We wish to respond on the issue relating to the Namibia-Botswana Border Treaty as follows: The Mafwe and the Mayeyi traditional authorities in the Zambezi region wrote in The Namibian dated 17 May 2021 showing their concerns about the border treaty of 2018 between Namibia and Botswana.
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Opinion: The invisible struggle heroes, heroines of Masida
After leaving the Chixhu-Sesheke-Singalamwe corridor, the PLAN freedom fighters criss-crossed the surrounding villages, and finally reached Masida district.
Opinion: Establishing a crisis-ready board
The current Covid-19 pandemic has blindsided several organisations’ boards, resulting in a lack of appropriate guidance from the board to the CEO. In addition, the pandemic has prompted companies to consider the quality and composition of their boards of directors, as some do not derive significant value from board members during this trying times.
Letter – 16 June, 45 years on
To many Namibians, 16 June has no significance as it doesn’t echo any bells, neither does it evoke any emotions. On the other hand, to some Africans, it is a nightmare.
Letter – Prof Kerina, mentor of Namibia’s first female president
The late Prof Mburumba Kerina had been coaching me to become Namibia’s first female president on 21 March 2030. Prof was not perfect just like everyone else. He was not immune to mistakes as he too was a human being.
Editorial – Govt should remedy vaccines communication
Government’s communication around vaccines has been found wanting and the devastating results are visible for all to see. Misinformation (fake news) and speculation thrives in the absence of credible information.
Know Your Civil Servant – Junias Tileinge Shilunga: Man enough to be a nurse
Junias Tileinge Shilunga is one of the young men who did not let the societal perception - about nursing being an occupation for women – deter him from accomplishing his dream.
Omusati in dire need of health workers
Following an increase in Covid-19 cases in the last two weeks, Omusati is in need of more health workers to effectively manage the pandemic.
Cross-border threats to health… Namibia, Angola collaborate on infectious diseases
Health officials from Namibia and Angola gathered in Rundu for a three-day meeting to discuss strategies on strengthening cross-border collaboration for effective control of Hepatitis E virus.
Ramatex not viable virus isolation facility
Health minister Dr Kalumbi Shangula has said the project of turning the disused Rhino Garment Factory into a Covid-19 treatment facility proved to be futile as the government found it not to be viable and sustainable.
