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Cancer Association of Namibia (CAN) chief executive Rolf Hansen says his organisation support the proposal in parliarment to ban hookah pipes – also known as hubbly-bubbly. He said CAN regularly receives complaints regarding the “escalated” use of hookah and similar products, especially by the youth and in public spaces, including schools and restaurants. “We are […]
The Ministry of Higher Education, Technology and Innovation through the Namibian Student Financial Assistance Fund (NSFAF) has extended non-tuition support to eligible students from all higher education institutions and vocational training centres. This was announced on Wednesday afternoon by higher education minister Itah Kandjii-Murangi. “As of 2024, all continuing and newly awarded students at these […]
Ratings agency Fitch has warned that a decision by the ANC to get into bed with either Jacob Zuma’s uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) party or the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) could jeopardise macroeconomic stability. As political parties weigh their coalition options after the ANC’s sharp decline in the polls last week, Fitch has flagged that a […]
The realities of the ANC’s 17 percentage points plummet to 40.1% national electoral support means many familiar and senior faces disappear from the parliamentary benches. Police Minister Bheki Cele is out. International Relations Minister Naledi Pandor is out. Defence Minister Thandi Modise is out. As is Social Development Minister Lindiwe Zulu. All are on the […]
Sports, Arts, and Culture minister Zizi Kodwa has resigned amidst corruption charges involving alleged bribes and luxury perks totalling over R1.6-million. Corruption accused Zizi Kodwa has stepped down as Sports, Arts and Culture minister with immediate effect following his first court appearance on Wednesday. He and a businessman Jehan Mackay were arrested on charges in […]
An Oshakati-based father, Tuhafeni Hangula, has commended the Oshakati Intermediate Hospital and doctor Lavinia Johannes, who he described as caring and professional, after his daughter’s successful tonsillectomy. “My daughter suffered from repeated bouts of tonsillitis, so my wife and I decided to have her tonsils removed,” Hangula says. He says his six-year-old daughter, who has […]
Following the commemoration of World Menstrual Hygiene Day recently, the K’Negongo Foundation has called for menstruation to be celebrated, understood and supported. The foundation assists rural schools by donating sanitary pads, books, stationery and school uniforms, as well as contributing to feeding schemes. Founder and director Paulina Kambonde said the foundation collaborated with the German […]
The Northern Regional Electricity Distributor (Nored) will start cutting off the electricity supply of customers whose accounts are in arrears of 30 days or more. Nored spokesperson Simon Lukas on Tuesday said defaulting customers are reminded to settle their accounts in full or make payment arrangements with the distributor on or before 17 June to […]
The National Working Committee (NWC) of the African National Congress (ANC) has recommended the formation of a government of national unity. This decision is set to be announced at an ANC press conference on Wednesday and comes as the ANC seeks to address the aftermath of their dismal election performance where the party lost its […]
Convicted murderer and rapist, Thabo Bester, on Wednesday asked the court to consider imposing a death sentence on him and release his co-accused. Addressing the Free State High Court, Bester represented himself after his latest legal representatives recused themselves from the trial, allegedly over unpaid fees. He has been given seven days to appoint new […]