Namibia Pharmaceutical Industry Newswire

Medical aid funds maintain strong reserves

CHAMWE KAIRA Namibia’s medical aid fund industry remained financially stable in the second quarter of 2026, with average reserves rising to 44.8%, well above the statutory prudential minimum of 25% of gross contributions. According to the latest Quarterly …

226,777 Individuals with Private Medical Insurance

  By: Peneyambeko Jonas   Private medical aid through various schemes has covered 226,777 individuals, a 2.1% year-on-year increase as at 30 June 2026, according to Namfisa. These individuals pay monthly premiums to their respective medical aid funds to …

Ekandjo committed to keeping medicines within reach  

Lahja Nashuuta For Justus Ekandjo, pharmacy is about more than dispensing medicines. It is about ensuring that patients, regardless of where they live, have access to safe, effective and quality medicines when they need them.  As a Namibian pharmacist and …

These 10 ASX Shares Have the Highest Short Positions

Highlights DroneShield has returned to the top of the latest ASIC short-position table, keeping counter-drone technology firmly in focus across the Australian market. Uranium, lithium, titanium, healthcare, consumer and wine companies also feature …

Why Namibia needs a national poison control centre

Poisoning can strike without warning. Around the world, it remains a serious public health problem, yet many cases can be prevented or better managed when expert help is available quickly. The World Health Organisation (WHO) estimates poisoning mortality …

Ovarian cancer claims 30 Namibians in 2024

OVARIAN cancer killed about 30 women in Namibia in 2024, while 50 new cases of the disease were recorded during the same period. Cancer Association of Namibia (CAN) chief executive Rolf Hansen has shared these figures in the association’s statement on …

MPs expose failing health facilities

Namibia’s health system remains on life support in many places, with patients treated in tents, out-of-service mortuaries, stranded ambulances and dogs reportedly feeding on discarded placentas. Namibia’s public health infrastructure is under severe strain …

‘YKK’s 50 years a vote of confidence in Eswatini’

Reading Time: 5 minutesYKK Southern Africa’s 50 uninterrupted years of operations in Eswatini demonstrate that the country has a favourable investment climate capable of sustaining long-term foreign investment. This was said by His Majesty King Mswati III …

Oct. 14-18, UAB Theatre kicks off season of power plays with “We Are Proud to Present”

UAB TheatreThis meta-theatrical drama by Jackie Sibblies Drury tells the story of six actors wrestling with the history of colonial genocide in Namibia and its impact on human relations in the present day.’s new season features plays about power and will …

Men’s biological clocks ticking too

Local medical experts have warned that men should not wait too long to have children as older sperm increases the risk of deformities in babies and miscarriages in women. From the age of 40, sperm quality declines, the experts say. Former minister of …

US To Phase Out $45 Million HIV Funds For Namibia Amid Data-Sharing Dispute

Graduating from Pepfar: Oral PrEP a Key Tool

As the Namibian HIV Clinicians Society, we would like to comment on the envisaged withdrawal of the United States’ President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (Pepfar) by the end of 2027. This impacts the goal of ending the HIV epidemic, as well as one of …

When freedom fighters become politicians and public servants become employees

Lazarus Kwedhi The tragedy of Namibia is not a lack of institutions or a lack of human capital, lack of natural resources, or a lack of laws. It is a tragedy of transition, a transition of mentality. I hope the presidential delegation to China some months …

Super Soldiers: The unsettling future of enhanced warfare

This Chinese space tracking facility in Namibia is an example of China expanding its global reach while spreading its technological expertise around the world. (Photograph by Anthony LoBaido) Editor’s note: Anthony LoBaido has long-tracked the development …

NaCC approves 19 mergers, imposes conditions on five

Staff Writer  The Namibian Competition Commission (NaCC) has approved 19 merger transactions, with five receiving conditional approval to address competition and public interest concerns. The decisions were made at the commission’s board meeting on 28 July …

MARKETS LIVE: Wall Street falls as oil jumps

Wall Street opens lower Technology remains in focus Brent crude futures rise 2.3% UK shares gain 2:35pm: Market movers NextSource Materials Inc. (TSX:NEXT, OTCQB:NSRCF) has secured a US$30 million investment from Hanwa and JOGMEC for a 15% stake in its …

As president of Botswana, I know how we can make malaria a memory in Africa

Botswana nearly defeated malaria. In 2024, we recorded just 290 cases and one death. Through our elimination efforts, many of our districts had seen no local malaria cases since 2010. Then, as is unfortunately the nature of malaria, it came back. In the …

Beyond the Science: The CMC Decisions That Shape Cell Therapy Success

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President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah Hails First State-Owned MRI Machine as Milestone for Equitable Healthcare

Windhoek Central Hospital, 9 September 2026. Keynote address by Her Excellency Dr. Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, President of the Republic of Namibia. Director of Ceremonies, Mr Penda Ithindi, Executive Director, Ministry of Health and Social Services; Hon. Dr. …

Rudolph Academy Launches Free Scientific Method and Laboratory Skills Game with Student Progress Tracking

Interactive science vocabulary game helps students master the scientific method, laboratory skills, data analysis, safety, and essential scientific terminology. COLUMBUS, OH, UNITED STATES, October 6, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Rudolph Academy has …

AVBCC Recognizes Iovance Biotherapeutics’ Dr. Fred Vogt with Inaugural Global Cancer Research & Innovation Award

AVBCC has presented its Global Cancer Research & Innovation Award to Fred Vogt, PhD, JD, Interim CEO, President, and General Counsel, Iovance Biotherapeutics. NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, October 6, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Association …

