Namibia
Wed, 09 Jun 2021 05:18:10 GMTOpposition Rails Against Settlement With Germany During Parliamentary Debate
[DW] Lawmakers in Windhoek debated a settlement that will see Germany apologize and pay for past atrocities. But opposition lawmakers are furious about being cut out of talks.
Tue, 08 Jun 2021 15:13:45 GMTSchools Temporarily Shut Down After Over 500 Pupils Contract Covid-19
[New Era] As many as 527 learners and 165 teachers have tested positive for Covid-19 countrywide and are currently in isolation, education ministry executive director Sanet Steenkamp confirmed yesterday.
Tue, 08 Jun 2021 12:39:44 GMTOil Driller Announces Petroleum System At Second Well
[Namibian] RECONNAISSANCE Energy Africa (ReconAfrica) announced the finding of a working petroleum system at its second drill well (6-1), which it says again confirms a working petroleum system in the Kavango Sedimentary Basin.
Tue, 08 Jun 2021 13:13:07 GMTGovt Not Desperate for Genocide Money - VP Mbumba
[New Era] Government has refuted claims by naysayers that it is desperate to get its hands on genocide reparation money to finance its developmental agenda.
Tue, 08 Jun 2021 12:41:11 GMTAnti-Drug Campaign in Need of Resources
[Namibian] THE Coastal Drug Awareness Campaign (Codac) organisation at Walvis Bay is facing challenges in fighting drug and alcohol problems at the coast.
Tue, 08 Jun 2021 12:13:53 GMTZambezi Region's Kasenu Village Hit By Foot and Mouth Disease
[Namibia Economist] The Directorate of Veterinary Services under the Ministry of Agriculture, Water and Land Reform on Monday in a statement announced the outbreak of Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) at the Kasenu Village in the Kasika area of the Zambez...
Tue, 08 Jun 2021 12:09:58 GMTHospitals Cancel Surgeries
[Namibian] The national state referral hospitals Windhoek Central Hospital and Katutura Intermediate Hospital will no longer perform any operations unless they are urgent, as the country continues to battle a third wave of Covid-19 infections.
Tue, 08 Jun 2021 09:05:57 GMTLand Reform Minister Schlettwein Pushes for Fair Land Allocation
[New Era] Swakopmund -- Land reform minister Calle Schlettwein said due to many complaints of lack of transparency, the ministry, in collaboration with its stakeholders, is working on an automated selection database to reduce human interference with ...
Wed, 09 Jun 2021 08:01:44 GMTStevenson Wary of Nakathila
[Namibian] UNDEFEATED American Shakur Stevenson is giving Jeremiah Nakathila the "respect he deserves" and not taking his threat lightly ahead of their WBO interim super featherweight title clash in Las Vegas on Saturday.
Wed, 09 Jun 2021 08:00:29 GMTGolden Girls Light Up Prague
[Namibian] A stunning victory at the Josef Odlozil Memorial in Prague on Monday evening has thrust Christine Mboma and her third-placed compatriot Beatrice Masilingi into the international limelight.
Wed, 09 Jun 2021 07:23:28 GMTPolice, Military Officers Arrested Over Wildlife Crime
[Namibian] A NAMIBIAN Police officer and a Namibian Defence Force (NDF) soldier are among 13 suspects who were nabbed in the last week in connection with wildlife-related crimes.
Wed, 09 Jun 2021 07:23:27 GMTMuyenga to Represent Namibia in Mister Globe Virtual Contest
[Namibian] JOHANNES Muyenga, a 25-year-old biology teacher from Rosh Pinah and a track athlete, will represent Namibia at this year's virtual Mister Globe contest.
Wed, 09 Jun 2021 07:00:09 GMTT20 - Cancellation of African Champs Shatters Hopes of Athletes
[New Times] Namibia captain Irene van Zyl and her opposite number in the Botswana dugout Laura Mophakedi promised better displays during the pre-match interviews ahead of their duel in Game Six of the seventh Kwibuka Women's Twenty20 International To...
Tue, 08 Jun 2021 15:17:15 GMTHan Fears High-Risk Classification... As Industry Sees Some Positive Signs
[New Era] The Hospitality Association of Namibia (HAN) fears the country could be classified as a high-risk destination due to rising Covid-19 cases and a slow vaccination campaign due to vaccine apathy.
Tue, 08 Jun 2021 15:15:14 GMTWindhoek Suspends Hospital Referrals to Accommodate Covid-19 Patients
[New Era] The health ministry has suspended all non-emergency referral patients from regions to the Central and Katutura intermediate hospitals in order to decongest the two state facilities to accommodate Covid-19 patients.
