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Wed, 19 Jan 2022 14:11:56 GMT
Smartphone Found in Hatuikulipi's Cell
[Namibian] Fishrot accused James Hatuikulipi was allegedly found with a smartphone in his cell at the Windhoek Correctional Facility yesterday morning, head of the facility deputy commissioner Veikko Armas said.

Wed, 19 Jan 2022 14:10:03 GMT
Company Appeals to UK to Stop Bill that Bans Trophy Hunting Imports
[New Era] A leading SADC Safari hunting company that has so far spent over US$3 million to support wildlife conservation and socio-economic development in Tanzania has appealed to the British Government to discontinue the trophy hunting imports ban b...

Wed, 19 Jan 2022 14:08:24 GMT
Cops in Court for Corruption
[Namibian] THREE police officers have been remanded in custody after their first appearance in the Katutura Magistrate's Court in connection with allegedly demanding bribes in exchange for releasing foreigners that are in Namibia illegally.

Wed, 19 Jan 2022 14:08:13 GMT
Namibia Supports Mozambique Amid Crisis - VP Mbumba
[Namibian] Vice president Nangolo Mbumba says the Namibian government has made a commitment to assist Mozambique with the security crisis the country is currently experiencing, caused by insurgencies in its Cabo Delgado province.

Thu, 20 Jan 2022 07:12:53 GMT
Geingob Disappointed Us - Itula
[Namibian] INDEPENDENT Patriots for Change (IPC) leader Panduleni Itula says he is disappointed that president Hage Geingob has failed to deliver on his promises of turning around the country's misfortunes.

Wed, 19 Jan 2022 15:01:05 GMT
BoN Brushes Off Governor's D+ Grade
[New Era] The Bank of Namibia on Monday scoffed at the unflattering grade its governor, Johannes !Gawaxab received in the latest Global Finance Central Banker's Report.

Wed, 19 Jan 2022 14:59:17 GMT
DRC to Get Own Sports Stadium... Will Assist in Finding Talent
[New Era] Swakopmund -- Residents of the DRC informal settlement will no longer have to travel long distances to access sports facilities, as the construction of a football stadium in their area is well underway.

Wed, 19 Jan 2022 14:55:28 GMT
Vaccine Hesitancy Worries Traditional Leaders
[New Era] Northern traditional leaders expressed concern over the low vaccination update in northern regions as well as the high hesitancy and misinformation around the Covid-19 vaccination.

Wed, 19 Jan 2022 14:46:58 GMT
'My Children, My Perfect Imperfections'
[Namibian] A 52-YEAR-OLD single mother of three children, all suffering from different disabilities and disorders, says her children are her 'perfect imperfections'.

Wed, 19 Jan 2022 14:46:23 GMT
Northern Crop Farmers Lose Hope
[Namibian] AN air of uncertainty and desperation continues to loom large among northern communal farmers whose livelihoods generally depend on crop production.

Wed, 19 Jan 2022 14:45:53 GMT
Omicron May Herald End of Covid-19 - Experts
[Namibian] Health experts say Omicron might signal the end of the Covid-19 pandemic because it appears to be less virulent than the Delta variant, and viruses behave that way when their effects weaken.

Wed, 19 Jan 2022 14:45:04 GMT
Detained Ex-MP Makes Second Bid for Bail
[Namibian] Former National Council member Steve Biko Booys, who has been in police custody for nearly a year after being arrested on rape charges, is set to hear next week if his second attempt to be granted bail has been successful.

Wed, 19 Jan 2022 14:41:58 GMT
New Ota Takes On 'Powerful' Otjinene Chiefs
[New Era] The continuing rift in the Ovaherero Traditional Authority between allies of chief Vipuira Kapuuo and those supporting disputed paramount chief-designate Mutjinde Katjiua is threatening to become a full blown farce and divide the followers....

Wed, 19 Jan 2022 14:41:28 GMT
We Need to Cut Down On Food Imports - Kapuka
[New Era] Author, life coach and radio DJ Otto Kapuka is continuing efforts to help others and is now running a garden at Onangombe in the Omusati region to provide employment to youth and produce affordable fruit and vegetables.

Wed, 19 Jan 2022 14:39:49 GMT
Diplomats Get Virtual Training
[New Era] Senior staff at the international relations ministry and those at the ministry of information last week undertook an intensive training, which among others, focused on how countries can advance their interest in digital geopolitics and geo-...

