The City of Windhoek (CoW) has ordered the immediate recall of Nestlé NAN Special Pro HA infant formula (0-12 months) countrywide after it was declared unfit for human consumption.

The Minister of Health and Social Service (MoHSS) says the ministry is looking into introducing type two polio vaccines.

Dr. Esperance Luvindao was responding to Popular Democratic Movement (PDM) MP Winnie Moongo in the National Assembly following parents' concerns.

Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Land Reform (MAFWLR) Inge Zaamwani says the ministry has put precautionary measures into place to prevent the foot and mouth disease (FMD) from entering the country through the South African border.

Thirty-two community health workers from the |Khomas Health Directorate were empowered to strengthen their individual contributions to community-based healthcare. 

Botswana's outgoing High Commissioner has said the Trans-Kalahari Railway Line project remains a vital undertaking between Botswana and Namibia that is yet to be completed.

Namibia clarified that it has not granted approval for Phase II of the Lesotho Highlands Water Project, citing concerns about potential impacts on downstream flows in the Orange River.

This was in response to a report that the country was unhappy with the project.

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.

Community members in the Tsumkwe settlement have raised concerns that some grocery shops offering FNB CashPlus agent services are pressuring customers to buy goods of more than N$100 before they can withdraw money.

Following last year's wildfire in Etosha National Park, little evidence remains in certain areas. Core visitor areas stayed unaffected after the fire raged toward the end of September.

Minister of Industrialisation, Mines and Energy Modestus Amutse has tabled the Petroleum Amendment Bill in Parliament, transferring management of Namibia's petroleum sector to the Office of the President.