Namibia this week signed off on a total of N$2 billion concessional loans co-financed by German Development Cooperation, through the KfW Development Bank. These concessional loans are intended to fund the construction and rehabilitation of key water and road infrastructure in the country.
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Zoonotic diseases present major challenge
The health ministry says zoonotic diseases represent a major public health problem around the world due to humans’ close relationship with animals in agriculture, as companions and in the natural environment.
Easing pressure on African healthcare systems
Many African countries continue to feel the impact of Covid-19, which not only exerted enormous pressure on health systems, but also sounded the alarm on the need to reform and revitalise the continent’s health system.
MPs focus on bodily autonomy, integrity
A recent workshop for Members of Parliament from southern Africa focused on building the understanding of bodily autonomy and integrity (BAI), and how lawmakers can promote it.
Maltahohe community wants CEO suspended
The Malthahohe Development Community Forum on 15 November 2022 asked the chairperson of the village council to remove the acting CEO, claiming he is always travelling to attend workshops for financial gain and allegedly also earns two salaries.
//Kharas Police urge responsible festivities
//Kharas Police chief Tauno Hamukoto said civilians in the region should, in light of the fact that Christmas is a time of reuniting as families, enjoy the festive season responsibly within the parameters of the law.
Unemployed waste sorter seeks investor
An unemployed graduate has turned to waste management to make a living and has now turned to the public to help him realise an opportunity that recently came his way.
Power expansion hampered by low population density
Namibia’s low load densities and long distances between major load centres and potential generation points make it challenging for NamPower to expand the power system while ensuring the security of supply, maintaining reliability levels, and keeping the cost of electricity at a reasonable level.
Shamalaza re-elected Katima mayor
The Katima Mulilo town council held the election of office-bearers for 2022/2023 on Tuesday. The annual event was last week postponed after three members of the council boycotted it.
Governors finally find their home
Regional governors will no longer serve two masters. The political office bearers, who until now were appointed by the head of state but whose offices and budget resorted under the Ministry of Urban and Rural Development, have finally been transferred to the Presidency.