Many countries, including Namibia, face challenges in strengthening antimicrobial resistance (AMR) surveillance capabilities and laboratory infrastructure, which hampers data collection for informed decisions.
Translating all school subject curriculum in a manner that speaks to boys practical interests could help them improve their academic performance.
This is contained in a research report on 'Namibian Boys: Underachievement and Underparticipation in Education'.
Social protection coverage remains severely limited in Africa, despite the existence of social protection policies. This was evident from the contributions made during the International Council on Social Welfare Africa Seminar that was held in the capital.
A lack of housing remains a pressing issue for many Namibians, with high costs making it impossible for ordinary Namibians to qualify for land or conventional home loans.
The Ministry of Urban and Rural Development is hosting a two-day national stakeholder validation workshop on the proposed amendments to the Local Authorities Act, 1992 (Act No. 23 of 1992).
Justice Moses Chinhengo was sworn in as Acting Judge of the High Court today.
Chinhengo was appointed by President Hage Geingob on the recommendation of the Judicial Service Commission from September to December 2023. The swearing-in was administered by Judge-President Petrus Damaseb.
The Students Union of Namibia (SUN) has expressed dissatisfaction with delays in the enactment of the Rent Control Bill.
The bill seeks to regulate rental fees.
The bill has been worked on by the Ministry of Urban and Rural Development since 2017 and was delayed due to pending regulations.
As discussions around youth unemployment take centre stage, frustrations continue to mount as many ponder what concrete solutions there are after many years of deliberations.
The second session of the 3rd Junior National Council (JNC) saw heated debates on the role of young people in nation-building, productivity, employment creation, corruption, and crime.
The Namibia Blood Transfusion Service (NamBTS) has still not received its reagents from the cargo consignments held at the Hosea Kutako International Airport (HKIA). The blood testing materials are yet to be found, with some of the items already expired as of September 7.
