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Govt approves millions to compensate Finaughty grand children
By Martha Matongo GOVERNMENT has approved funds to compensate eight (8) grand children of the late businessman William (Bill) Finaughty who have been battling for the inheritance and compensation of the land along the Zambezi river bank. Zambezi Regional Governor, Lawrence Sampofu confirmed to Caprivi Vision that “Money was approved for them in principles but…
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Flood affected Schools to relocate to higher grounds
By Staff Reporter Three (3) flood affected schools in the eastern Zambezi are expected to move to higher grounds. The Office of the Prime Minister announced on Sunday. The decision to move happened after a stakeholder engagement. The Office of the Prime Minister led this engagement in the Zambezi Region last week. The affected schools…
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President Nandi-Ndaitwah promotes Mubita as the presidency minister
By Staff Reporter President of the Republic of Namibia, Dr. Netumbo Nandi- Ndaitwah has appointed Dr. Charles Mubita as the Minister of the Presidency, on Thursday. Dr Mubita has served as the Deputy Minister of Defence and Veterans since March 2025. His appointment includes seven (7) members of the National Council who were appointed as…
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DBN Injects N$1 Billion for National Health Infrastructure
By Staff Reporter The Development Bank of Namibia (DBN) disbursed N$1 billion for the development of critical national healthcare infrastructure. This marks a significant milestone in strengthening Namibia’s health system. The bank has announced that the programme is part of Government’s “ROADMAP” initiative. This initiative is spearheaded by the Ministry of Health and Social Services.…
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Santam Namibia CEO,Outlines how to protect homes over Easter travels
By Staff Reporter As Namibians prepare for the Easter long weekend, holidaymakers and motorists should be extra vigilant. This vigilance ensures their safety and that of other road users. Last year, the Motor Vehicle Accident (MVA) Fund reported an increase in accidents. The total number of crashes rose from 37 in 2024 to 42 in…
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Namibia Celebrates 36th Independence Anniversary
By Staff Reporter Namibia marked its 36th independence anniversary on Saturday March 21, 2026. This year’s commemoration was celebrated in a special way that included all 14 regions of Namibia hosting their celebrations in their own towns. The Namibian President, Netumbo Nandi Ndaitwah, who addressed the nation in the first hour of March 21, expressed…
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U.S. Sanctions Hamas’s Illicit Charity Network
By Staff Reporter The United States has sanctioned four (4) illicit charities that directly fund Hamas militants. Mr. Thomas “Tommy” Pigott, Principal Deputy Spokesperson, announced on Thursday that these actions expose Hamas’s shameful use of civilian organizations to generate illicit financial support for its military wing, the Izz al-Din al-Qassam Brigades, and disrupt key funding…
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WHO Highlights Middle East Escalation of Conflict
By Staff Reporter THE World Health Organisation has announced the current situation in the Middle East with the following key highlights. • National authorities report 1255 deaths and more than 15 100 injuries in Iran, and 634 deaths and more than 1586 injuries in Lebanon. • Current estimates indicate more than 100 000 people have…
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Conflict deepens health crisis across Middle East
By Staff Reporter World Health Organisation (WHO) says , more than ten days into the latest escalation of conflict in the Middle East, health systems across the Region are coming under strain as injuries and displacement rise, attacks on health care continue, and public health risks increase. National health authorities in Iran report more than 1300 deaths and 9000 injuries, and in Lebanon report at least 570 deaths and more than 1400 injuries. In Israel, authorities report 15 deaths and 2142 injuries. At the same…
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Namibia Health Plan Strengthens Preventative Healthcare for Members
By Staff Reporter Namibia Health Plan announced in Windhoek on Wednesday that it is strengthening preventative healthcare programmes. These programs will help members detect illnesses early. They aim to improve wellbeing by promoting screenings, education, and health risk management nationwide. Namibia Health Plan (NHP) is the largest medical aid fund in Namibia. It has reaffirmed…
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Fragility disguised as stability: the lights are on, but the prices are up
By David McDonald, CEO at SolarAfrica “Having put load shedding behind us…” These were the confident words of President Cyril Ramaphosa at this year’s State of the Nation Address, where he not once – but twice – declared load shedding a thing of the past. Not even the official end of the Covid-19 pandemic was announced with…
