There is a serious need to shorten time lags between the years of producing data.
This was highlighted in the second series of mortality and causes of death reports launched by the Namibia Statistics Agency today.
A lack of data is said to fuel policy blindness and affect national programmes.
The National Council Parliamentary Standing Committees and civil society organisations held a workshop in Windhoek to enhance public participation in the oversight activities of the committees for the strengthening of democratic initiatives and social justice.
The construction of the new American embassy in Windhoek has seen about two thousand Namibians employed at various stages.
The new building has been completed after three years.
As the saying goes, "testing positive for HIV is not a death sentence."
This is a testament to 48-year-old Bernhard Kamatoto, who has been living with HIV for the past 24 years.
1999 was the year Kamatoto tested positive for HIV at the age of 25.
The Namibian Police is intensifying their efforts and operations to ensure road safety and reduce road trauma.
NamPol has recorded a decrease in road crashes and injuries during 2023 compared to last year.
The green hydrogen programme is seen as a game changer in Namibia's quest for economic recovery and inclusive growth.
The chairperson of the Namibia Green Hydrogen Council, Obeth Kandjoze, revealed that the green hydrogen initiative has so far created employment for about 500 people.
President Hage Geingob has expressed dissatisfaction with the UN Security Council, which he termed an "apartheid house" due to the lack of inclusivity.
He attributed this to the veto rights' power, saying it kills any decision.
Africa has the potential to resolve developmental challenges through renewable energy by pursuing a pathway of climate-positive growth.
The former Nigerian Vice President, Professor Yemi Osibanjo, states that Africa's low carbon footprint can be an advantage in developing green fuel and clean energy.
New strategies are required for Africa's complete development.
As a result, the 2023 United Development Programme (UNDP) Regional Bureau for Africa will explore innovative solutions for Africa's developmental challenges.
There is a pressing need to mitigate the dangers associated with premature birth.
Between January and September 2023, the Windhoek Central Hospital Neonatal Unit admitted 620 pre-term newborns, including referrals from different parts of Namibia.
