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Fri, 09 Apr 2021 15:19:57 GMT
Opposition, PM Differ On Corruption
[New Era] Opposition lawmakers vented their anger at Prime Minister Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila on Wednesday after she delivered a ministerial statement outlining the government's efforts in fighting corruption and the measures the authorities had tak...

Fri, 09 Apr 2021 13:56:38 GMT
Extradition Looms for Fishrot 'Paymaster'
[New Era] Namibian authorities are expected to finalise the extradition request for lawyer Marén de Klerk who is facing corruption charges in the High Court over his alleged involvement in the Fishrot scandal. De Klerk, who has been living in neighb...

Fri, 09 Apr 2021 13:13:25 GMT
Outdated Transport Law Creates Chaos Over Easter
[Namibian] Chaos ensued on the roads this past Easter weekend due to a 44-year-old law prohibiting seven-seater vehicles from operating.

Fri, 09 Apr 2021 13:09:49 GMT
We Don't Need the Anti-Corruption Commission - Amupanda
[Namibian] Leader of the Affirmative Repositioning movement Job Amupanda says he will not be pressured into giving evidence of the alleged corrupt activities he exposes to the Anti-Corruption Commission because he does not trust the state-owned anti-...

Fri, 09 Apr 2021 15:47:22 GMT
Walvis to Evict Occupants to Sell Erven
[New Era] Walvis Bay -- No erven will be offered for sale this time around in Narraville, while only 20 erven will be available in Kuisebmond and 49 in Meersig to first time buyers.

Fri, 09 Apr 2021 15:38:58 GMT
Low Tax Compliance Leads to Nam's Spiking Debt
[Namibian] NAMIBIA'S ever-increasing debts are partly the result of citizens and businesses not paying their fair share of taxes.

Fri, 09 Apr 2021 15:20:56 GMT
Investment Needed Now for Our Children's Future - Smit
[New Era] For all the dreams and aspirations Namibians have for their future and their children's future, the country needs more investment now. In fact, what comes out of the development budget portion of the national budget must be pure investment ...

Fri, 09 Apr 2021 15:18:25 GMT
Green Hydrogen As a Game Changer for Namibia and SADC
[New Era] The use of hydrogen for fuel, also known as the hydrogen economy, is a concept that has been around for a while. Due to the aggravation of climate change, the need to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and the necessity to achieve energy secu...

Fri, 09 Apr 2021 15:15:36 GMT
Students Vent Fury Over System Breakdown
[New Era] Several students who completed their studies at the University of Namibia last year might miss out on the annual graduation ceremony next week after the university reportedly failed to clear outstanding accounts in time.

Fri, 09 Apr 2021 15:13:55 GMT
Namibia's Gems in the Spotlight
[New Era] The 2021 Miss Namibia beauty pageant crowning show will be held virtually on 5 June 2021 at the Country Club, Resort and Casino.

Fri, 09 Apr 2021 15:13:14 GMT
I Want to Be Crowned African King - Jarman
[New Era] Local boxer Anthony Jarman, whose fight against Paulinus 'John John' Ndjolonimu will headline tomorrow's 'Together as One Part 3' Boxing Bonanza at Windhoek Country Club, says his focus is on being crowned an African champion.

Fri, 09 Apr 2021 14:49:06 GMT
Child-Murder - High Court Drops Urgent Application
[New Era] An urgent High Court application, seeking orders to have a mother who is accused of murdering her two minor children and attempting to kill the third one in Ethiopia last year released from police custody, was withdrawn yesterday.

Fri, 09 Apr 2021 14:46:21 GMT
Two Granted Bail for Possession of Cannabis
[New Era] Rundu -- Two Rundu residents were on Tuesday granted bail of N$2 000 each when they appeared on charges of dealing in and possession of cannabis.

Fri, 09 Apr 2021 14:44:17 GMT
Police Officer Impersonation Scams On the Rise
[New Era] Although a police uniform serves as a source of pride and respect, which reflects a feeling of patriotism and public order, police impersonation is still rampant in Namibia where crooks illegally use the sacred uniform to commit crimes.

