7th April 2025  /  EAGLE FM

1. On World Health Day, April 7, 2025, President Dr. Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah joined the global community in commemorating the day under the theme “Healthy Beginnings, Hopeful Futures.” In her address, the President reaffirmed Namibia’s commitment to improving maternal and newborn health, emphasizing the government’s dedication to reducing preventable deaths and enhancing healthcare for women and children.

2. With this in mind lets now talk to registered nurse and midwife Helena Tangi Shiwedha of Hope Community Clinic.

3. World Health Day comprises a variety of sectors, hence we now turn to Dr. Gerrit Keyter who is the Head of medical Services at the Cancer Association of Namibia (CAN).

4. Trade statistics show Namibia has benefited from strong exports to the US, and these new tariffs could place it at a disadvantage. To assess the impact, we’ve engaged a trade analyst Elijah Sausini to offer insights on how Namibia should respond to this challenge and what steps the country can take to minimize the fallout.

5. The 2025/26 financial year, saw the Namibian government allocate N$60.8 billion for the procurement of goods and services. To delve deeper into the potential impact of this massive budget on local businesses, we’ve spoken to economist Abednego Ekandjo on how businesses can leverage themselves to ensure that they maximize benefits from this government procurement.

6. Sune Wittman, the captain of Namibia’s women’s cricket national team, is gearing up for an exciting six-match T20I series against Uganda, scheduled from April 8th to April 17th. The matches will be hosted at the High-Performance Cricket Oval in Windhoek, Namibia, a venue that promises to offer top-level facilities for both teams.