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Hertta-Maria Amutenja At least 11 700 children living with HIV in Namibia were able to improve their health while on a new treatment regimen for HIV-positive children and adolescents. The antiretroviral therapy known as the Dolutegravir-based (DTG) regimen, was introduced by the Ministry of Health and Social Services last year and is said to be more effective at suppressing HIV viral loads, less likely to cause side effects, easier to take, and is better tasting than other medicines for children. The introduction of this new medicine in Namibia was achieved through a collaborative effort between the Ministry of Health’s partners…

Stefanus Nashama Vice President Nangolo Mbumba has disputed reports alleging that he said young people will never win elections. However, a daily newspaper reported on Tuesday that the Vice President said the youth are forming political parties along tribal and regional lines, and that they will never win national elections to run the country. Moreover, Mbumba also denied announcing his retirement plans without naming a specific date, as reported by the daily. According to a media statement released yesterday by Mateus Kaholongo, the Executive Director in the Office of the Vice President, the article says Mbumba remarked “People did not…

Martin Endjala The Motor Vehicle Accident Fund has opened a new Emergency Medical Response Services centre in Mariental, which is aimed at bringing equitable quality health care to communities. MVA’s Corporate Communication and Stakeholder Relations Manager, Hilaria Graig during the launch of the response centre said access to equitable quality health care, particularly in emergency medical response services for road crash victims, remains a high priority to the Fund. “This is in response to Pillar Five of the Decade of Action Plan which aims to increase responsiveness to post-crash emergencies and improve the ability of health and other systems to…

Martin Endjala The Secretary to the National Council, Advocate Tousy Namiseb, says it has become a tendency for Namibians in various sectors to violate the constitution. Namiseb singled out Teachers and school Principals who send learners back home for failing to pay development funds or voluntary contributions, saying it does not make sense to have a free-education-for-all policy when learners and parents continue to suffer in that regard. He has since expressed his dismay at the manner in which the Constitution is being interpreted. Namiseb is of the opinion that the Namibian Constitution, as the fundamental law, is an inspiring…

Stefanus Nashama The Development Bank of Namibia says information regarding the recruitment process for the Chief Executive Officer’s position is confidential and cannot be shared at this stage. The DBN board Chairperson, Sarel Van Zyl said this in an interview, adding that they will only provide full information with a comprehensive report once the whole process is done. “I cannot comment further. There are still other things to be completed regarding the process and they are confidential. I will give you the information with a comprehensive report,” he said. However, Van Zyl indicated that interviews were successfully conducted and done,…

Martin Endjala The Popular Democratic Movement Leader McHenry Venaani says he is unhappy with government’s continued dismal approach in making deals with foreign investors, saying that it is high time that government starts making bold steps in negotiating deals with investors. Venaani said that Namibia has an abundant of mineral resources, however the exploitation by foreign investors who mine this minerals on their own terms and not that of government, is a cause for concern as more and more communities continue to see no light at the end of the tunnel. “Government needs to take bold steps. To say that…

Niël Terblanché As thousands of people embark on their journeys back home after the Easter long weekend, caution and vigilance will again ensure that they arrive at their destinations alive. Most travelers have started to travel early to avoid heavy traffic congestion on the roads that lead back to Windhoek. At the same time, crowds have been observed at pick-up points where passengers intend to board buses and seven-seaters for their travels back home. Planning and allowing time for safe travel is one of the safety tips repeated by the Namibian Police in the Erongo Region. Inspector Ileni Shapumba, Head…