The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) at the Cancer Association of Namibia (CAN), Rolf Hansen, says cervical cancer remains a huge challenge in Africa, and Namibia is no exception.

Doctor Heleen Kauzuu from the Brandberg Medical Centre warned that as global demand for food continues to rise, humans are increasingly being exposed to serious health risks linked to artificially manufactured and processed foods.

Case registrations in Namibia's courts have remained high over the past year.

The workload in the High Court's Civil Stream has increased sharply, rising from just over 300 cases per judge in 2024 to more than 600 cases per judge in 2025.

The Hardap Regional Governor, Riaan McNab, has appointed 35 members to the Regional Disaster Risk Management Committee (RDRMC), aimed at strengthening the region's readiness for natural disasters.

Late screening and testing for cancer have been two of the biggest stumbling blocks in addressing rising cancer cases. 

Dr. Gerrit Keyter, Head of Medical Services for Palliative Care at the Cancer Association of Namibia (CAN), said late diagnoses have made treatment of cancer difficult.