Bail hearing for Cloete brothers on diamond charges continues

Breadcrumb

The bail application hearing of brothers George Cloete and Bino Cloete, who face charges of money laundering and illicit trafficking of diamonds, is set to continue in the Keetmanshoop Magistrates' Court next Tuesday.

Health Ministry considers introducing type two polio vaccine

Breadcrumb

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.

Ministry implements measures to prevent foot and mouth disease

Breadcrumb

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.

Namibia says no approval for Lesotho Highlands Water Project Phase II

Breadcrumb

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 hinders cancer fight in Namibia

Breadcrumb

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.

Tsumkwe cashplus withdrawal concerns

Breadcrumb

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.