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Tue, 20 Apr 2021 10:22:10 GMT
Public Warned Against Inhaling Locust Pesticide
[New Era] Ongwediva -- Communities in locust-infested areas are advised not to inhale the pesticide during spraying operations.

Tue, 20 Apr 2021 13:21:07 GMT
Police, Farmers Meet to Curb Stock Theft
[Namibian] DEPUTY inspector general of the Namibian Police Joseph Shikongo and other law enforcers on Saturday engaged farming communities of the Khomas and Omaheke regions to address the stock theft issue.

Tue, 20 Apr 2021 13:21:06 GMT
Communities Urged Not to Eat Locusts
[Namibian] COMMUNITIES in the northern regions, which have recently been invaded by large swarms of African migratory locusts, have been urged to avoid feasting on the insects.

Tue, 20 Apr 2021 13:21:06 GMT
Teacher Hit With Additional Charges Over Faking Qualification
[Namibian] THE ministry of education, arts and culture in Ohangwena has opened a case of forgery and uttering against Limbandungila Combined School teacher Fransina Mwetufa (27) for allegedly lying about her qualifications.

Tue, 20 Apr 2021 13:21:06 GMT
Namrights Calls for Compulsory Vaccinations
[Namibian] NAMIBIA'S human rights advocacy organisation, NamRights, says it should be made compulsory for public healthcare workers to be vaccinated against Covid-19.

Tue, 20 Apr 2021 13:21:06 GMT
Zero-Coupon Bonds for Namibia As Interest Bill Rises
[Namibian] The Namibian treasury says there is no demand for the issuance of zero-coupon bonds.

Tue, 20 Apr 2021 13:21:03 GMT
ACC Investigates Drought-Relief Rot
[Namibian] A FIRM owned by corruption-accused James Hatuikulipi and former minister of justice Sacky Shanghala allegedly scored N$3,1 million in a botched drought-relief contract paid for by the National Fishing Corporation of Namibian (Fishcor).

Tue, 20 Apr 2021 10:22:52 GMT
Omitara Farmers Frustrated By Theft
[New Era] Farmers in Omitara and surrounding areas in the Omaheke region are frustrated and at their wits end with the increase in stock theft.

Tue, 20 Apr 2021 09:45:16 GMT
Namibia Red Cross Bids Bernadette Bock Farewell
[Namibian] NAMIBIA Red Cross Society (NRCS) secretary general Bernadette Bock was recently honoured by board and staff members from various regions to mark the end of her working days at the society.

Tue, 20 Apr 2021 09:44:25 GMT
Ongwediva Baby Dies of Suffocation
[Namibian] An Ongwediva couple was left shattered after their four-month-old baby suddenly died on Monday morning.

Tue, 20 Apr 2021 09:40:29 GMT
Semifinal Places Confirmed in Indoor Hockey League
[Namibian] DTS and Wanderers drew 3-3 in the only Men's Premier League match as the semifinal places of the Bank Windhoek Indoor Hockey League were confirmed over the weekend.

Tue, 20 Apr 2021 13:21:06 GMT
Jonas in Court for Attempted Murder
[Namibian] NAMIBIAN star light welterweight boxer Jonas Junias Jonas yesterday made his first appearance in the Swakopmund Magistrate's Court, where he was charged with the attempted murder of a civilian and the assault of a police officer.

Tue, 20 Apr 2021 07:34:46 GMT
NDP Challenges Govt On Corruption
[Namibian] NATIONAL Democratic Party (NDP) leader Martin Lukuto has challenged the government to do more in combating corruption.

Tue, 20 Apr 2021 07:34:45 GMT
Nantu President Dies
[Namibian] THE president of the Namibia Teachers Union (Nantu) Thomas Haihambo has died.

Tue, 20 Apr 2021 07:34:45 GMT
Spy Agency Overspent Budget By N$244m
[Namibian] THE Namibia Central Intelligence Service (NCIS) last year overspent its operational budget by at least N$244 million.

