood victims who find themselves homeless due to heavy seasonal flooding in Omusati.
Farmworker’s post-mortem indicates no foul play
The autopsy report of farmworker Edmund Mutete has ruled out the possibility that his death was murder, culpable homicide or assault.
Govt chips in at Otjerunda hostel
Education authorities recently approved plans to subsidise the Otjerunda Combined School’s community hostel, situated 25km outside Opuwo in the Kunene region. This came after pictures of children sleeping on metal bed bases went viral on social media platforms.
Mushelenga says digital finance promotes inclusion
Information minister Peya Mushelenga on Tuesday addressed the second annual Africa Digital Finance Summit currently underway in Nairobi, Kenya.
Five die from lightning strike in Zambezi
Five people died while three survived a lightning strike in two separate incidents on Tuesday in the Zambezi region. This happened after a thunderstorm accompanied by lightning struck the region, causing damage to properties and uprooting trees.
Rapists face tougher sentences
An alarming number of rape cases has forced the justice ministry to amend the country’s combating of rape law, which would see perpetrators receive stiffer sentences.
Fishing firm suspends ‘fatigued’ crew
A Walvis Bay-based fishing company this week suspended the entire crew of one of its longline vessels after the 23 members complained of working conditions on board the Lunan Bay vessel.