Africure Pharmaceuticals Namibia, a local company that supplied antiretroviral medication to the health ministry had its tender challenge against the Central Procurement Board of Namibia and the ministry struck from the Windhoek High Court’s roll yesterday for lack of urgency.
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Crocs devour humans in Kavango
A 24-year-old woman, Choma Albertina Ndumba was on Thursday attacked and killed by a crocodile at Mabushe village.
39 teachers needed in Ohangwena …as learners languish at home
Close to eight schools in the Ohangwena region have overcrowded classrooms with 50 learners per class, while some are being taught in shacks. Some 330 pre-primary and grade one learners are still at home due to the insufficient number of teachers in the Ohangwena region.
Police fear drought could fuel poaching
The Angolan police have warned their Namibian counterparts that the poaching of protected wildlife could increase, caused by crop losses in the Zambezi region due to a lack of rainfall for nearly a month.
Ohorongo Cement and Support Ulm .e.V donated N$4 million worth of medical equipment to (MoHSS)
Ohorongo Cement and Support Ulm .e.V donated N$4 million worth of medical equipment to the Ministry of Health and Services (MoHSS) to bolster its services and ensure all Namibians get the best possible healthcare.
Namibia wins first T20 … as Loftie-Eaton breaks world record
The Namibian national cricket team, the Richelieu Eagles, beat Nepal by 20 runs in the first T20 International (T20I) match of the seven-game series yesterday, with No. 5 batsman Nicol Loftie-Eton setting a new world record for the fastest 100 runs in a T20I game from 33 balls.
Use sports to raise awareness about cancer – Amupadhi
The Editor-in-Chief of The Namibian newspaper, Tangeni Amupadhi, says sports can be used as a vehicle to raise awareness about cancer.
Chevron’s US$53b buyout threatened by rival giants
Chevron disclosed Monday that its proposed US$53 billion acquisition of fellow American firm Hess could be at risk if the control of a key oil asset is successfully challenged by rival petroleum giants.
WTO braces for battles on fisheries and agriculture
The world’s trade ministers were set for tough negotiations yesterday at a WTO meeting in Abu Dhabi, with fisheries and agriculture taking centre stage.
Namibia not ready for 4-day work week …employers cite already low productivity levels
Despite an allure for employees, Namibian employers have questioned the practicality of a four-day work week, stating that the concept is far-fetched due to a unique domestic environment, characterised by relatively low productivity and high unemployment.