Efforts to address the scourge of gender-based violence in Namibia will require collaboration to bring health services closer to those who need them the most.
This is particularly the case for women and girls who have endured trauma and indignity as a result of violence.
The Deputy Executive Director in the Ministry of Industrialization and Trade, Michael Humavindu, has denied allegations emanating from South Africa that Namibia has banned fresh produce imports from the southern neighbour.
Affirmative Repositioning (AR) leader Job Amupanda has described the voter registration process as costly and a barrier to political activity.
He advocates for the use of identity documents to enable people to freely exercise their democratic right to vote.
The Namibia Household Income and Expenditure Survey (NHISES), last conducted in 2016 and originally scheduled every five years, will be carried out in 2025.
The delay is attributed to budgetary constraints, compelling the Namibia Statistics Agency (NSA) to achieve more with less.
Efforts to achieve the goal of ending AIDS by 2030 are stalling due to an increase in new infections in some global regions.
Additionally, there exists a substantial annual funding gap of US$9.5 billion for the global HIV response to boost resources.
The acting Deputy Executive Director in the Ministry of Health and Social Services highlighted the importance of manufacturing medical equipment locally to enhance economic development and bolster trade capacity.
Board members need diverse skills, a thorough review of management accounts, and the establishment of proper structures, including board committees, to effectively fulfil their roles.
Vice President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah emphasised the use of suitable technology for developmental solutions during her address at the CEO forum in Windhoek.
She cautioned that the technology transition should not compromise employment opportunities.
Vice President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah addressed funding gaps and the difficulties encountered by students at higher learning institutions at the 40th Namibia National Students Organisation (NANSO) anniversary congress.
Vice President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah emphasised that Namibia does not lack money but rather has an issue with mishandling it.
Dr. Nandi-Ndaitwah, who was addressing the Public Enterprises CEOs Forum, urged public enterprises to diligently pursue their missions to avoid past failures.
