Following the rapid surge of Covid-19 cases in the country, the government international relations ministry submitted an official request for support to the EU Civil Protection Mechanism. In a prompt response, Finland has reached out to Namibia by donating urgently-needed personal protection equipment and the European Commission chipped in by providing logistical support.
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Financial flows for African water sector drying up
Water and agriculture minister Calle Schlettwein is concerned that Africa’s water sector remains challenged by climate change, inadequate policies and regulatory frameworks.
Opinion: The value of an enemy in an African’s success
Success in many African cultures is defined as a way of defeating the expectations an individual has had of a successful person. We have probably heard many beautiful stories of how people became successful by defeating their enemies.
Opinion: How African leaders are set to behave versus how they behave
It is a shame to be in a continent with leaders who worship and praise their colonists. And the question that raises eyebrows is then, what are they (African leaders) exactly telling Africans about the independence of Africa?
Tribute – Remembering councillor Tekla Tala Uwanga
On Wednesday, the 30th June 2021, the devastating news reached Namibia that Tekla Tala Uwanga is no more. As it is written in the scripture of the Holy Book that, set your house in order, for you shall die and not live. It was not easy for me to believe this truth.
Tsumeb evaluates over 300 plots
The Tsumeb municipality says it is busy with the evaluation of over 300 plots that were serviced for residential purposes.
Mariental mayor promises quality service delivery
Mariental mayor Adam Kuhlmann said council will strive to provide quality and affordable services for its residents with the current financial year’s budget.
Teen girl raped in clinic toilet
A 14-year-old girl was allegedly raped in a toilet at an Omuthiya clinic last week Wednesday during lunch hour in what seemed to have been an arranged meet-up.
Lockdown: Govt deploys 6 000 security forces
Safety and security minister Albert Kawana last week said the government has deployed 3 000 police officers, 2 500 military personnel, 300 correctional officers and 131 vehicles to man the 10 partial lockdown zones.
No one is above the law – lawyers … Zuma sentence ‘good for SADC’s anti-graft fight’
The thunderous indictment and sentencing of former South African president Jacob Zuma to 15 months behind bars has been received with mixed emotions the world over, but one message is supreme, that no one is above the law, local pundits say.
