Namibia: Localised Food Production Answer to Rising Prices
Localised food systems - in the emergent food price crisis - would allow people to grow nutrition, income and economies starting at the household level to regional level. But people have to take ownership of such projects, New Era reports. 'The growing
Namibia: A Blessing in Disguise
On a sad note floods from the overflowing Cuvelai system displaced thousands, inundating many homes in northern Namibia, but on the other hand they are a rich source of much-sought-after catfish. They would also serve as the most unlikely promotional
Namibia Touts New Program to Fight AIDS
Report on Namibia's new program to fight AIDS - Download (MP3) Namibia is one of the Southern African countries worst hit by HIV/AIDS. The latest survey by the ministry of health indicates a rapid increase in the infection rate. Liue Kauta is the
Namibia: Poor Toilet Facilities Hamper Cholera Efforts
Lack of pit latrines and general toilet facilities in the northern regions of the country is likely to compromise health officials' efforts in curbing cholera, a disease that has since early this year claimed more than 37 lives. Regional Health Director
Namibia: N$240 Million for Better Broadband
GOVERNMENT will provide a guarantee of N$240 million to Telecom Namibia to connect the country to a new undersea cable that will provide faster Internet access through broadband technology. At its latest meeting, Cabinet approved Namibia's participation
Namibia: Mobile Innovation And Oral Discourse
WHEN a loved one passes in Namibia, it is now common for the news to be communicated to all family members and relatives via cellphone. What in past years would have been relayed (over several weeks) via travellers and businesspeople, and more recently,
Namibia: Namibia Launches Medicine Database
Namibia's own one-stop shop service and database providing information on medicines was launched in Windhoek yesterday. The Pharmapeutics Information and Pharmacovigilance Centre (TIPC) was established to provide both proactive and query-response
Namibia: VIP Loos Provide Some Hope
The construction of 146 ventilated improved pit latrines (VIP) in Opuwo is nearly complete. The VIP toilets, built at a cost of N$335 150, are an initiative of the Ministry of Health and Social Services (MOHSS) and is an effort by the ministry to stem an
Namibia: City Council to Assist Poor Households
The City of Windhoek Council announced at a meeting last week that it plans to introduce a policy to assist residents who are unable to pay for municipal services. The objective of the City of Windhoek Assistance to Designated Households policy is to
Namibia: Thieves Caught in Police 'Web'
THE Police's special 'Operation Spider Web', still rolling countrywide, has left at least the Windhoek law enforcers with big smiles on their faces. Police in Windhoek this week reported success in solving a number of computer thefts and firearms seized
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