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Tue, 14 Sep 2021 09:59:27 GMT
Children With Disabilities Feel Left Out
[New Era] The newly elected leadership of the umbrella organisation for persons with disabilities promised to tackle inequality in the basic education sector.

Tue, 14 Sep 2021 09:22:38 GMT
Prosecutor General Stands Her Ground, Says Icelanders Are On Fishing Expedition
[New Era] Prosecutor General Martha Imalwa has questioned the motives of Icelanders facing criminal charges in the Fishrot bribery case in Namibia.

Wed, 15 Sep 2021 08:13:23 GMT
Coetzee Lays Out Master Plan
[Namibian] The Namibia Rugby Union (NRU) over the weekend officially presented recently appointed Welwitschia head coach Allister Coetzee and his technical team with the blueprint Coetzee would use to fulfil his mandate.

Tue, 14 Sep 2021 15:00:03 GMT
Woman Allegedly Gives Birth At Hospital Unassisted
[Namibian] A WOMAN at Otjiwarongo State Hospital allegedly gave birth to her child in the hospital's reception area unassisted last Friday.

Tue, 14 Sep 2021 14:51:46 GMT
Local Study On Upside-Down Rhino Transport Wins IG Nobel Prize
[Namibian] A STUDY on the upside-down, airborne transportation of rhinoceroses conducted in Namibia is among the top winners of this year's Ig Nobel Prize awards.

Tue, 14 Sep 2021 09:55:53 GMT
Environmental Investment Fund to Assist Plastic Brickmaker
[New Era] The Environmental Investment Fund (EIF) has committed to assist a young man from a Kavango East who develops bricks from recycled plastic and sand.

Tue, 14 Sep 2021 09:07:22 GMT
Ruling Party's Ndonga Linena Vote Hangs in Balance
[New Era] Swapo's Ndonga Linena constituency councillor Kampota Shiwana's election last year has been declared null and void.

Tue, 14 Sep 2021 09:06:22 GMT
Voluntary Vaccination Triggers Frustration
[New Era] Taking the Covid-19 vaccine is becoming more contentious, as hesitancy grows and frustration at restrictions to curb the coronavirus escalates.

Tue, 14 Sep 2021 09:05:42 GMT
Supreme Court Confirms Damages Against Police
[New Era] Namibia's highest court on Friday confirmed damages awarded by the High Court against the police for the harassment of a citizen by two rogue members of the force.

Wed, 15 Sep 2021 08:20:54 GMT
Van Schalkwyk On the Move
[Namibian] Namibia's budding young tennis star, Connor van Schalkwyk, has broken into the world's top-200 junior rankings for the first time, following a recent string of impressive results.

Wed, 15 Sep 2021 08:10:47 GMT
Fine Turnout At National Archery Schools Champs
[Namibian] THE sixth National Archery in the Schools (NASP) Namibia National Championships were held on 11 September at the Windhoek High School sport field, Vegkop.

Tue, 14 Sep 2021 15:22:47 GMT
Churches Warn Against Vaccine 'Apartheid'
[Namibian] A GROUP of churches has raised the spectre of Namibia fostering a new kind of apartheid between those vaccinated against Covid-19, and those who choose to remain unvaccinated.

Tue, 14 Sep 2021 15:18:55 GMT
Ongwediva Plans to Construct Sports Stadium
[Namibian] THE Ongwediva Town Council is developing a multi-sport facility at Extension 17.

Tue, 14 Sep 2021 15:18:15 GMT
Father Sues Cops for Arresting Nine-Year-Old Son
[Namibian] A RESIDENT of Onandjaba in the Omusati region is suing the Ministry of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety and Security for N$160 000 for allegedly unlawfully arresting and detaining his nine-year-old son.

Tue, 14 Sep 2021 15:12:50 GMT
Namibian Student Stranded At Istanbul Airport for Two Weeks
[Namibian] A NAMIBIAN woman was left stranded at Istanbul International Airport in Turkey after she was refused entry into Russia due to Covid-19 restrictions placed on Namibians.

