The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) at the Cancer Association of Namibia (CAN), Rolf Hansen, says cervical cancer remains a huge challenge in Africa, and Namibia is no exception.

Late screening and testing for cancer have been two of the biggest stumbling blocks in addressing rising cancer cases. 

Dr. Gerrit Keyter, Head of Medical Services for Palliative Care at the Cancer Association of Namibia (CAN), said late diagnoses have made treatment of cancer difficult.

Ohlthaver & List (O&L) has donated N$500,000 to the Oncology Department at Windhoek Central Hospital in support of cancer screening, patient support services and awareness campaigns.

The Katutura Central Constituency Councillor Vezemba Katjaimo said leaders have a duty and responsibility to guide the youth in matters of career guidance.

Katjaimo made the remarks during a career guidance day for students and prospective learners. 

Namibia College of Open Learning's Director for Student Support, Dr. Ndeshimona Afunde, says the institution's mandate is to widen access to education through alternative learning opportunities and models.

 In a boost to Namibia's public healthcare sector, seven specialised medical professionals from Cuba have arrived to begin their service at Windhoek Central and Katutura Intermediate hospitals in the capital.

Water supply is gradually being restored to Katutura and the Northern Industrial Area in the city following a successful repair of a bulk pipeline leakage.

The disruption of water supply followed a 600-millimetre pipeline leakage.

The Namibia National Students Organisation (NANSO) held a meeting with student representatives today to discuss the state of subsidised tertiary education and to come up with solutions and recommendations, and find clarity around the government's 'free education' plan.

The Okapuka Roadblock between Windhoek and Okahandja has been quiet, as most holidaymakers are yet to make their way back from their destinations.

Few cars arrived from holiday destinations, but mostly those traveling between Windhoek and Okahandja.

NamPost has announced additional supplementary payout dates for children's cash grants, following a request from the beneficiaries.

The supplementary payout dates run from Friday until Saturday.