The Blood Transfusion Service of Namibia continue to experience low blood stock due to the nation's heightened demand.

To address the shortage of this healthcare need and others, The Blood Transfusion Service of Namibia and the Namibia Oncology Centre will open a new blood donation center in Windhoek.

The partnership will support the nation's blood supply.

There is a need for Africa to locally manufacture vaccines and fill immunisation gaps.

Currently, Africa imports 99 percent of its vaccines.

Moreover, more than 90 percent of medicines and medical devices are imported.

This situation has proven to be a challenge in Namibia and other nations during pandemics such as COVID-19, monkeypox, and Ebola.

This is concerning and raises questions about the preparedness for future pandemics, emphasising the importance of partnerships and collaboration.

What could be mere cultural practices in some communities is taboo according to the laws of the country.

This is especially true for the traditional practices of certain marginalised communities.

A Marginalised Communities Reporting Toolkit through the Namibia University of Science and Technology (NUST) Journalism Department is being created to better understand these groups and how the media can tell their stories objectively.

The Ovahimba and San communities were used as focal points for the study.

The historical white lady painting on the rocky Brandberg Mountain remains one of Namibia's ancient tourist attractions.

What is more than just rock art also symbolises ritual importance.

The paintings discovered in 1917 by Reinhold Mark have raised many questions as to who the original artist was.

Tour guide Chrisley Awaseb explains how the painting opened up debates about who was discovered to be a shaman and not a lady.

Namibia is accorded an opportunity to contribute to the global collaboration agenda for advancing the green hydrogen ecosystem following an invitation to join the International Hydrogen Trade Forum.

Namibia is a member of the International Hydrogen Trade Forum through the Namibian Green Hydrogen Programme, spearheaded by the Ministry of Mines and Energy.

The forum is imperative for high-level discussions between importing and exporting nations, ensuring the development of global trade corridors for hydrogen and its derivatives.

While the southern African region remains peaceful and stable, there are still security challenges in some parts of the SADC that require an effective response.

Promoting peace and security within the SADC region topped the agenda at the Extra Ordinary Troika Summit in Lusaka, Zambia.

Vice President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah was among the attendees.

The Troika took stock and tracked progress on the situation in the Cabo Delgado province of northern Mozambique as well as the northern Kivu province in eastern DRC, marred by instability over the years. 

Women's empowerment is pivotal to creating systematic change and breaking down barriers that women face in accessing finance.

The United Nations has themed this year's Women's Day, 'Invest in Women: Accelerate Progress' placing a strong focus on addressing economic disempowerment. 

Women are often described as the backbone of society, while another goes, 'Give a woman a dollar, and she will multiply it."

Yet the realities on the ground suggest that gender inequality remains entrenched in some societies across the globe, and Namibia is no exception. 

University of Namibia (UNAM) Chancellor Dr. Nangolo Mbumba has emphasised the need for education funding to be put to good use to deliver the desired results.

Dr. Mbumba was speaking at the official launch of the UNAM Foundation brand and fundraising project.

Textbook shortages, infrastructure deficiencies, and quality of lecturing, curricula, and education aids are among the concerns highlighted by UNAM's Chancellor that need to be addressed.

President Nangolo Mbumba undertook his first visit outside Namibian borders to Angola.

The visit is meant to be an introductory occasion since President Mbumba assumed office as Namibia's 4th President and to strengthen partnerships.

The visit demonstrates the solid historical relationship between the two nations.

President Mbumba will also express gratitude to Angolan President João Lourenço for his support following the passing of the late President Hage Geingob.

Namibians hope to emulate the late President Geingob's selfless nature and prodigious leadership.

As tributes continue to pour in for Dr. Geingob, speakers at the |Khomas Regional Council Tribute Ceremony heaped praise on his efforts to build democracy in the country. 

Although at a loss for words on how to describe the late Dr. Geingob, speakers reminisced about how he championed inclusivity, equality, economic development, and social progression.

This is something they hope to emulate and tap into his wisdom.