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Tue, 27 Apr 2021 13:36:10 GMT
Nakathila Secures Stevenson World Title Fight
[New Era] Namibia's World Boxing Organisation (WBO) Global super featherweight champion Jeremiah 'Lowkey' Nakathila, has been thrown a lifetime opportunity to fight for the much sought-after WBO World interim super featherweight title against America...

Tue, 27 Apr 2021 13:33:48 GMT
362 Youth From Every Constituency Enrol for National Youth Service
[Namibia Economist] The National Youth Service (NYS) inaugurated their 12th intake on 23 April, marking the commencement of the 2021 academic year at their Rietfontein Training Centre in the Otjozondjupa Region.

Tue, 27 Apr 2021 13:27:05 GMT
Media Union Demands 8% Salary Increment for NBC Employees
[Namibia Economist] Secretary General, Namibia Media Professionals Union.

Tue, 27 Apr 2021 13:25:12 GMT
Boost for Kavango West ECD Centres
[New Era] The provision of Early Childhood Development (ECD) services at five centres in the Kavango West region received a boost with newly constructed modern facilities on Friday.

Tue, 27 Apr 2021 13:22:06 GMT
Nkurenkuru-Mpungu Road Mass Accident Claims 10 Lives
[Namibia Economist] The MVA Fund will cover the funeral expenses for the 10 people who were killed in a mass accident on the Nkurenkuru-Mpungu road in Kavango West region on 23 April.

Tue, 27 Apr 2021 12:20:16 GMT
Us Hails Namibian Charcoal
[New Era] Namibia recently sent a 350-ton consignment of locally-produced charcoal to the United States.

Tue, 27 Apr 2021 12:20:16 GMT
National ICT Policy On the Cards
[New Era] Information and communication technology minister Peya Mushelenga said the review of various information and communication technology policies and their possible consolidation into a uniform national ICT policy is on the cards.

Tue, 27 Apr 2021 12:20:16 GMT
Geingob Reaches Out to Nchindos... Family Could Access BDF Killing Report
[New Era] President Hage Geingob has said government will consider the request by the family of the three brothers and a cousin, who were gunned down by members of the Botswana Defence Force (BDF) late last year, to view the contents of the report in...

Tue, 27 Apr 2021 12:20:10 GMT
Mining Industry Recorded 14.5 Percent Negative Growth in 2020
[New Era] Initial growth projections for the local mining industry in 2020 stood at 11.1% but figures contained in the preliminary National Accounts released by the Namibia Statistics Agency indicated the industry actually recorded a negative growth ...

Tue, 27 Apr 2021 11:55:33 GMT
Anti-Apartheid Stalwart Shimwefeleni Dies
[Namibian] VETERAN anti-apartheid stalwart David Shimwefeleni, who was tried alongside the late Andimba Toivo ya Toivo and 35 other Namibian political prisoners in 1967, has died.

Tue, 27 Apr 2021 11:55:32 GMT
'Geingob's Impalila Visit Came Too Late'
[Namibian] PRESIDENT Hage Geingob's visit to Impalila Island in the Zambezi region this past weekend has been criticised as being too late.

Tue, 27 Apr 2021 09:21:24 GMT
SONA Fallout Rumbles On ... As Katjavivi Questions Court's Jurisdiction
[New Era] Lawyers representing National Assembly Speaker Peter Katjavivi in a case where Landless People's Movement (LPM) leaders are challenging his decision to ban them indefinitely from the August House claimed the High Court is not empowered to m...

Tue, 27 Apr 2021 09:20:14 GMT
Plans for Nust Ohangwena Campus Underway
[New Era] Plans are underway to establish a Namibia University of Science and Technology campus in Eenhana.

Tue, 27 Apr 2021 12:20:16 GMT
Hengari Loses Nwr Re-Appointment Fight
[New Era] Former Namibia Wildlife Resorts (NWR) managing director Zelna Hengari's application, in which she was challenging the board's decision not to renew her contract, was dismissed with cost by the Windhoek High Court.

