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Mining sector skill sets lagging: Alweendo

Written by Linea Dishena on 25 April 2024

WINDHOEK, 25 APR (NAMPA) – Namibia is known for its mining economy as the highest contributor to the Gross Domestic Product (GDP), however, there is still a lack of skill sets produced by the industry, Minister of Mines and Energy, Tom Alweendo has said.
“What can we look back to and say because Namibia is a mining economy, these are the specific skill sets that the economy has because of mining. What is it that we will say?” Alweendo stressed during the Chambers of Mines of Namibia 2024 annual general mee ...


Shortage of ambulances in Otjozondjupa turning into crisis

Written by Mulisa Simiyasa on 24 April 2024

By Mulisa Simiyasa
OTJIWARONGO, 24 APR (NAMPA) – The Otjozondjupa Regional Health Director, Gebhardo Timotheus on Wednesday described the shortage of ambulances in the region as reaching crisis level.
Timotheus told Nampa in an interview on Wednesday that all the four ambulances stationed at major State hospitals at Otjiwarongo, Grootfontein, Okahandja and Okakarara are broken down.
“These ambulances are old with high mileages of about 500 000 kilometres, which is a big risk to patients and our drivers,” he ...

NamPol concerned about Kaiamata imports

WINDHOEK, 23 APR (NAMPA) - Chief Inspector Katrina Naukushu of the Windhoek City Police on Tuesday raised concern over the imports of Kaiamata as well as dangerous weapons found in the possessions of members of the public, during last week’s police patrol. NAMPA tv (Video:Sheila Perestrelo)

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× WINDHOEK, 15 April 2024 - Japan's Ambassador to Namibia, Hisao Nishimaki; Minister of Health and Social Services, Dr Kalumbi Shangula; WHO Officer In Charge Dr Mary Brantuo and Governors of Khomas and Ohangwena. (Photo by: Linea Dishena) NAMPA

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× SWAKOPMUND, 11 April 2024 - Director of Education in the Erongo Region, Erenfriede Stephanus. (Photo by: Isabel Bento) NAMPA

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× OTJIWARONGO, 24 April 2024 - The Otjozondjupa Region Health Director, Gebhardo Timotheus at his in Otjiwarongo. (Photo by: Mulisa Simiyasa) NAMPA

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× EDITORS NOTE: Graphic content / Palestinian youths search the rubble of a building hit in overnight Israeli bombardment in Rafah in the southern Gaza Strip, on April 25, 2024 amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and the Palestinian militant group Hamas. (Photo by MOHAMMED ABED / AFP)

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× WINDHOEK, 16 April 2024 – Namibia’s athletes commission leadership and Association of National Olympic Committees of Africa (ANOCA) Zone Six Athletes Commission chairperson and Namibia National Olympic Committee members pose for a picture from left to right Gaby Ahrens, Maike Diekmann, Remeo Goliath and Joan Smit after attending the ANOCA Zone 6 athletes commission forum in Zimbabwe. (Photo by: contributed) NAMPA

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× WINDHOEK, 15 April 2023 - Higher Education, Training, and Innovation Minister Itah Kandjii-Murangi. (Photo by: Andreas Thomas) NAMPA