The clinical research and manufacturing processes of all vaccines are subject to the oversight of medicines regulatory authorities. Manufacturers are obliged to adhere to set standards in the evidence they provide, which is rigorously evaluated by the medicines regulators.
According to The Language Policy for Schools in Namibia, mother tongue or a predominant local language shall be the medium of instruction (MoI) throughout the Junior Primary Phase (Pre-grade to Grade 3).
Since the beginning of the Covid-19 vaccination rollout, authorities in Namibia have been experimenting with communication strategies to address vaccine hesitancy.
In Namibia, shack fires are an everyday occurrence, often leading to death and injuries as well as displacement and damage to property.
Outgoing ombudsman John Walters (65) will bid the civil service goodbye next week after a 17-year stint at the helm of the Office of the Ombudsman. New Era journalist Maria Amakali interviewed him this week on his illustrious tenure and future endeavours.
Air travel remains one of the safest modes of transportation, thanks to continuous improvements in risk management, technology and pilot training. Yet, things can still go wrong – even in the Namibian air space.
The two Fishrot matters were yesterday remanded back to the criminal mentions roll of Windhoek High Court judge Christie Liebenberg on 19 August.
Water minister Calle Schlettwein says although Namibia’s water policy and legislations have been ranked among the best in the world, implementation has been a serious challenge. A great number of Namibian people remain with limited access to water and other basic necessities.
A 31-year-old Eswatini national and two Namibians, accused of dealing with cannabis, valued at N$242 000 are in court trying to get released on bail.
The acting medical superintendent at the Oshakati Intermediate Hospital, Dr Asumani Kibandwa, has cautioned the public to seek medical assistance as soon as they present Covid-19-related symptoms.