Fri, 09 Apr 2021 14:43:57 GMT
Nauseb Demands More From Gladiators
[Namibian] Robert Nauseb says the Brave Gladiators should have scored more than the four unanswered goals against Angola in Wednesday's friendly match.

Fri, 09 Apr 2021 13:58:27 GMT
Namra - a Nexus Between Taxation, Inclusive Growth
[New Era] The long-awaited operationalisation of the Namibia Revenue Agency has finally come to fruition, heralding a new beginning as far as revenue collection is concerned. NamRA was established as a solution to the perrenial and low revenue collec...

Fri, 09 Apr 2021 13:39:41 GMT
Farmers Put Down Livestock-Attacking Lions
[New Era] Omuthiya -- Two marauding lionesses have been put down by farmers and environment officials in the Oshikoto region after the predators attacked and killed livestock near Oshivelo over the past couple of weeks.

Fri, 09 Apr 2021 13:06:07 GMT
Bridge Football On the Horizon
[Namibian] EIGHT days from today, 238 clubs will kick off the 2020-21 transitional football season. Tomorrow, the Namibia Football Association will officially reactivate the domestic game when it launches the debut Namibia Football Premier League cam...

Fri, 09 Apr 2021 13:02:54 GMT
Hundreds of Students Trapped By Fake Qualifications
[Namibian] The Namibia Qualifications Authority (NQA) has revealed that 341 students over the last two years have fallen prey to bogus institutions.

Fri, 09 Apr 2021 12:58:03 GMT
Gaomab II Lands Nida Top Job
[Namibian] Fishcor board chairperson, Mihe Gaomab II has been appointed the chief executive officer of the state-owned Namibia Industrial Development Agency (Nida) for five years.

Fri, 09 Apr 2021 12:54:46 GMT
Rose Fires Stunning 65 At Fiery Augusta to Lead Masters By Four
[Namibian] Justice Rose humbled a firm and fast Augusta National layout that wreaked havoc upon many of the world's top golfers, seizing a four-stroke lead on Thursday at the 85th Masters.

Fri, 09 Apr 2021 12:49:15 GMT
International Mtb Race At Farm Windhoek
[Namibian] SOME of Africa's up-and-coming mountain bike stars will be in action in Namibia tomorrow when the Nedbank UCI MTB Cross-country Olympic race takes place at the IJG Trails at Farm Windhoek.

Fri, 09 Apr 2021 12:20:28 GMT
Nekundi Asses Opuwo-Epupa Road
[Namibian] Deputy minister of Works and Transport Veikko Nekundi conducted an inspection on the status of damages of the road between Opuwo and Epupa constituency on Thursday.

Fri, 09 Apr 2021 12:17:15 GMT
Geingos' Street Cred to Empower Community
[Namibian] First lady Monica Geingos says she will consult with Erongo governor Neville Andre on an empowerment initiative for the area around a street named after her.

Fri, 09 Apr 2021 12:12:49 GMT
Forest Conservation a Global Priority
[Namibian] FORESTS in Africa, including in Namibia, are shrinking.

Fri, 09 Apr 2021 12:11:06 GMT
National Bio-Economy Strategy in the Works
[Namibian] A SIX year project aimed at developing a bio-economy strategy for Namibia is under way.

Fri, 09 Apr 2021 11:47:48 GMT
Walvis Bay Pays Tribute to Struggle Stalwart and Diplomat
[Namibian] The community of Walvis Bay has described the death of struggle stalwart Maria Nambatha Amathila as a great loss to the town.

Fri, 09 Apr 2021 11:44:08 GMT
Ondangwa to Take Legal Action Against Defaulters
[Namibian] The Ondangwa Town Council has revealed that N$ 82 million is owed to the council in rates and services.

Fri, 09 Apr 2021 11:43:24 GMT
National Park Entrance Fee Adjusted After 16 Years
[Namibia Economist] The Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism this week announced the implementation of the revised national park entrance fees and conservation fee.

Fri, 09 Apr 2021 11:39:09 GMT
Meatco Embarks On Business Optimisation and Restructuring Process
[Namibia Economist] Meat processing and marketing entity, Meatco this week announced that the company has embarked on a business optimisation and restructing process to ensuring that they remains competitive, sustainable and profitable,.



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