Wild animals and deadly snakes pose a grave danger, but hundreds of people continue to flock to Amarika village in the Omusati region to harvest edible
worms.
National
Ambulance woes alarm MPs
More and more health facilities continue to operate without the emergency services of an ambulance countrywide – a situation putting the lives of many patients at risk as they can’t access medical attention on time.
Growing housing backlog needs innovation
The realities and challenges that come along with urban migration was once again highlighted during the ongoing Association for Local Authorities in Namibia seminar on housing and land delivery.
Woman allegedly rapes cousin on Valentine’s Day
An unusual case of rape was reported in Oshana region this week, where a 55-year-old woman allegedly sexually assaulted her 18-year-old male cousin.
IDs for cross-border travels become reality
The Ministry of Labour and Home Affairs in Botswana has announced that country and Namibia will sign an agreement to permit the use of national identity cards for the two countries as travel documents to cross their borders.
50 000 people undocumented in Namibia
For his entire life, Nghidipo Rafael has had to prove that he indeed exists.
SPYL calls for education budget rethink
As the nation braces itself for the 2023/24 national budget today, the Swapo Party Youth League has shared its two cents on what government should prioritise.
Steytler beefs up Meatco privatisation argument
Erstwhile economic advisor to President Hage Geingob, John Steytler has entered the Meat Corporation of Namibia fray, saying the entity should have never been transformed into a full-blown parastal.
Health’s Achilles heel…dilapidated infrastructure, inadequate personnel, underfunded programmes
The public health sector is under distress, confronted by a myriad of issues that range from dilapidated facilities and a shortage of medication and personnel, which all compromise quality service delivery.
Our mission is to compete in Africa – Mbakera…as league goes on recess
With the premier league set to go on a one-week recess, log leaders African Stars are still perfectly in charge of proceedings at the top of the table as they lead with a remarkable 41 points after 15 rounds of matches.