The City of Windhoek (CoW) approved about 41% less building plans in December 2022 at 121 plans approved, compared to 204 in November 2022. But this was 15% more than the 105 approved in December 2021.
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Health implications around PCOS
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is the most common hormonal disorder in women of reproductive age. It affects about 8-13% of women.
Letter – Is the President prioritising S&T ‘chopping’ above national interest?
It is said, “ignorance is an enemy, even to its owner, and knowledge is a friend, even to its hater.”
Opinion – Professionals should stop pharmaceutical procurement bleeding
Many people flourish in properly structured systems, while for others the only way to succeed is in chaos.
Opinion – Cardinal complicates Congo situation
The head of the Roman Catholic Church in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) Cardinal Fridolin Ambongo is a disgrace to the church and the Congolese nation.
Namibia celebrates Constitution Day
Fellow Namibians, on the 9th of February 1990, the Constituent Assembly, which consisted of 72 elected representatives from various political parties, adopted the Namibian Constitution.
Absent ambulance leads to deaths in Aminuis
Magrieta Kainamses lost her baby while on her way to the Gobabis State Hospital to deliver after waiting for an ambulance for over three days.
President: Economy on the rebound
President Hage Geingob says the Namibian economy is on the rebound after a long period of lethargic global economic growth and depressed commodity prices, which had a negative effect on the economy.
Agriculture secures nearly N$100 million for earth dams
The ministry of agriculture, responsible for water affairs, has managed to mobilise funds so that government can excavate and rehabilitate earth dams in various constituencies in the northern communal areas.
N$15 million water relief for rural communities
Rural communities and schools, especially those in communal farms and areas that are struggling with unsuitable drinking water, will soon be able to drink potable water.