Tue, 27 Apr 2021 08:50:39 GMT
South Africa Backlash Expected
[Namibian] NAMIBIAN Eagles coach Pierre de Bruyn expects a strong backlash from the Emerging South African team when the two sides meet in a three-match 50-over series, starting at the Wanderers field today.

Tue, 27 Apr 2021 08:46:43 GMT
Khomas Back in the Ring
[Namibian] The Khomas Boxing Federation (KBF) held an amateur boxing tournament at Ombili in Windhoek on Saturday.

Tue, 27 Apr 2021 08:40:34 GMT
Pirates, Civics and Gunners Impress
[Namibian] ORLANDO Pirates have not hit full stride yet alhough they are cruising in Group B of Namibia Premier Football League, says head coach Woody Jacobs.

Mon, 26 Apr 2021 14:48:38 GMT
Namibians Mourn Queen of Otyaka
[New Era] There has been an outpouring of grief from mourners on the passing of artist Maria Tuna-Omukwathi Uushona, known as Tunakie, the Queen of Otyaka.

Mon, 26 Apr 2021 12:36:25 GMT
Lion's Share of Health Budget Goes to Salaries
[New Era] Remuneration of employees is the largest cost driver in the Ministry of Health and Social Services (MoHSS).

Mon, 26 Apr 2021 12:26:17 GMT
Britz Elected Baster Kaptein ... Van Wyk Cries Foul
[New Era] Rehoboth -- Jacky Britz became the Rehoboth Baster Kaptein after he scored 2 583 votes in Saturday's election, while the online votes were disqualified. Rynault van Wyk could only garner 523 votes.

Mon, 26 Apr 2021 11:49:29 GMT
Zambezi Prepares for Farmers' Day
[Namibian] Zambezi prepares for farmers' day

Mon, 26 Apr 2021 11:49:29 GMT
'The Discrimination Never Ends'
[Namibian] AN activist for people with albinism says stigma keeps surrounding those with the condition, despite calls for social acceptance.

Mon, 26 Apr 2021 11:49:28 GMT
PG Alleges Fishrot Tax Dodging of N$44m
[Namibian] THE state is alleging that six of the accused men and a key company charged in the first of the two Fishrot fishing quotas corruption cases not only defrauded the government of an amount of N$150 million, but also dodged paying taxes total...

Mon, 26 Apr 2021 11:49:27 GMT
Covid-19 Vaccination in Full Swing
[Namibian] THE Covid-19 vaccination rollout went into full gear in Windhoek when the Lady Pohamba Private Hospital, constructed a vaccination centre under the guidance of the Ministry of Health and Social Services on Monday.

Mon, 26 Apr 2021 11:49:27 GMT
Govt's Trophy Hunt Causes Ruckus
[Namibian] THE planned shooting of a rogue collared elephant said to be causing havoc on farms between Otjiwarongo and Otavi has caused an uproar among some environmental groups and conservationists.

Mon, 26 Apr 2021 11:49:27 GMT
Ranger Quits Wildlife, Pet Rescues
[Namibian] NAMIBIAN Marshall Ranger Sean Naude, who is known for his voluntary rescue and capturing of snakes and domestic animals, has thrown in the towel on his wildlife and domestic rescues.

Mon, 26 Apr 2021 11:49:25 GMT
Govt Urged to Tighten Assets Declaration Methods
[Namibian] THE government has been advised to urgently introduce measures to deal with conflict of interests for politicians and top officials.

Mon, 26 Apr 2021 11:49:23 GMT
NBC Board Warns of Hostility As Strike Continues
[Namibian] NAMIBIAN Broadcasting Corporation (NBC) chairperson Lazarus Jacobs says the workers who are on strike may be risking a "hostile working environment."

Mon, 26 Apr 2021 14:57:30 GMT
Agribank Opens New Office in Grootfontein
[New Era] The Agricultural Bank of Namibia (Agribank) opened a new office in Grootfontein on Friday as part of its on-going client-centric strategy. The Bank has a continuous strategic objective of providing access to a wider client base, through bot...

Mon, 26 Apr 2021 14:57:02 GMT
Bail Application of 'Serial Rapist' Postponed
[New Era] The formal bail application hearing of a man who faces multiple rape charges against minor children was postponed in the High Court on Friday.



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