Tue, 08 Jun 2021 15:04:55 GMTNo Water Tariff Hike for Oranjemund
[New Era] Keetmanshoop -- The Oranjemund Town Council has resolved not to implement any increases for water tariffs during the new financial year.
Tue, 08 Jun 2021 13:39:41 GMTGovt Blocks Namdia's Diamond Valuator Proposal
[Namibian] The Ministry of Mines and Energy has blocked a proposal by the state-owned Namib Desert Diamonds (Namdia) chief executive officer Kennedy Hamutenya to appoint his sales manager to replace C-Sixty Investment as a diamond valuator.
Tue, 08 Jun 2021 13:38:50 GMTChallenges Hamper Kavango West Progress
[New Era] Nkurenkuru -- The Kavango West region is still beset by serious development challenges such as poor roads, inadequate water and electricity supply and cellular network problems.
Tue, 08 Jun 2021 13:34:29 GMTReal Cop Shoots Fake Cop
[Namibian] A police officer shot a suspect in the leg who was masquerading as a police officer at Swakopmund and wanted to extort money from a doctor.
Tue, 08 Jun 2021 13:33:08 GMTNamibians Toast to Shalulile, Hotto ... As They Make PSL History
[New Era] Former Brave Warriors gaffer Ricardo Mannetti and retired prolific striker Rudolf Bester were yesterday among the first people to congratulate striker Peter Shalulile and winger Deon Hotto for scooping awards at the Premier Soccer League (P...
Tue, 08 Jun 2021 13:29:53 GMTTennis Tourney a Success
[New Era] In spite of ongoing health threats from the widespread Covid-19 pandemic, the junior tennis tournament held at the coast over the weekend was a huge success, said Santie van der Walt of the national junior tennis committee.
Tue, 08 Jun 2021 13:27:32 GMTOranjemund Operates On Tight Budget
[Namibian] The diamond mining town of Oranjemund will be running on a tight budget of N$193 million for the financial year 2020/2021, according to a budget tabled at a special council meeting by the chairperson of the management committee, Guame Step...
Tue, 08 Jun 2021 13:27:00 GMTTrade Balance Remains in N$2 Billion Deficit
[New Era] April 2021 saw Namibia's total merchandise trade increase to N$18.7 billion, which is an upsurge of 0.8% and 43.3%, compared to N$18.6 billion and N$13.1 billion recorded in March 2021 and April 2020, respectively. However, the country's tr...
Tue, 08 Jun 2021 13:19:54 GMTI Will Be a Voice for All African Athletes - Ahrens
[New Era] One of Namibia's decorated athletes and former shottist Gaby Ahrens said it would be beneficial for Africa as a whole if she is elected to serve as a member of the International Olympic Committee (IOC).
Tue, 08 Jun 2021 13:14:58 GMTTwo Remanded in Custody Over Cop's Murder
[New Era] Walvis Bay -- Two young men accused of murdering a police officer on Saturday morning made their first court appearance yesterday afternoon in the Walvis Bay Magistrate's Court.
Tue, 08 Jun 2021 13:14:42 GMTNamibian Defence Force Members Arrested for Defying Curfew
[New Era] Walvis Bay -- Defence minister Frans Kapofi yesterday warned members of the force are not exempted from Covid-19 curfew orders and should carry the consequences if they defy public health regulations.
Tue, 08 Jun 2021 13:12:05 GMTAngolan Pupils Attend School Without Permits
[Namibian] The directorate of education in Ohangwena has noted with concern that a large number of Angolan children are attending school in the region without study permits as it is required of foreign pupils.
Tue, 08 Jun 2021 13:11:29 GMTCop, Soldier Nabbed With Rhino Horns
[New Era] Four men, including a police officer and a soldier, are due to appear in the Ohangwena Magistrate's Court this morning after they were arrested for being in possession of eight rhino horns.
Tue, 08 Jun 2021 13:11:13 GMTCattle Numbers Dwindle As Farmers Restock
[New Era] Fewer animals have been marketed over the past six months, as farmers start restocking their herds after years of devastating drought. The drought spanned over three years since 2019 and resulted in the loss of many livestock due to limited...
Tue, 08 Jun 2021 13:04:28 GMTCharges Denied As Record Cocaine Trial Starts
[Namibian] The two men accused of importing a Namibian record quantity of cocaine into the country three years ago denied guilt on all charges at the start of their trial in the Windhoek High Court yesterday.