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INTERVIEW | Dr. David Emvula on World Gynecologic Oncology Day - nbc
Today marks World Gynecologic Oncology Day, a time to raise awareness about gynaecological cancers.
INTERVIEW | Phillipus Tobias on USD 1,2 million project - nbc
The Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO) has partnered with the Government of Japan and the Ministry of Agriculture, Water and Land Reform to launch a USD 1,2 million project titled "Emergency Response to Mitigate Multiple Shocks and Enhance Resilient Livelihoods in Namibia."
INTERVIEW | Rolf Hansen on Breast Cancer Awareness
Although breast cancer is more common in women, during Breast Cancer Awareness Month in September, experts are reminding men that they are at risk as well. To discuss further, Milka Negongo spoke to Rolf Hansen, Chief Executive Officer of the Cancer Association of Namibia.
INTERVIEW | 2023 FIRST Global Challenge - international robotics competition
The 2023 FIRST Global Challenge, an international robotics competition, aims to spark STEM passion among over two billion youths worldwide. The competition, hosted under the theme "HYDROGEN HORIZONS," will focus on hydrogen's role in renewable energy and a reduced carbon future. For more on this, Milka Negongo spoke to Genius…
INTEVIEW | Benefits of positive thinking - nbc
It is generally noted that people who maintain a more positive outlook on life cope better with stress, have better immunity, and have a lower risk of premature death. To share a bit more on the benefits of positive thinking, Rejoice Mupupa spoke to motivational speaker Foreversun Haiduwah.
INTERVIEW | UNAM International Day
The University of Namibia will host UNAM International Day. For more on this day, Milka Negongo spoke to Dr. Romanus Shivoro, the Assistant Director of International Relations at UNAM.
INTERVIEW | Malnutrition in Omaheke
During the months of July and August, the Omaheke Region recorded eleven new instances of malnutrition and one fatality. This year, 45 children under the age of five died from malnutrition-related causes in the region. For more, Chreslie Nuses spoke to Reree Kaune, Chairperson of the Malnutrition Technical Committee in…
INTERVIEW | National Oral Health Week
According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), over half of the world's population, or 3.5 billion people, suffer from oral disorders, with the majority of them living in low- and middle-income nations. The Ministry of Health and Social Services is celebrating National Oral Health Week with the theme "Be Proud…
INTERVIEW | Psoriasis treatment
Over 120 million people around the world suffer from a disease that leads to red and scaly skin. But there are ways to treat Psoriasis and identify it from the get-go. To discuss further, Soini Negongo spoke to Dr. Nelson Makemba.
INTERVIEW | Breastfeeding Week
Women are urged to select breastfeeding as the best choice for supplying their infants with nutrients as the globe recognises Breastfeeding Week. Every baby deserves the best possible start in life. Rich in antibodies, breastfeeding plays an important role in lowering infant mortality rates and has helped save more than…
INTERVIEW | Salomo Hei on SMEs
Small and Medium Enterprises, or SME's, play an important role in the country's economic stability, thus, they should receive more support to enable them to keep contributing to job creation in the country, especially given the current high unemployment numbers among the Namibian youth. To talk to us more about…
INTERVIEW | Tyron Van Wyk on economic environment challenges
Like many other countries, Namibia is faced with a challenging economic environment created by global macroeconomic changes. To share more on the outlook, Elifas Bonnie spoke to Tyron Van Wyk, the Chief Investment Officer at Old Mutual.
INTERVIEW | Economist Salomo Hei on AGOA
United States Secretary of State Antony Blinken and other senior officials have suggested that South Africa be removed from the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) in response to what they say is the country's deepening military relationship with Russia. South Africa's exports to the U.S. under AGOA reached nearly…
INTERVIEW | Sebulon Chicalu on the 5th Africa Youth in Tourism Innovation Summit & Challenge 2023 - nbc
The Government of the Republic of Namibia through the Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism in collaboration with the Africa Tourism Partners South Africa and the UNWTO will host the 5th Africa Youth in Tourism Innovation Summit & Challenge 2023 from 30 May to 2 June 2023 in Swakopmund in…
INTERVIEW | Skin Cancer Awareness Month
Skin Cancer Awareness Month is a time for us to speak about the dangers of skin cancer. About one in five people will develop skin cancer at some point in their life. May is National Skin Cancer and Melanoma Awareness Month - a good time to talk about prevention. In…
INTERVIEW | Ndangi Katoma on financial services sector
The financial services sector is an important component of any economy, offering a variety of products and services to meet the financial needs of individuals and businesses. For more on this, Elifas Bonifatius spoke to Ndangi Katoma, the Retail Mass Foundation Managing Director at Old Mutual Namibia.
INTERVIEW | Iyaloo Ngodji on the increase of child abuse cases - nbc
SOS Children's Village Namibia has expressed concern about the increasing incidents of child abuse reported in the media. These cases range from neglect, physical harm as well as sexual and emotional violence perpetrated against children by their loved ones and people who are entrusted to care for them.
INTERVIEW | African Regional Intellectual Property Organization
As the competent Authority for Intellectual Property matters in Namibia, BIPA will be hosting the African Regional Intellectual Property Organisation (ARIPO) and the Intellectual Property Rights and Innovation in Africa (AfrIPI), together with the US Department of Justice (USDOJ), as they have organized a 3-day Judges Colloquium, an event that…
INTERVIEW | Bertha Katjivena on establishment of National Immunization Technical Advisory Group
Namibia has achieved an important milestone this week by establishing its National Immunization Technical Advisory Group. This is in response to a resolution by the 65th World Health Assembly set in 2012. To share more on this, Bertha Katjivena, a Consultant for World Health Organization Namibia on COVID-19 Vaccines, and…
INTERVIEW | World Intellectual Property Day 2023
Every April 26, the World celebrates World Intellectual Property Day to learn about the role that intellectual property (IP) rights play in encouraging innovation and creativity. World Intellectual Property 2023 recognizes the huge potential that young people play to find new and better solutions that support the transition to a…