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Thu, 29 Apr 2021 14:13:51 GMT
84 Doctors Linked to Fraud
[Namibian] THE Ministry of Finance has identified a list of 84 doctors who are accused of stealing millions of dollars through the government's medical aid scheme.

Thu, 29 Apr 2021 09:17:46 GMT
Govt Jacks Up Budget to Fight Crime
[New Era] The safety and security ministry is expected to intensify its war against crime after treasury allocated N$3.6 billion towards the programme in the new financial year. The N$3.6 billion represents a large chunk of the ministry's N$5.7 billi...

Fri, 30 Apr 2021 08:46:31 GMT
Stabilising Oil Prices Leave Local Fuel Unchanged for May
[New Era] Sudden price stabilisation in international oil prices after almost five months of continuous increases has resulted in the mines and energy ministry keeping Namibian fuel prices unchanged for the month of May. This means fuel pump prices i...

Fri, 30 Apr 2021 08:26:36 GMT
MTC Netball Premier League Launched
[Namibian] NETBALL in Namibia received a big boost with the launch of the MTC Namibia Netball Premier League in Windhoek yesterday.

Thu, 29 Apr 2021 15:23:29 GMT
Editors Forum of Namibia Mum On Hengari's Attack On Journalists
[Namibian] THE Editors Forum of Namibia (EFN) is tight-lipped on the recent attack on journalists by State House press secretary Alfredo Hengari, who bashed the media on the coverage of the president's recent visit to the Zambezi region.

Thu, 29 Apr 2021 15:22:24 GMT
Amupanda Punts Stadium Upgrade
[Namibian] The City of Windhoek has begun looking into refurbishing the Sam Nujoma Stadium, says mayor Job Amupanda.

Thu, 29 Apr 2021 15:21:23 GMT
Tunakie Celebration Concert At Zoo Park
[Namibian] THE untimely death of the legendary Shambo queen, Maria Tuna-Omukwathi Uushona (popularly known as Tunakie), has rocked not only her friends and family but her music fans and fellow musicians as well.

Thu, 29 Apr 2021 15:09:16 GMT
Nipam Cafeteria Tender Cancelled
[Namibian] THE Namibia Institute of Public Administration and Management has cancelled the contracts to supply food and for catering services to the state-owned agency.

Thu, 29 Apr 2021 15:07:54 GMT
Windhoek Hunts for New CEO
[Namibian] THE Municipal Council of Windhoek yesterday announced it is in the process of filling the position of chief executive officer (CEO), previously occupied by Robert Kahimise.

Thu, 29 Apr 2021 15:06:23 GMT
Parents of 'Assaulted' Man With Disability Speak
[Namibian] THE parents of Germond 'General' Eiseb (24), who was allegedly assaulted by a police officer at the Khorixas Police Station on 19 April, are condemning the officer's behaviour.

Thu, 29 Apr 2021 15:03:31 GMT
'Second Parents' At Beaches Need Businesses Support
[Namibian] The owner of Monarch Lifeguard and Emergency Rescue Service Company at Walvis Bay is appealing to the business community to support water safety initiatives and thus help save lives.

Thu, 29 Apr 2021 15:01:17 GMT
High-Flying Eagles Aim to Wrap Up Series
[Namibian] After winning their T20 series 2-1 against Emerging South Africa over the weekend, the Namibian Eagles will be out to also capture the 50-over series at the Wanderers today.

Thu, 29 Apr 2021 14:57:08 GMT
Ongwediva Ends Road Contract Due to Non-Performance
[Namibian] THE Ongwediva Town Council has terminated a contract for the upgrading of a street at the town to bitumen standard due to non-performance by the appointed contractor.

Thu, 29 Apr 2021 14:54:58 GMT
Judge Slams Male Violence
[Namibian] "THE notion of violent masculinity has no place in an egalitarian society.

Thu, 29 Apr 2021 14:54:08 GMT
Standard Bank Lauds Hockey Heroes
[Namibian] NAMIBIA'S national women's indoor hockey team paid a courtesy call to one of its sponsors Standard Bank yesterday, where they proudly displayed the Africa Cup trophy that they recently won in Durban.

