United Airlines, a North American based airline, and Airlink, a South African airline, have confirmed a new codeshare agreement that will offer customers more connections between the United States of America and southern Africa than any other airline alliance.
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SSC pays N$30m to mitigate Covid impact
The Social Security Commission (SSC) paid out approximately N$30 million through its National Employment and Salary Protection Scheme for Covid-19.
Rabies 99% fatal, 100% vaccine-preventable
Namibia has recorded one human death in the last year due to rabies – and although the virus has no effective treatment once the symptoms appear, it can be prevented if a proper medical treatment (post-exposure prophylaxis) is given immediately after exposure to the bite.
Opinion – Let’s talk contraception
Contraceptive methods are used by individuals and couples to prevent pregnancy, anticipate and attain a desired number of children or determine the spacing of pregnancies.
//Kharas governor salutes nurses
The invaluable effort and sacrifice of nurses often pass unnoticed, they are unappreciated and sometimes get unfairly criticised by the public but most remain resolute and professional.
Community centre provides income generating platform
The Outapi Community Empowerment Centre continues to empower and create income-generating opportunities for the community, particularly women.
Exhibit collecting cop testifies in NIMT trial
The scene of the crime officer who collected exhibits and took photographs at the scene, where two senior managers of the Namibian Institute of Mining and Technology (NIMT) in Arandis were shot in cold blood, testified about his involvement in the matter yesterday.
Nujoma sues over N$1.5m extortion claims
The defamation case in which labour minister Utoni Nujoma is suing a local newspaper for N$150 000 has been referred for mediation.
Nasria mulls insurance cover for farmers
A local insurer is seeking to expand its insurance coverage to the agricultural sector, aimed at compensating farmers affected by natural disasters such as drought.
ELCIN ‘tribal divisions’ play out
A vicious battle among Evangelical Lutheran Church of Namibia (ELCIN) clergy has ensued, triggered by a sermon that questioned the sustainability of the church and those leading it.
