To emphasise Namibia’s adaptation strategies in addition to climate mitigation efforts with the aim of showcasing their commitment to climate action towards achieving global goals, RMB Namibia and Capricorn Group will join forces at the COP28, in a panel discussion focusing on innovative finance for the just transition at the Namibian Pavilion on 4 December 2023.
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Digital health under the microscope … policies a hindrance
Building a digital health workforce is crucial in the progression of the African Public Health sector, and the future of telemedicine.
SADC PF reappoints secretary general
The 54th Plenary Assembly Session of the SADC Parliamentary Forum has endorsed the reappointment of the Forum’s secretary general Boemo Sekgoma for a second five-year term.
Lichtenstrasser undergoes further tests
Ernst Lichtenstrasser, the man who shot his bosses at the Namibian Institute of Mining and Technology (NIMT)’s entrance in 2019 in cold blood, was sent to the Windhoek Central Hospital for further tests this week.
Oshana records 110 rape cases this year
The police in the Oshana region have recorded 110 rape cases so far this year, of whom 46 are minor children, 62 women, and two men.
NYSS workers demand minimum wage
Employees of the National Youth Security Services (NYSS) are frustrated with their employer for making empty promises about them getting minimum wages.
Africa needs resilient, sustainable healthcare systems – PM
Prime Minister Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila says Africa will not prosper unless the citizenry enjoys access to good quality healthcare services, hence the need to put in place robust, resilient and sustainable systems, built on a foundation of primary healthcare.
Tall and proud
This sculpture of a heron bird stands tall and proud on the Oranjemund beachfront frequented by locals to enjoy the seaside.
Battle for Nudo’s soul
Incumbent National Unity Democratic Organisation (Nudo) president Utjiua Muinjangue will have a run for her money next year when the party holds its intraparty elections.
Drought food vouchers to be rolled out countrywide
The Namibian government is in the process of rolling out a food voucher system to all 14 regions after the programme was successfully piloted in the Oshana region.