The Ministry of Health and Social Services (MoHSS) says it has not signed up for any health treaty, an instrument that if ratified can be used to strengthen pandemic prevention and preparedness.
Residents of Ndiyona Constituency in the Kavango East Region are calling for a review and strengthening of the 1975 Abortion and Sterilisation Act of 1975. While rejecting the proposed legalisation of abortion they say the current Act needs amendments to strengthen its implementation.
Some of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in the Republic of Namibia's (ELCRN) Church Council are resigning owing to the disagreements in the Council.
Technical experts representing the governments of four countries - which share the Orange Senqu River Basin are undertaking a tour aimed at documenting the different uses for the river system within the four countries. The nations are Namibia, South Africa, Botswana and Lesotho.
National Council Vice-Chairperson Victoria Kauma is concerned over the deplorable living conditions of some members of the security sector. Kauma blames this for high instances of theft and suicide among police, soldiers and security officers.
