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Sat, 19 Feb 2022 07:58:26 GMT
Economic Injection for Walvis From Nearly 500 Newly-Arrived Seafaring Tourists
[Namibia Economist] Walvis Bay is the trophy destination for around 500 tourist who stepped off the MS Europa 2 on Friday morning for a day and a half sojourn of the desert harbour town. The ship arrived from Lüderitz where it docked briefly.

Fri, 18 Feb 2022 10:57:53 GMT
A Voice for the Voiceless of Namibia - Award-Winning Editor
[International Consortium of Investigative Journalists] Gwen Lister is a renowned Namibian journalist with a storied career. Known for her efforts to fight apartheid in Namibia, Gwen became the first female editor of a southern African newspaper befo...

Fri, 18 Feb 2022 13:33:40 GMT
'Danko' Reaches Over 2 Million Views
[New Era] Since its release about four months ago, 'Danko' by the Musketeers recently reached over two million views on YouTube.

Fri, 18 Feb 2022 07:59:59 GMT
Geingob Seeks to Expand Antwerp Diamond Trade
[Namibia Economist] President HE Dr Geingob paid a visit to the Antwerp World Diamond Centre (AWDC) in Belgium where he inspected a shipment of Namibian diamonds and discussed future business opportunities.

Wed, 16 Feb 2022 10:57:46 GMT
Thieves Graze On SPCA Rabbit Food
[New Era] In a rather strange break-in, an unspecified number of thieves burgled the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals' establishment last week and treated themselves to rabbit food such as carrots.

Wed, 16 Feb 2022 10:48:41 GMT
22 Auctioned Jumbos for Export
[New Era] The environment ministry has confirmed 37 elephants have already been captured, including 22 earmarked for export to a destination to be announced at the end of the tender process.

Wed, 16 Feb 2022 10:42:19 GMT
Rhino and Buffalo Set to Enter Namibia By Mid-2022
[New Era] After years of planning, immense procurement challenges and a touch of Covid-19, Rhino and Buffalo are set to enter Namibia's border and join the NamPower family by mid-2022. Rhino and Buffalo are the names of NamPower's new eagerly awaited...

Wed, 16 Feb 2022 10:41:01 GMT
Gladiators Lay Ambush for Copper Queens
[New Era] If the Brave Gladiators are to beat the Copper Queens of Zambia in today's 2022 Africa Women's Cup of Nations qualifier, Namibian captain Emma Naris said they should ensure that they take their chances in front of the goal and safeguard aga...

Wed, 16 Feb 2022 10:27:43 GMT
Greater Vaccine Uptake to Expedite Economic Recovery
[New Era] There cannot be a dispute about the wideranging implications of the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic. Lives have been lost and livelihoods have been ravaged over the past two years.

Wed, 16 Feb 2022 10:05:19 GMT
Ruusa Helps Girls Make Wise Decisions
[New Era] Teenage pregnancy due to poor or no sex education, absence from school because of a lack of sanitary pads, and peer pressure are some challenges many school girls face daily.

Wed, 16 Feb 2022 09:58:18 GMT
Wakudumo Urges Border Residents to Get Vaccinated
[New Era] Rundu -- Kavango East governor Bonifatius Wakudumo has urged Angolans and Namibians to respect Covid-19 regulations and laws applicable in both countries when travelling between the two now that the borders are open after a two-year closure...

Wed, 16 Feb 2022 09:57:02 GMT
Ex-Samherji Fishermen Desperate for Jobs
[New Era] Walvis Bay -- About 180 fishermen who were previously employed by the Samherji-owned Saga Seafood, which operated from Walvis Bay, say they are facing hardships after the company closed down in 2020.

Wed, 16 Feb 2022 09:43:06 GMT
Lifted Foot-and-Mouth Disease Restrictions Bring Relief
[New Era] Following months of uncertainty and hardship endured by farmers, the government's decision to lift restrictions has been welcomed following successful control and containment of the foot-and-mouth disease outbreak, which was detected in the...

Wed, 16 Feb 2022 09:39:02 GMT
MP Misses Parliamentary Meeting to Welcome Newborn Baby
[Namibian] Christian Democratic Voice member of parliament Gotthard Kandume on Wednesday morning excused himself from attending a parliamentary committee meeting because his wife gave birth last night.

