A new regulation published in the Government Gazette now allows oral hygienists to operate independently from dentists. Previously, oral hygienists were required to practice under the supervision of a dentist.
The Minister of Health and Social Services, Esperance Luvindao, has reiterated the government's commitment to resolving the challenges facing the health sector.
She said this while officiating at the inauguration of the first-ever kidney dialysis unit at Keetmanshoop District State Hospital.
Namibia and Russia have emphasised the need to strengthen economic and trade ties amid growing bilateral trade and cooperation.
This was revealed during the opening of the Namibia-Russia Business Forum in the capital today.
As malaria continues to pose a health concern in some parts of the country, a former Japanese volunteer, Kumi Ono, has made it her mission to stand with communities in the Zambezi Region in the fight against the disease.
The Namibian government has called on local manufacturers and small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to register to take part in the procurement process to supply goods to government stores.
The initiative aims to, among others, promote local production and create jobs.
NamWater's dam levels across Namibia show mixed results, with some reservoirs rising and others declining slightly.
According to NamWater's latest weekly dam bulletin, the country's total storage stands at 80.9%, a slight drop from last week.
Popular Democratic Movement (PDM) MP Dederick Vries is concerned that, despite SIM card holders having registered their personal information with service providers, scammers continue to exploit mobile numbers to defraud citizens of their hard-earned money.
The National Planning Commission (NPC) hosted a workshop where Director General Kaire Mbuende said the Climate Investment Funds Industrial Decarbonisation Programme could help accelerate Namibia's economic diversification under the Sixth National Development Plan (NDP6).
A documentary exploring the history and legacy of the Ovaherero and Nama Genocide has been produced.
The documentary raises questions about apology, justice and reconciliation, more than a century later.
Efforts to strengthen wildlife protection and environmental monitoring in the Namib-Naukluft National Park have received a boost following a donation of radio communication equipment by mining company Langer Heinrich Uranium.
