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Global Fund

Also known as: The Global Fund · Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria · Switzerland-based Global Fund · The Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria

Global Fund — international funding mechanism supporting HIV, TB, and malaria programmes in Namibia, recently involved in discussions over a redirected N$194-million medical stores donation.

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  1. July 2026

  2. The Namibian

    Global Fund funded iBreakFree Project platform

    Source

    “In a statement issued on Thursday, spokesperson Paulina Moses says the platform was developed under the iBreakFree Project with funding from the Global Fund through the Ministry of Health and Social Services.”

    One Economy launches youth sexual reproductive health website
  3. April 2026

  4. The Namibian

    Global Fund had approved Namibia's plan to build new medical stores in Windhoek

    Source

    “The cancellation comes despite the Global Fund having already approved Namibia's plan to build new medical stores in Windhoek.”

    Health ministry cancels N$194m medical stores tender amid political interference and Global Fund concerns
  5. March 2026

  6. Informanté

    Global Fund supported Namibia's TB control progress

    Source

    “Much of our progress has been achieved with the support of the World Health Organization (WHO), the U.S. Government, the Global Fund, as well as our non-governmental and civil society organisations.”

    Omaheke most hard hit by TB, says Dr. Luvindao

  7. The Namibian

    Global Fund approved Namibia's plan to build new central medical store in Windhoek

    Source

    “The fund, which is formally known as the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria, approved Namibia's plan to build a new central medical store in Windhoek on the health ministry premises on open land located between Katutura and Windhoek Central Hospital.”

    Government pivots on N$194m central medical store project
  8. September 2022

  9. The Namibian

    The Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria was established in 2002

    Source

    “The Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria, established in 2002, is an unparalleled success story.”

    Investing in Africa's Health

  10. The Namibian

    The Global Fund has saved 44 million lives

    Source

    “Cooperation between developed and developing countries, the private sector, civil society, and affected communities has saved 44 million lives, and the combined death rate from these three diseases has been reduced by more than half.”

    Investing in Africa's Health
Society

One Economy launches sexual health information platform for youth

The News

The One Economy Foundation has launched iBreakFree, a sexual and reproductive health web application providing young people access to health information, self-screening tools and healthcare referrals. The platform covers HIV prevention, family planning, mental health, sexually transmitted infections and gender-based violence, with two digital hubs established in Ohangwena and Omusati regions for those without internet access.

3 July 2026 · The Namibian →

Friday 3 July

  1. One Economy launches sexual health information platform for youth

    The One Economy Foundation has launched iBreakFree, a sexual and reproductive health web application providing young people access to health information, self-screening tools and healthcare referrals. The platform covers HIV prevention, family planning, mental health, sexually transmitted infections and gender-based violence, with two digital hubs established in Ohangwena and Omusati regions for those without internet access.

    3 July 2026 · The Namibian →

  2. One Economy Foundation launches digital youth sexual health platform

    The One Economy Foundation has introduced the i-BreakFree SRH Web Application, a digital platform funded by the Global Fund through the Ministry of Health and Social Services, enabling young people in Namibia to access sexual and reproductive health information, self-screening tools for HIV and STI risk assessment, and confidential support services online.

    3 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

  3. UNAM lecturer to withdraw N$18 million lawsuit against health ministry

    Dr Fred Mwilima and his family intend to withdraw a civil lawsuit against the Ministry of Health and Social Services and security companies over the 2019 shooting death of his wife Sarah in her ministry office in Windhoek. The lawsuit, filed after the shooting by a colleague, sought N$18 million and alleged the ministry and security companies failed to prevent her death.

    3 July 2026 · Informanté →

Wednesday 22 April

  1. Health ministry cancels N$194m medical stores construction tender

    The Ministry of Health and Social Services has requested cancellation of a N$194-million tender to build new central medical stores in Windhoek, citing that the expected outcome did not justify costs. The cancellation follows allegations of political interference and concerns raised by the Global Fund over the redirection of its N$194-million donation originally earmarked for the project.

    22 April 2026 · The Namibian →

Tuesday 14 April

  1. Windhoek High Court grants partial discharge in fraud case

    Judge Nate Ndauendapo partially upheld discharge applications from Antoine Mbok and Daniel David Nghiwilepo, who were accused of defrauding the government of over N$3 million. Mbok was discharged on seven counts but faces three remaining charges including money laundering, while Nghiwilepo was discharged on multiple charges but must answer two conspiracy counts.

    14 April 2026 · New Era →

Friday 27 March

  1. HIV infections rising after USAID funding withdrawal

    Namibian NGOs report three new HIV cases daily following the withdrawal of USAID funding over a year ago, and warn that the government has not filled the gap. NGOs say the funding cuts have forced scaling back of HIV prevention programmes, condom distribution, and treatment support, particularly affecting sex workers, youth, and the LGBTQI+ community.

    27 March 2026 · The Namibian →

Wednesday 25 March

  1. Omaheke Region hardest hit by TB in Namibia, minister says

    On World Tuberculosis Day 2026, Health Minister Dr Esperance Luvindao reported that Omaheke Region has the highest TB case notification rate in Namibia, with many communities on remote farms and settlements facing difficulty accessing treatment. While Namibia achieved an 87% TB treatment success rate in 2024 and made progress on TB/HIV co-infection, the ministry estimates it missed 34% of total TB cases nationally, proportionally higher in Omaheke.

    25 March 2026 · Informanté →

Friday 13 March

  1. Government halts medical store construction, leans toward renting Ramatex facility

    Namibia's Ministry of Health and Social Services has abruptly suspended a tender process for building a N$194 million central medical store and is instead planning to lease and renovate part of the Ramatex Rhino Garments building at N$100,000 monthly, a pivot that the Global Fund (which approved the original construction plan) is reportedly discussing with the government.

    13 March 2026 · The Namibian →

Tuesday 3 March

  1. South African health officials arrested for R1m fraud and theft

    The Director-General of South Africa's National Department of Health and two other senior officials were arrested on charges of fraud and theft involving over R1 million, allegedly linked to irregular appointments of service providers paid from Global Fund resources intended for Covid-19 support. The three officials appeared in court and were released on bail pending further investigation.

    3 March 2026 · The Namibian →

Tuesday 17 February

  1. African leaders urge sustainable funding to combat surging malaria threat

    African Heads of State called for urgent and sustainable financing after the 2025 Africa Malaria Progress Report revealed 270.8 million malaria cases and nearly 600,000 deaths on the continent in 2024. Leaders warned that declining international funding and stalled progress risk reversing decades of gains, and urged countries to strengthen domestic resource mobilisation while appealing to global partners to honour pledges and support local manufacturing of antimalarial tools.

    17 February 2026 · Informanté →

Friday 30 January

  1. Namibian civil society must reduce donor dependence, build local funding

    An opinion piece argues that Namibian CSOs have become trapped in donor-dependent cycles, driven by foreign funding priorities rather than local needs, and proposes reforms including a national civil society fund, government service contracting, domestic resource mobilisation, and stronger accountability to communities rather than foreign donors.

    30 January 2026 · New Era →

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