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Responding to Namibia’s drought crisis
JOHANNESBURG, (IRIN) – Namibia, already the driest country in sub-Saharan Africa, is experiencing a severe drought, with some regions receiving the lowest seasonal rainfall in three decades, according to figures released by the country’s meteorological service this week. President Hifikepunye Pohamba declared the drought a national emergency on 17 May, following an Emergency Food Security…
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Namibia Small Businesses at tourism expo
STAFF REPORTER THE four daylong event that showcases Namibia as a premier tourism destination kicks-off on May 29 to June 1, at the Windhoek Showground. Namibia Tourism Expo organizer, Democratic Media Holdings (DMH) and local social entrepreneurship firm, SMEs Compete, have joined to place the spotlight on Namibia’s small and medium enterprise (SME) sector at…
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Mugabe signs new Zimbabwe constitution into law
By Reagan Mashavave (AFP) HARARE — President Robert Mugabe signed Zimbabwe’s new constitution into law Wednesday, clearing the path to crucial elections later this year. The 89-year-old, who has ruled Zimbabwe since independence from Britain in 1980, signed the document two months after it was overwhelmingly approved by Zimbabweans at a referendum. “This is a…
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Nigerians on the run as military combat Boko Haram
KANO, (IRIN) – Tens of thousands of residents of northeastern Nigeria’s Borno State have fled their homes – thousands of them into neighbouring Niger and Cameroon – following airstrikes by Nigerian fighter jets on Boko Haram (BH) camps from 15 May. The attacks on BH camps in northern parts of Borno close to the borders…
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UNAM ON THE MOVE IN KATIMA
By Dominic Sikopo The University of Namibia recently held its graduation ceremony for 2013 ,with students awarded honours in different fields of study at its Campus in the town of Katima Mulilo. Vice Chancellor Professor Lazarus Hangula delivered the keynote speech on behalf of the Namibian President Hifikepunye Pohamba who is the chancellor of the…
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Vaccination systems are failing children in Africa, say UCT experts
African children are still dying in large numbers as a result of failing vaccination systems for preventable disease in many regions, University of Cape Town experts have said in the latest issue of PLOS Medicine. PLOS Medicine is an open-access, peer-reviewed medical journal. In Africa, issues of vaccine supply, financing and sustainability require urgent attention…
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NUDO calls govt to intervene on drought
STAFF REPORTER NATIONAL Democratic Unity Organisation (NUDO) is urging government to roll –out drought relief interventions to drought striking communal farmers in the country. Namibia is expected to experience a situation of national drought due to poor rainfall in many parts of the country, the rainy season in Namibia starts from October to April of…
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Mulimi u sinyehelwa likomu ka buisilingo
Mubihi wa Koranta Mulimi wa limunanu za Likomu Mutompehi Davis Kamwi wa lilimo ze mashumi a mane nize supa (47) u bata tifo ka kusinyehelwa likomu ze peli mwa nako ilimwi kasamulaho yo muhulu yabona za makete a limunanu a palelwa ku tatuba. Bo Mutompehi Kamwi banyaza Bo Mutompehi Albert Muloho, ili Babahulu ba babona…
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HIV Positive Woman speaks out
By Dominic Sikopo A 28 -year old woman who hails from the United States of America is proving to be a true inspiration that people can live a positive life despite having HIV and AIDS. Ms. Hydeia Broadbent has been living with a virus that causes Aids for the past 28 years of her life…
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Katima UNAM Holds HIV/AIDS Awareness Week
By Dominic Sikopo The University of Namibia`s Katima Mulilo Campus recently held its annual HIV/AIDS awareness week which took place from 22- 23 April 2013. This year`s theme was “Getting to zero, Lets end It”, the event looks at educating students and the public at large about HIV and AIDS as a whole. Delivering the…