Wed, 19 Jan 2022 14:38:09 GMT
Lüderitz Expansion Plans Underway ... Growing Demand for Export Facilities Push Development
[New Era] An increase of renewable energy projects and mining production in southern Namibia is envisaged to test the capacity and efficiency of the Port of Lüderitz as well as supporting infrastructure at the town.

Wed, 19 Jan 2022 14:36:40 GMT
Financial Services Industry Faces Regulation Challenges
[New Era] Nedbank Namibia's newly appointed Executive for Treasury, Stuart Main, said Namibia's financial services industry does indeed face numerous challenges, including issues concerning regulation. However, he stated that the cost of regulation i...

Wed, 19 Jan 2022 14:32:09 GMT
Govt Pays Off Outstanding GC22 Bond
[Namibian] According to a report by Simonis Storm Securities (SSS), the Bank of Namibia (BoN) has a local and foreign sinking fund which is used to repay the capital portion of domestic (local and Johannesburg Stock Exchange-listed bonds) and foreign...

Wed, 19 Jan 2022 14:31:19 GMT
FNB's Fishrot Assets Application Unnecessary - Imalwa
[Namibian] Prosecutor general (PG) Martha Imalwa says the court application of First National Bank (FNB) Namibia to have its interests protected in assets deemed to have been bought with Fishrot money is not necessary.

Wed, 19 Jan 2022 14:30:06 GMT
Tourists Feel Unsafe Among Unvaccinated
[Namibian] THE tourism industry says continued low vaccination rates in Namibia is painting the country as unsafe for visitors, and remains a massive hurdle for economic recovery in the sector.

Wed, 19 Jan 2022 14:29:37 GMT
New Cycle Lanes in Windhoek Almost Complete
[Namibia Economist] The City of Windhoek has announced that the new Windhoek cycle lane construction, which started in August 2021, is almost complete.

Wed, 19 Jan 2022 14:29:18 GMT
Rooies Still On the Run... Co-Accused to Stand Trial
[New Era] Former magistrate Walter 'Rooies' Mostert is still nowhere to be found as police are still trying to trace him.

Wed, 19 Jan 2022 14:24:01 GMT
Waste Material Recycled Into a Blending Machine
[New Era] Upon completing her studies at the Okakarara Vocational Training Centre in 2017, Ester Ndeutalala (28) began working on a mini food blender.

Wed, 19 Jan 2022 14:15:13 GMT
Improved Market Access for Local Industries
[New Era] Through the implementation of Growth Sector Strategies, the ministry of trade in close cooperation with other line ministries, resolved to support local value addition, upgrading and economic diversification.

Wed, 19 Jan 2022 14:07:32 GMT
Canadian Company Intends to Buy Seven Uranium Exploration Licenses in the Erongo Region
[Namibia Economist] Monterey Minerals has signed a letter of intent to purchase a uranium exploration land package consisting of seven properties from a group of private prospectors in the Erongo region, according to a statement released on their web...

Wed, 19 Jan 2022 08:58:08 GMT
I'm Still Football Body President - Haikali
[Namibian] Ranga Haikali says he is still the Namibian Football Association (NFA) president even though he was voted out of office at the NFA's annual congress last year.

Wed, 19 Jan 2022 09:13:23 GMT
Rude Awakening for Namibia
[Namibian] Namibia's men's team got a rude awakening when they lost 13-0 to South Africa in their opening match at the Afcon Hockey Championships in Accra on Monday evening.

Wed, 19 Jan 2022 09:12:02 GMT
Coleman Ends Sevilla Stay
[Namibian] Brave Gladiators star player Zenatha Coleman has left Spanish side Sevilla in search of more game time, having fallen down the pecking order.

Wed, 19 Jan 2022 09:06:11 GMT
Teacher Arrested for Alleged Bribery
[Namibian] The police have arrested a teacher from a Katutura primary school after he allegedly accepted bribes from parents to place pupils at the school.

Wed, 19 Jan 2022 09:05:33 GMT
Shilongo Looking for a New Club
[Namibian] Brave Warriors forward Benson Shilongo is searching for a new home following the termination of his contract with Egyptian outfit Ismaily.



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