A senior radiographer at Katutura Intermediate Hospital has raised an alarm about poor attendance by women at breast cancer awareness programs in Namibia. Martinlina Karutjaiva spoke to Nampa on Thursday at a Ministry of Health and Social Services event in Windhoek focused on early detection.
The World Health Organisation identifies early screening as the most effective method to prevent deaths from breast cancer, which remains the leading cancer affecting women globally. Karutjaiva said many Namibians fail to grasp why participation in such health campaigns matters for their survival.
She called on women to view these sessions as investments in their health and stressed the need for regular self-examinations. Radiation therapist...
A 62-year-old woman from Olukulo village in Tsandi constituency lost more than N$1 million to con artists posing as law enforcement officials. The fraud took place between Monday and Wednesday when three men claimed to work for the Outapi police and obtained her bank account information.
Police Commander Ismael Basson said the perpetrators used an undisclosed technique to remove N$1,040,240 from her FNB account. Authorities have not identified or apprehended any suspects, and the stolen funds remain unrecovered.
A Swapo Party representative praised government plans to hire teachers and medical workers as legislators met on Wednesday. Willem Amutenya said the funding shift addresses overcrowding in schools and hospitals while creating jobs for recent graduates. He pressed ministry officials to complete recruitment for more than 2,000 approved roles without hesitation.
The lawmaker recognized the agriculture ministry's achievements in national green schemes that boosted recent harvests. Amutenya said production gains must benefit citizens directly to support food security goals. He called for systems that deliver agricultural output to families rather than measuring success solely by yield numbers.
Namibian President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah told citizens to leverage national resources when dealing with foreign partners rather than adopt a mindset of scarcity. She addressed business leaders at a public-private forum on Wednesday and said the country possesses minerals, land and a young workforce that provide bargaining power in international talks. The administration plans to create 500,000 positions over five years by reducing regulatory barriers and expanding access to infrastructure.
Nandi-Ndaitwah identified mining, energy production, agriculture and tourism as sectors that will drive economic expansion under the Sixth National Development Plan. The government is revising laws governing petroleum, land use and investment...
A Namibian judge rejected an appeal from three defendants in the Fishrot corruption case who sought additional evidence from international authorities. Acting Judge Marilize du Plessis removed the petition from court records on Wednesday after determining the men failed to demonstrate exceptional circumstances required for Supreme Court review.
Sacky Shanghala, James Hatuikulipi, and Pius Mwatelulo wanted documents from Iceland, Norway, and the United Arab Emirates gathered through legal assistance treaties. Du Plessis ruled on September 8 that prosecutors only needed to provide another printed copy of materials already shared with defense teams.
The judge classified her earlier decision as interlocutory rather than final. She found...
Nigerian doctors demanded government action to fix healthcare policies that fail to reach patients effectively. The Nigerian Medical Association said the nation spends just 4.08 percent of economic output on health services, below international standards and continental agreements. Association President Bala Mohammed Audu told colleagues at a dinner in Uyo on Friday that leaders must move beyond scattered spending toward reliable drug supplies and diagnostic equipment.
Akwa Ibom chapter head Aniekan Peter said Nigerian physicians examine three times as many patients daily as their counterparts in wealthy nations, causing severe fatigue among medical staff. Governor Umo Eno raised salaries and upgraded hospital facilities to address...
Kano State tightened security around schools and cultural gatherings after Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf ordered expanded patrols for the KANFEST 2025 festival, which opened on Saturday. The administration instructed traditional rulers to maintain annual Durbar celebrations that showcase horse-riding heritage and unite residents. Officials pledged funding for arts programs that promote tourism and economic activity.
Emir Muhammadu Sanusi II thanked the governor for reviving customs that had weakened over time. The three-day KANFEST features food displays, pottery demonstrations and theatrical performances. State leaders view cultural preservation as a strategy to engage young people and generate commerce through heritage tourism. Security...
Nasarawa State has become Nigeria's center for lithium operations with $850 million in active investments, according to Mohammed Sani Haruna, former executive vice chairman of the National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure. The professor credited Governor Abdullahi Sule for attracting companies such as Ganfeng Lithium, Avatar New Energy Materials, Can Max Technologies and Jiu Ling Lithium Mining to build processing facilities across the region.
Haruna spoke on Saturday at the Nigerian Society of Engineers annual gathering in Lafia. He said the state government will collect $15 million over 10 years from Ganfeng Mining, while local communities will receive development funds. More than 100 residents are training in China...
Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf disbanded the Consumer Protection Council board after persistent internal conflicts undermined operations. The administration removed the chairman, executive secretary and all board members from their positions. Officials must transfer responsibilities and state assets to the senior staff member by the close of business on Monday, October 27, 2025.
Secretary to the State Government Umar Faruk Ibrahim ordered departing leaders to submit handover records to two offices. Documents go to the Research, Evaluation and Political Affairs Directorate within the state secretary's office and to the Commissioner for Investment and Commerce. Press Secretary Musa Tanko Muhammad announced the governor acted after...
