For Africa to achieve universal health coverage by 2030, it will require an additional 1.8 million health workers.
However, it is projected that the continent will have a critical shortage of a health workforce of about 6.1 million by 2030.
Africa has a shortage of 5.3 million health workers.
This was revealed by the Communication Officer of the World Health Organisation's Africa Regional Office, Marie France Uwase, at a media briefing on the preparations for the upcoming First Africa Health Workforce Investment Forum next week.
To achieve sustainable development, it is necessary for journalists to report accurately, timely, and comprehensively on environmental issues and their consequences, as well as on possible solutions.
Consumers are expected to fork out more from their pockets for electricity as of July 1st, as the Electricity Control Board (ECB) approved an 8% bulk tariff increment.
This means the current N$1.98 kilowatts per hour has now increased to N$2.14 kilowatts per hour for the 2024–2025 financial period.
The underrepresentation of women and girls in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics fields continues to persist despite efforts made to promote diversity and inclusion in STEM.
The National Unity Democratic Organisation (NUDO) has discouraged its members from individual public campaigns for leadership positions in the party.
NUDO President Utjiua Muinjangue says she will not endorse a presidential candidate as she steps down.
Dr. Muinjangue said this during a media briefing on the party's 4th National Council meeting resolutions held in Windhoek.
The National Petroleum Corporation of Namibia (NAMCOR) says there is huge potential for more hydrocarbon or petroleum discoveries to be made in Namibia, with both land and offshore areas underexplored.
A lecturer at the University of Namibia's (UNAM) Environmental Science Department says despite legislation on improving the benefits for Namibian producers from natural resources, the actual sharing of the benefits remains unsatisfactory.
The Chief Executive Officer of the Environmental Investment Fund (EIF) says there is a need to unlock a grant investment model that can sustain environmental projects for communities beyond their funding cycle.
