Namibia is an upper-middle-income country in Africa, as per the Human Development Index of 2020. The country has a stable political government, and was rated as one of the most peaceful countries in the world by the Global Peace Index (GPI) in 2018.
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Zambezi region SMEs receive equipment
The Ministry of Gender Equality, Poverty Eradication and Social Welfare handed over material and equipment worth N$77 000 for income-generating activities in the Zambezi region on Thursday.
Progress made in access to clean water and sanitation – PM
Prime Minister Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila said Namibia has made significant strides in ensuring its population has access to clean potable water and can safely manage sanitation, especially for rural agrarian communities.
Uis wants illegal mining gone
Uis residents have vowed to take matters into their own hands if illegal mining activities in and around the town are not stopped by government.
No common ground on Farm 37 …only two communal toilets for 50 families
Discussions around Farm 37, which has been touted as a possible solution to Walvis Bay’s housing crisis, reached boiling point on Thursday.
Unemployed youth bailed me out – Hengari
While she could afford it, it was a group of unemployed Namibians who raised N$17 000 for the release of parliamentarian Inna Hengari.
Health services brought closer
Iipanda Yamiti residents in the Omusati region will no longer have to travel vast distances to Oshikuku, Oshakati and Outapi for basic health services.
Namibia increases screening for Marburg virus
The health ministry says although Namibia has not yet reported cases of the extremely dangerous Marburg virus, there is a need to be on high alert and vigilance, especially at the main border crossings, as well as in public and private facilities.
Road accidents claim two lives
Two people have died in two separate accidents over the weekend in northern Namibia.
Water policing officers demand danger allowance
Some officers of the Namibian Police’s Water Wing have raised concerns about not getting a danger allowance, like their colleagues in other units such as the Special Reserve Force.