Thu, 29 Apr 2021 14:35:48 GMT
Family Struggles to Bury Shack Fire Victim
[Namibian] A WINDHOEK family has been left grief-stricken and struggling to raise money for their loved one, who died in a shack fire last week.

Thu, 29 Apr 2021 14:34:50 GMT
Namibia Albino Association Says No to Discrimination
[Namibian] THE president of the Namibia Albino Association, Joseph Ndinomupya, says the association condemns discrimination against albinos.

Thu, 29 Apr 2021 14:11:13 GMT
Roda Wins 'The Search Namibia'
[Namibian] RODWARD Stephamus, better known as Roda, was named the winner of the first edition of 'The Search Namibia ', a reality TV show aimed at creating exposure to new talent, on Tuesday evening.

Thu, 29 Apr 2021 14:01:37 GMT
Khorixas Fun Day to Benefit Informal Settlement Residents
[Namibian] Khorixas resident and a business owner, Maria Shilongo, will be hosting a two-day fundraising event this weekend that will benefit 45 Donkerhoek informal settlement residents in need of food.

Thu, 29 Apr 2021 13:55:45 GMT
Mobicash Supports KFA
[Namibian] JAMES Britz, coach of Kaizen Football Academy has thanked Mobicash Payment Solutions for a sponsorship of playing gear and equipment.

Thu, 29 Apr 2021 13:55:01 GMT
Nampower Gets Green Light for Steeper Electricity Rates
[Namibian] The Electricity Control Board (ECB) has granted the national power utility permission to charge all bulk buyers 2,92% more per kilo-watt hour (kWh) from 1 July 2021.

Thu, 29 Apr 2021 13:52:06 GMT
Namibian Parents Neglect Maintenance Duty
[Namibian] PARENTS and guardians are neglecting their duties by failing to honour their maintenance payments, minister of justice Yvonne Dausab says.

Thu, 29 Apr 2021 13:50:25 GMT
Rape Case Magistrate Not Intimidated By Bribe Allegations
[Namibian] OSHAKATI magistrate Leopoldt Hangalo, who is accused of receiving a bribe to acquit businessperson Sindano Hango, says he is not intimidated by the allegations and protests by members of the public demanding that he recuses himself from th...

Thu, 29 Apr 2021 13:48:11 GMT
Namibia Values Environmental Education - Mufeti
[Namibian] NAMIBIA says environmental education and awareness are critical components in the effective implementation of environmental management and biodiversity conservation.

Thu, 29 Apr 2021 13:47:44 GMT
MTC NFA Cup Aweh Round of 32 Set for Mid-May
[Namibia Economist] The round of 32 in the MTC NFA Cup Aweh will be played during the weekend of the 15 and 16 May.

Thu, 29 Apr 2021 12:42:56 GMT
Ministry to Spend Millions On Affordable Housing
[New Era] Government has set aside N$510 million towards affordable housing and municipal infrastructure in the current financial year.

Thu, 29 Apr 2021 12:42:28 GMT
Association Slams Rundu Debt Collection
[New Era] The Rundu Urban Community Association believes procedures and mechanisms employed to collect debt have been ineffective and unfriendly to the residents.

Thu, 29 Apr 2021 12:40:27 GMT
'Women At Work' Continues to Empower
[New Era] Established in 2006, the 'Women at Work' organisation continues to be a catalyst for change in the lives of unskilled Namibian women through their training programmes. As their core mandate is to train and provide high-quality basic skills'...

Thu, 29 Apr 2021 12:39:43 GMT
ECB Approves 2.92 Percent Bulk Electricity Tariff Increase
[New Era] After considering a tariff application increase for an effective bulk tariff, inclusive of generation and transmission, increase of 5.8% from the Namibia Power Corporation (NamPower), the Electricity Control Board yesterday announced an inc...

Thu, 29 Apr 2021 12:39:06 GMT
Covid-19 Vaccine Is the Best Weapon for Economic Recovery - !gawaxab
[New Era] Bank of Namibia (BoN) Governor Johannes !Gawaxab is concerned about the reluctance of people in receiving the Covid-19 vaccination, saying the vaccines is the weapon to achieve a faster economic recovery. He made these remarks yesterday whe...



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