Bee Line Named One of the Top 100 Finalists for the 25th Annual Chicago Innovation Awards

Bee Line, a commercial cleaning company, has been selected as one of the Top 100 Finalists for the 25th Annual Chicago Innovation Awards. CHICAGO, IL, UNITED STATES, October 6, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Bee Line, a commercial cleaning company …

The Community Capital Revolution (CCR) Launches Founding Ambassador Initiative

Selected organizations in four sectors will receive a complimentary AI Community Platform to put CCR principles into action. SAN FRANCISCO, CA, UNITED STATES, October 6, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. — October 6, 2026 — The …

SafeNest CEO Liz Ortenburger Calls for New Approach to Domestic Violence on Idaho Matters

NV, UNITED STATES, October 6, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Liz Ortenburger, CEO of SafeNest, joined Boise State Public Radio’s Idaho Matters to challenge long-held assumptions about how communities respond to domestic violence and make the case for …

SafeNest CEO Liz Ortenburger Shares a Different Approach to Breaking Cycles of Domestic Violence

NV, UNITED STATES, October 6, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Liz Ortenburger, CEO of SafeNest, joined the Public Defenseless podcast to discuss why reducing domestic violence requires addressing not only the needs of survivors, but also the people …

ComprehensivePacket-Optical Access Market Report Covers Forecasts, Innovations And Industry Outlook

The Business Research Company’s ComprehensivePacket-Optical Global Market Report 2026 – Market Size, Trends, And Forecast 2026-2035 LONDON, GREATER LONDON , UNITED KINGDOM, October 6, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The packet-optical access market is …

Word In Black Article Details New Data Revealing How Young Black Americans See Race, Democracy, and Opportunity

Dr. Gail C. Christopher examines a generation’s views in the National Collaborative for Health Equity's 4th Annual Heart of America Survey WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, October 6, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Young Black Americans are more …

Massage Therapy Services Market Industry Outlook Strengthens Amid Rising Global Demand

The Business Research Company's Massage Therapy Services Market Report 2026 – Market Size, Trends, And Global Forecast 2026-2035 LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, October 6, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- "The massage therapy services …

Mel Pine's From Pain to Peace Audiobook Now Available at Major Online Retailers

Spiritual memoir narrated by the author's own voice clone, joined by an ensemble of automated voice actors, reaches Audible, Spotify, Google Play, and Chirp HAMILTON, VA, UNITED STATES, October 6, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Author Mel …

Vox Nutrition Sets Industry Benchmark with Rapid Lead Times and Record $15M On-Hand Inventory

Vox Nutrition expands its strategic inventory reserve to $15M in finished goods, cutting private-label supplement lead times to two weeks for growing brands. SALT LAKE CITY, UT, UNITED STATES, October 6, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Vox Nutrition, a …

Brookbush Institute Publishes Updated Directory of Continuing Education Approvals for Fitness and Rehab Professionals

Approved continuing education credits for personal trainers, physical therapists, athletic trainers, chiropractors, massage therapists & occupational therapists NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, October 6, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Press Release …

Rooted Web Launches Redesigned Website and RW iQ Marketing Platform for Small Businesses

Cape Girardeau agency expands its services with new technology designed to make ongoing marketing more affordable for small and midsize businesses CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO, UNITED STATES, October 6, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Rooted Web, a full- …

Vitae Diagnostics' EAT144™ Food Immune Reactivity Test Now Available Through Evexia Diagnostics

Comprehensive five-pathway immune assessment expands clinicians' access to advanced food immune reactivity testing through the Evexia Diagnostics platform. WASHINGTON, CT, UNITED STATES, October 6, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Evexia …

AIBound Launches AgentHarness: Security Policy Enforced Inside AI Agents

Hundreds of ready-made rules stop malicious prompts, secret theft and data leaks where AI agents act — with no new endpoint agent SAN MATEO, CA, UNITED STATES, October 6, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- AIBound, the control plane for high-risk AI, …

Vervoe Launches Vervoe Verified: Automatic Integrity Verdicts to Stop AI-Driven Candidate Fraud

New suite confirms every candidate is who they say they are and did the work themselves, with one automatic verdict in place of dozens of manual flags MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA, October 7, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Vervoe, a skills assessment …

Neurealm Achieves Select Partner Tier in the Claude Partner Network Services Track

Claude-certified teams, 500+ engineers, and a production-proven delivery model help enterprises compress application delivery from months to weeks. PRINCETON, NJ, UNITED STATES, October 6, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Neurealm today announced that …

MedTech Exec. Chris Danek Launches Build For Impact, A New Podcast About Building Companies And Creating Impact

New podcast gathers founders, investors, and industry leaders for candid conversations on high-performing MedTech companies that create meaningful impact. SAN FRANCISCO, CA, UNITED STATES, October 6, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Veteran MedTech …

FirstLight Home Care of West Des Moines Opens, Bringing Personalized, Family-Owned In-Home Care to Central Iowa

Isaac & Courtney Miller launch a locally owned agency built on a boutique, relationship-driven approach to care and family commitment to serving the community. WEST DES MOINES, IA, UNITED STATES, October 6, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- FirstLight Home …

Instructional Biology Files Patent for Platform Designed to Deliver Therapeutics Made by the Body for the Body

15-year effort by a sole inventor integrates AI discovery, bio-manufacturing, laser pathogen reduction, exosome delivery and digital twin-guided therapeutics SAN DIEGO, CA, UNITED STATES, October 6, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Instructional …