Namibia achieves 88% TB treatment success rate

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The Minister of Health and Social Services has achieved a treatment success rate of 88 percent for all forms of TB.

However, 497 cases of TB and 42 deaths were recorded during the 2024/25 period.

Namibia is only two percent short of the World Health Organization's target of 90 percent.

ECB issues safety guidelines after eight electrocution deaths

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The Electricity Control Board (ECB) has laid down guidelines for regional electricity distributors following the death of eight people over the past four years due to electrocution.

In 2022/2025, 17 accidents were reported, with eight of them being fatalities caused by electrocution.

ECB issues guidelines after electrocution deaths

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The Electricity Control Board (ECB) has laid down guidelines for regional electricity distributors following the death of eight people over the past four years due to electrocution.

In 2022/2025, 17 accidents were reported, with eight of them being fatalities caused by electrocution.

Debate participants express confidence in new President

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The Andimba Toivo ya Toivo Secondary School scooped the Oshana Regional Library Annual Debate Championship award this weekend.

In second place and third, respectively, were the Reverend Juuso Shikongo Secondary School and Dr. Abraham Iiyambo SS, while Nehale Secondary School was placed fourth. 

Police makes strides in attaining gender equality within the force

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The Namibian Police continue to make strides towards the attainment of gender equality within the Force.

Deputy Inspector General for Operations Elias Mutota said women have, over the years, continued to play an indispensable role in leadership and law enforcement, among other things.

Policy launched to end gender discrimination

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The Minister of Gender Equality, Poverty Eradication, and Social Welfare (MGEPESW) has launched the 3rd National Gender Equality and Equity Policy running from 2025 to 2035.

Shingunguma CS closes due to water influx from Angola

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The Shingunguma Combined School (SCS), situated in Eengava village in the Ohangwena Region, has been closed until further notice due to heavy rainfall, coupled with an influx of water from neighbouring Angola.

Classes have also been suspended until the situation stabilises.

Claudie Ikela urges Namibia to build on Nujoma's ideologies

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The nbc's former Head of News and Current Affairs, Claudie Ikela, says Namibia should take the momentum from Founding President Sam Nujoma's ideologies and reach for greater heights as a nation. 

Ikela was privileged to interact with the late Nujoma on numerous occasions during her career.