Wed, 16 Feb 2022 10:04:27 GMT
Cohen Continues to Rule Fistball Roost
[New Era] Cohen Fistball Club (CFC 1) retained the Category A title, while Swakopmund Fistball Club (SFC 1) defended the Category B trophy during the Bank Windhoek Fistball League's opening tournament played last weekend in Swakopmund.

Wed, 16 Feb 2022 09:58:35 GMT
Police Arrest Man for Killing Buffalo With a Spear
[New Era] Rundu -- A 54-year-old man was nabbed for hunting a buffalo bull in the Zambezi region's part of the Bwabwata National Park last week.

Wed, 16 Feb 2022 09:58:01 GMT
Don't Fight Contractors - Mutorwa
[New Era] Works and transport minister John Mutorwa has cautioned communities and leaders alike not to adopt hostile mannerisms towards roads contractors, saying such standoffs have the potential to delay the progress of government projects.

Wed, 16 Feb 2022 09:57:33 GMT
Govt Launches Capacity Building Campaign for SMEs
[New Era] Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) play an integral part in stimulating socioeconomic development in emerging markets, and Namibia is no exception. With a conducive environment, targeted support programmes and access to empowering ...

Wed, 16 Feb 2022 09:56:26 GMT
Conveyancer Testifies in Maletzky Trial
[New Era] The conveyancer who handled the transfer of the disputed property that August Maletzky is accused of selling fraudulently, took to the stand yesterday before Windhoek High Court Judge Herman January.

Wed, 16 Feb 2022 09:56:03 GMT
Incest Accused - State Did Not Prove Trafficking Charges
[New Era] A Windhoek resident who is accused of raping his biological daughter several times and forcing her to abort the foetus after impregnating her, this week lodged an application for a discharge on some of the charges he faces in the Windhoek H...

Wed, 16 Feb 2022 09:53:56 GMT
Ministry Warns Against Washed-Out Mullets
[New Era] Walvis Bay -- The executive director of fisheries, Annely Haiphene, has urged coastal residents to be cautious and rather refrain from consuming fish that had washed ashore.

Wed, 16 Feb 2022 09:46:36 GMT
Institute for Public Policy Research to Challenge Corruption Complacency
[New Era] The Institute for Public Policy Research is taking the fight against corruption to another level.

Wed, 16 Feb 2022 09:41:44 GMT
Sanlam Announces Bag-to-School Winners
[New Era] Sanlam last week handed over 50 bags full of school supplies to winners of its annual Sanlam Bag-to-School competition.

Wed, 16 Feb 2022 09:41:17 GMT
Disability Doesn't Mean Inability
[New Era] Simson Paulus' wheelchair does not hold him back from living a full life, especially doing what he loves... coaching football.

Wed, 16 Feb 2022 09:40:40 GMT
Nampower Progresses On Concentrated Solar Power
[New Era] After several years of planning, the Namibia Power Corporation (NamPower) has made considerable progress in the development planning for a Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) project to reduce the country's reliance on regional electricity impor...

Wed, 16 Feb 2022 09:37:55 GMT
Peace Needed Between Russia, Ukraine - Namibia
[Namibian] Namibia has called for peaceful dialogue between Russia and Ukraine amid growing tensions and warmongering.

Wed, 16 Feb 2022 09:36:47 GMT
Nandi-Ndaitwah Leads Trade Delegation to Angola
[Namibian] Deputy prime minister and minister of international relations and cooperation Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah is on a week-long mission to Angola to cement trade and investment links.

Wed, 16 Feb 2022 09:35:33 GMT
PSL Club Offloads Kambindu
[Namibian] South African Premiership debutants Sekhukhune have released Elmo Kambindu (28) a month after signing the Namibian international.

Wed, 16 Feb 2022 09:29:16 GMT
Moon Valley Marathon Launched
[Namibian] SPAR Namibia and the Gondwana Collection have teamed up to present a uniquely Namibian event, the Moon Valley Marathon which will take place for the first time on 19 March this year.

Wed, 16 Feb 2022 06:00:08 GMT
Erongo Police Warn Against Crossing Flowing Rivers
[Namibian] The Erongo police have called on the communities of Usakos, Karibib, Omaruru, Rooibank, Uis, Okambahe and Otjimbingwe to avoid crossing flowing rivers.



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