Tue, 14 Sep 2021 15:11:56 GMT
Activist Slams Police SGBV Statistics
[Namibian] HUMAN rights activist Ndiilo Nthengwe has slammed the Namibian Police for their most recent statistics on sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV), indicating these crimes have decreased by more than half.

Tue, 14 Sep 2021 15:10:59 GMT
App Gets Recount in Kavango Constituency
[Namibian] The Electoral Commission of Namibia must carry out a recount of votes cast in last year's regional council election in the Kavango East region's Ndonga Linena constituency, the Electoral Court has ordered.

Tue, 14 Sep 2021 15:02:45 GMT
Villagers in Dispute Over Community Borehole
[Namibian] VILLAGERS in the Zambezi region are being denied access to a government borehole, resulting in them sourcing water for their livestock from afar.

Tue, 14 Sep 2021 15:02:26 GMT
Grootfontein Drags Feet On Corruption Report
[Namibian] THE Grootfontein municipality is yet to implement recommendations of a 2019 report which revealed widespread maladministration, financial mismanagement and corruption among council employees and former councillors at the town.

Tue, 14 Sep 2021 15:02:10 GMT
Why Crop Rotation Is Important
[New Era] Crop rotation has long been considered an important farm practice.

Tue, 14 Sep 2021 15:01:40 GMT
Gold for Namibia in Serbia
[New Era] The opening day of the U15 World School Sport Games underway in Belgrade, Serbia saw Namibia claim four gold medals and one silver.

Tue, 14 Sep 2021 15:01:16 GMT
Heritage Week Focuses On Fashion
[Namibian] NAMIBIAN Heritage Week 2021 is a week-long event in which Namibians are encouraged to showcase their heritage.

Tue, 14 Sep 2021 15:01:06 GMT
Agribank to Assist Women and Youth
[New Era] In its quest to assist women and youth in Agriculture, Agribank disbursed loans to the value of N$43 million towards women, while another N$38.7 million benefited the youth as clients under 40 years of age during the 2020/21 financial year.

Tue, 14 Sep 2021 15:00:46 GMT
MTC Rewards National Heroes
[Namibian] NAMIBIA should make a habit of taking care of its athletes. They should be supported before, during and after competitions. Doing so ensures the country will seamlessly continue to produce world-class competitors, says MTC spokesperson Tim...

Tue, 14 Sep 2021 14:59:24 GMT
Investing in Agriculture Is Worth It
[New Era] For someone who is just getting started in building their wealth, the sheer variety of investment opportunities can be intimidating. Should you go with what nearly half of the world does and invest in the stock market or invest in real esta...

Tue, 14 Sep 2021 14:58:54 GMT
Farmers Warm Up to Agribank Training
[New Era] Farmers in Omaheke and Otjozondjupa regions responded positively to Agribank's practical training and lecture sessions. As farmers prepare for the upcoming rainy season, Agribank conducted lectures and practical training sessions in the two...

Tue, 14 Sep 2021 14:58:37 GMT
Theft Suspect Who Blamed 'Witch Doctor' Denied Bail
[Namibian] AMALIA Akwaake, one of the two women charged in connection with the disappearance of N$1,1 million from Standard Bank Arandis in May, was denied bail on Friday.

Tue, 14 Sep 2021 14:57:41 GMT
Beating Farming Obstacles ...hijangoro's Ascendance to Elite Breeding
[New Era] An unrelenting spirit has paid off for Tjipekapora Hijangoro who after many years of hard toil and experimenting with the Boer goat has emerged as one of the breed's top producers.

Tue, 14 Sep 2021 14:52:16 GMT
Mboma Ready to Set Croatia Ablaze
[New Era] Just a few days after adding the coveted 200m Diamond League trophy to her booming list of accomplishments, Namibian speedster Christine Mboma will again have her foot back on the pedal in search of more glory when the Golden Continental To...

Tue, 14 Sep 2021 14:01:37 GMT
City of Windhoek Junior Council Inaugurated
[Namibia Economist] The City of Windhoek Junior Council which consists of 40 council members elected during elections held on 28 May, was recently inaugurated.



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