Southern African countries concluded a three-day meeting in Windhoek to accelerate the establishment of national public health institutes in their respective countries. 

The 3rd Southern Africa Annual National Public Health Institutes meeting was organised by the Africa Centre for Disease Control. 

The Swapo Party regional coordinator, Matheus Mumbala, said during a meeting at Keetmanshoop over the weekend that the preparations for the upcoming elections in November are in full swing as the party continues to campaign for its presidential candidate, Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah. 

The Cancer Association of Namibia (CAN),  in a report, reveals an alarming annual rise in new cancer diagnoses.

According to CAN's cancer registrar and patient support officer, Tareeku Tjiriange, nearly 3,500 cases are recorded annually in Namibia.

There are still parts of Namibia without access to telecommunication networks. 

Mupini village, in the Kavango West Region, is one of the areas earmarked for the construction of a telecommunications tower. 

Basketball in Namibia has experienced significant growth over the years, thriving not only at the senior level but also at the grassroots level.

However a lack of female coaches in the sport has sparked concern.