Namibia

On 2 March 2022 Namibians applauded their  government for declaring an end to the Hepatitis E Virus (HEV) outbreak.  The 4-year long outbreak affected 13 of the 14 political regions mainly in informal settlements and areas with poor hygiene and sanitation.    A cumulative total  of 8 092 Hepatitis E…

The State has maintained the High Court misdirected itself when it ordered that one of the Fishrot accused, Ricardo Gustavo, be released on bail last year. The prosecution, led by deputy prosecutor general Ed Marondedze, last Friday asked the High Court's leave to approach the Supreme Court to appeal the…

A fragment of a destroyed Russian tank is seen on the roadside on the outskirts of Kharkiv on February 26, 2022, following the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Photo by SERGEY BOBOK/AFP via Getty Images The liberation movements of Angola, South Africa, Namibia and Mozambique regard Russia as the inheritor and…

THREE security guards from Namibia Protection Services' employment contracts were not renewed this month after they refused to get vaccinated against Covid-19. One of the former guards, Haingura Manfred (31), last week said he was shocked after being told to return his uniform and to stay at home for refusing…

Defence lawyers in the bail application of six Fishrot accused say releasing their clients on bail is a "safe risk." Vas Soni, the South African advocate of former justice minister Sacky Shanghala, former chairperson of the National Fishing Corporation of Namibia (Fishcor) James Hatuikulipi and Pius Mwatelulo, argued that although…

Namibia has been a presidential democracy since independence from South Africa in 1990. Much executive power is vested in the head of state, who is elected directly every five years in parallel to the National Assembly. The South West Africa People's Organisation (SWAPO) has held an absolute parliamentary majority since…

Namibia’s relaxation of the rules comes amid declining COVID-19 infection rates. Published On 16 Mar 202216 Mar 2022 The wearing of masks in public in Namibia and negative PCR tests for vaccinated visitors are no longer required, President Hage Geingob has said. Tuesday’s presidential directive came as active COVID-19 cases…

The World Food Programme (WFP) has opened opportunities for Namibian businesses, through a request for expression of interest, to provide the organisation with various services. In an advertisement published in the media yesterday, the WFP Namibia office invited offers for vehicle rental, catering services, hotel and conference services, printing and…

Mexican former world champion Miguel Berchelt and Namibian contender Jeremiah Nakathila square off at Resorts World Events Center in Las Vegas, Nevada on Saturday, March 26. The pair meets in the scheduled for ten rounds bout headlining the first sporting event held at Resorts World Las Vegas. The date when…

By Staff Writer Namibians will no longer have to wear masks in public places. This, along with a number of other relaxations around Covid measures was announced by President Hage Geingob earlier this week. Foreigners will also no longer have to have a PCR test before arriving in the country.…