Tue, 20 Apr 2021 07:34:44 GMT
Parliamentary Committee to Decide On Fate of Seibeb, Swartbooi
[Namibian] A PARLIAMENTARY committee will tomorrow discuss the fate of Landless People's Movement (LPM) parliamentarians Bernadus Swartbooi and Henny Seibeb, who were dragged out of the National Assembly (NA) last week.

Tue, 20 Apr 2021 07:34:43 GMT
State, Official Funerals Costs N$2m
[Namibian] THE government spent N$2,29 million on state and official funerals during the 2020/21 financial year.

Mon, 19 Apr 2021 09:15:50 GMT
Govt Commits to Better Infrastructure
[New Era] President Hage Geingob says the government is expected to upgrade 1 480 kilometres of the country's road network to improve access and mobility for Namibians across the country.

Mon, 19 Apr 2021 09:05:59 GMT
Stalled Rural Electrification Project Gets Green Light
[New Era] Ncumushi -- The Ncumushi village electrification project that was stalled due to a dispute between a contractor and crop field owner has been given the green light to go ahead.

Mon, 19 Apr 2021 12:14:20 GMT
Sex Workers Urged to Turn to Zoom
[Namibian] LOCAL sex workers have been urged to offer clients telephonic or virtual sex due to Covid-19.

Mon, 19 Apr 2021 12:14:18 GMT
Hengari Claims Seibeb Threatened Geingob's Safety
[Namibian] THE Presidency is gearing up to take legal action against Landless People's Movement (LPM) parliamentarian Henny Seibeb for allegedly threatening the safety of president Hage Geingob.

Mon, 19 Apr 2021 12:14:17 GMT
Eight Years With No Water for Rundu Residents
[Namibian] RESIDENTS in the informal settlements of Rundu in Kavango East say they are tired of having no access to water.

Mon, 19 Apr 2021 12:14:17 GMT
Cops Detain 'Jack Sparrow' and 'Missing Woman'
[Namibian] THANKS to public alertness, Daniella Beukes (22), whose disappearance went viral on social media over the weekend, and her alleged former boyfriend, Lenard Pelley (aka 'Jack Sparrow'), who is wanted for assault and housebreaking, were spot...

Mon, 19 Apr 2021 12:14:17 GMT
Vaccines No Free Pass, but 'Will Save Lives'
[Namibian] INDIVIDUALS who have received vaccines against Covid-19 should still maintain safety protocols, travelling would still require testing, and getting infected with the virus is still a possibility.

Mon, 19 Apr 2021 12:14:14 GMT
Poultry Imports From SA Banned, As Np Hike Prices
[Namibian] NAMIBIA'S N$2 billion poultry imports will be reduced this month after the government stopped supplies from South Africa due to an outbreak of the highly pathogenic Avian influenza (HPAI).

Mon, 19 Apr 2021 12:14:12 GMT
Nampower Lights Up Oshamukweni At N$4,5m
[Namibian] THE Oshamukweni community in the Ohangwena region has joined other communities across the country who are enjoying social and economic facilities through NamPower's electrification projects.

Mon, 19 Apr 2021 12:14:05 GMT
Walvis Bay Debt Reaches N$416m
[Namibian] INSTITUTIONS and residents of Walvis Bay owe the municipality more than N$416,5 million.

Mon, 19 Apr 2021 07:30:09 GMT
World Cup, Here We Come!
[Namibian] NAMIBIA's women pulled off a sensational 2-0 victory against South Africa at the Africa Cup in Durban yesterday to once again qualify for the Indoor Hockey World Cup.

Mon, 19 Apr 2021 13:47:10 GMT
IPC Erongo Elects Regional Leaders
[Namibian] ABOUT 100 members of the Independent Patriots for Change (IPC) from the seven constituencies in the Erongo region converged at Swakopmund on Saturday to elect their regional leaders.

Mon, 19 Apr 2021 12:14:18 GMT
Dumpsite Smoke a Health Hazard
[Namibian] A DUMPSITE, which was supposed to be temporary, is now a health hazard to the residents of Katima Mulilo town because of smoke coming from the burning rubbish.



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