Namibia

The country called for greater international cooperation and partnerships to tackle illicit financial flows during the launch of a new initiative to strengthen financial integrity and support sustainable development

Namibia has become the first country on the continent to significantly reduce vertical mother-to-child transmission of both HIV and viral hepatitis B, a major milestone in the fight against the spread of HIV

In 2023, for the first time in 34 years, the number of people competent enough in their language to participate in a conversation declined - latest data show - though decades have been dedicated to the restoration and protection of indigenous languages

Namibia's Minister of Health and Social Services stressed the importance of partnerships in the fight against infectious diseases and pandemics, highlighting the need for regional and international cooperation

The Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism has expressed "deep concern" over increased poaching activities within Etosha National Park, where as many as 19 rhinos have been illegally killed by poachers since the beginning of 2024

Despite a ban on the import of Boam insecticide by the Ministry of Agriculture, Water and Land Reform, the country has imported retail insecticides worth about $57 million since last year

The country will begin distributing the HPV vaccine to adolescent girls in April, a senior Namibian health official said

Rapid deforestation and industrial emissions in the country are causing habitat loss for rare and endangered wildlife, stated Namibia's Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism

The country has been placed on the International Financial Action Task Force's grey list for concerns about compliance with international standards against money laundering, counter-terrorist financing and proliferation financing

In response to a request from the government for technical assistance to support the design and implementation of an index-based agricultural insurance programme for small farmers, a diagnostic report was prepared by the World Bank

Namibian President Hage Geingob died on Sunday at the age of 82 while receiving medical treatment at Lady Pohamba Hospital

An archive application was launched to improve accessibility, preserve and promote the country's cultural heritage through advanced technology