Health ministry warns of rising diabetes threat

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The Ministry of Health and Social Services' Chief Programme Officer for the Family Health Division, Emma Iyambo, said diabetes is one of the fastest-growing health challenges, which is silently affecting individuals, families, and workplaces. 

Ministry praises EU and UNICEF support for ECD

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The Senior Community Liaison Officer in the Ministry of Gender Equality and Child Welfare has commended the European Union (EU) and the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) for their support and collaboration in advancing Early Childhood Development (ECD).

Germany donates N$30m mobile command post to Defence Ministry

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The German Armed Forces Technical Advisory Groups handed over a mobile command post worth more than N$30 million to the Ministry of Defence and Veterans Affairs.

The mobile command post is a quickly deployable unit to command troops in and out of the area of operation.

PM launches national cancer awareness and palliative care project

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Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare has launched the Cancer Awareness and Palliative Care Advocacy project in Tsumeb, an initiative under Hope Home-Based Health Care aimed at promoting early detection, awareness, and improved access to care for cancer patients across Namibia.

Namibia’s ambassador prioritises Angola collaboration in key sectors

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Namibia's Ambassador to Angola aims to prioritise collaboration in water, agriculture, ICT and oil and gas between the two countries. 

Ambassador Leonard Iipumbu made the announcement during an interview with NBC News at the Namibian embassy in Luanda. 

NBC holds send-off for election reporting teams

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The Namibian Broadcasting Corporation (NBC) held its traditional send-off ceremony today before dispatching its reporting teams for the 2025 Regional Councils and Local Authorities elections to the country's 14 regions. 

Namibia outlines balanced long-term oil strategy

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The Deputy Minister of Industries, Mines, and Energy, Gaudentia Kröhne, has said Namibia's long-term strategy for oil production is anchored in a balanced approach, recognising national development priorities and the global momentum towards energy transition.