Health minister Kalumbi Shangula yesterday officially announced the end of the Crimean-Congo Haemorrhagic Fever outbreak countrywide, which a few months ago claimed several lives in the Khomas and Omaheke regions.
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‘I’ve been burnt a few times since US Open glory’ – Raducanu
Emma Raducanu has revealed how she has had to deal with “sharks” and people who use her as a “piggy bank” since her US Open success in 2021.
Spain beats Croatia on penalties to win Nations Cup
Spain beat Croatia 5-4 on penalties to clinch Nations League glory as they celebrated their first trophy win since Euro 2012.
Verstappen equals Senna career total
Red Bull’s Max Verstappen equalled Ayrton Senna’s career total of 41 victories with a dominant win at the Canadian Grand Prix.
EU warns Serbia, Kosovo leaders to attend crisis talks
The European Union yesterday told the leaders of Serbia and Kosovo to attend crisis talks “without preconditions”, as the bloc looks to pressure them to ease tensions.
Afghanistan’s ‘gender apartheid’ should be an international crime: UN expert
The United Nation’s top expert on human rights in Afghanistan urged countries yesterday to consider making “gender apartheid” an international crime, helping hold the Taliban accountable for its grave and systematic abuses against Afghan women.
EU, Kenya reach trade deal to boost ties
The European Union and Kenya signed a trade deal Monday in a coup for Brussels as it seeks deeper economic ties with Africa in the face of competition from China.
Conservationists vow to save seals
Conservationists in Namibia, who are unhappy about the government’s decision to harvest 86 000 Cape fur seals during the 2023 harvesting season, say that they are determined to carry on their quest to rescue seals while reducing plastic pollution in the ocean.
ECB slams NamPower debt collection plan
The Electricity Control Board has expressed concern over the interruptions caused by the recent implementation of NamPower’s debt collection plan, as they caused “immeasurable damage to the economy”.
Visiting PMs laud green hydrogen plans
Two visiting European prime ministers anticipate Namibia will become a major player in the production and supply of green hydrogen, as enormous amounts of green hydrogen would be needed for the energy transition of those countries.









