WALVIS BAY - The Welwitschia private hospital, which has been at the forefront of fighting Covid-19 in Walvis Bay, has completed a 40-bed isolation facility to cater to more patients that are positive.
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Unam, medical students reach consensus over PPE
Following weeks of complaints and anxiety, the University of Namibia (Unam) and the medical students who temporarily withdrew from clinical settings have finally reached consensus over the need for adequate personal protective equipment (PPE).
Schlettwein calls for agri reforms
Agriculture minister Calle Schlettwein has sounded an urgent call for Namibians to transform and modernise agriculture into a vertically and horizontally integrated sector in order for it to serve as the strong bedrock of the country’s economic recovery efforts.
No money for Omuntele tarred road – Ya Ndakolo
OMUTHIYA – The governor of Oshikoto region, Penda Ya Ndakolo, has told the community of Omuntele who have been demanding the construction of a tarred road in the area, that there are no funds at the moment for such a project.
BoN bans yet another ‘pyramid scheme’
The Bank of Namibia (BoN) continues to ban dubious financial schemes operating in the country which, more often than not, prey on vulnerable Namibians during these tough economic times.
Drimiopsis San march for justice
GOBABIS – Drimiopsis community members marched to the regional police headquarters in Gobabis yesterday where they handed over a petition concerning the violence and abuse against San women and girls in their community.
Nudo wants November vote postponed
National Unity Democratic Organisation (Nudo) secretary general Josef Kauandenge yesterday called for the postponement November regional council and local authority elections due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
Stranded students may apply for permits to return to SA
Namibian students studying in South Africa and who are currently stranded at home due to travel restrictions may apply for a permit to leave the country, the home affairs ministry said.
Ukwangali chief’s top aide died from coronavirus
RUNDU – Ukwangali leader Hompa Eugene Siwombe Kudumo says the traditional offices at his palace have been closed for disinfection after it was confirmed his right-hand man died of the deadly virus last week.
Keetmans holds first Covid-19 burial
Keetmanshoop residents bid farewell on Monday to a member of the community who succumbed to Covid-19.