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Thu, 07 Apr 2022 08:47:10 GMT
Fistball Battles Heat Up
[Namibian] COHEN Fistball Club will host the second Bank Windhoek League match day in Windhoek on Saturday at 08h00.

Thu, 07 Apr 2022 08:46:21 GMT
Van Schalkwyk Making Waves Abroad
[Namibian] Namibia's young tennis star Connor van Schalkwyk is fast making a name for himself amongst the world's top junior players.

Thu, 07 Apr 2022 08:44:35 GMT
Mission Accomplished - De Bruyn
[Namibian] THE Ireland Wolves wrapped up their Namibian tour with a 22-run victory in their final 50-over match on Tuesday, to tie the series at 2-2, after Namibia A had earlier won the T20 series 2-1.

Wed, 06 Apr 2022 15:47:03 GMT
Reducing Social Ills Through Advocacy
[New Era] Young activists have been proving their role in making changes in Africa, but they are still left behind in decision-making at all levels, says Young African Defenders in Action (YADA) leader Sisco Amunyela.

Wed, 06 Apr 2022 15:45:33 GMT
Met Puts Down Terrorising Lion
[New Era] Following years of communities in the Kunene region living in constant fear of being mauled, the ministry of environment took a decision to put down a male lion, approximately eight to 10 years old, that has been terrorising communities in ...

Wed, 06 Apr 2022 15:42:57 GMT
Hengari, NWR Absolution Verdict Set for July
[New Era] The absolution verdict in the N$7.5 million defamation claim, filed by Zelna Hengari against her former employer, the Namibia Wildlife Resorts, will be delivered in three months.

Wed, 06 Apr 2022 14:34:25 GMT
Sexual Consent Between Men and Women
[New Era] Consent is a topic that is getting increasingly popular, but what does sexual consent entail? How do we give it, and can it be revoked once given?

Wed, 06 Apr 2022 14:29:23 GMT
Tranquil Exchange With Valerie Tjirimuje - a Renewed Approach to Self-Care
[New Era] What form of value do you place on yourself? Is it one rooted in self-respect, self-acceptance, goodness or positive self-image? Is it rooted in negative self-image, indignity and self-blame?

Wed, 06 Apr 2022 14:25:59 GMT
Popya With Leonard Witbeen - C-Drive Project to Help Students Achieve C Symbols
[New Era] Media personality Leonard Witbeen has shifted focus from himself to help learners achieve better marks in school in order to succeed in life.

Wed, 06 Apr 2022 14:24:50 GMT
Dispatched Thoughts - Life Stories Filled With Questions
[New Era] Over the last few weeks, I have been spending more time with elders and trying to extract the knowledge they have learned over the course of their lives. It is at times like these that I wish they wrote books to document some of their inval...

Wed, 06 Apr 2022 14:24:21 GMT
Rural Electrification Stands At 20 Percent
[New Era] According to Namibia's household national data, there are 235 884 rural households, of which 35 855 are connected to the grid, while 18 324 have access to solar energy, giving rural electrification a rate of 20%.

Wed, 06 Apr 2022 14:23:04 GMT
SONA - Nation Expects Relief From Geingob... Analyst Urges President to Focus On Escalating Prices
[New Era] President Hage Geingob will this afternoon deliver his annual State of the Nation Address amid escalating prices of consumer goods, rampant unemployment and a struggling economy. Analysts believe Geingob will highlight government's initiati...

Wed, 06 Apr 2022 14:22:24 GMT
Acacia High Has the Best Dancers
[New Era] The Acacia High School boys took top spot in the High School Dance Championship, held recently in the capital.

Wed, 06 Apr 2022 14:05:11 GMT
'People Don't Need Luxury but Shelter'
[New Era] Urban and rural development minister Erastus Uutoni stressed to financiers in the private sector that people need shelter and not luxury homes that trigger housing costs and leave out low-income earners who are in need of housing.

Wed, 06 Apr 2022 09:16:47 GMT
Bottom Clubs in Stalemate
[Namibian] WITH several matches being postponed, only one Premier League match took place in the Bank Windhoek Indoor Hockey Premier League over the past week.

Wed, 06 Apr 2022 09:13:30 GMT
Acfa, DTS Shine At SKW Tourney
[Namibian] ATHLETIC Club Football Academy and DTS each won two titles at the Swakopmund Youth Football tournament over the weekend.

Wed, 06 Apr 2022 09:10:53 GMT
Namibia Plot Barthés Success
[Namibian] NAMIBIA are targeting honours when they compete at the upcoming 2022 Rugby Africa Barthés U20 Trophy in Nairobi, Kenya.

Wed, 06 Apr 2022 08:52:52 GMT
Heibeb Wins Sperrgebiet Open
[Namibian] WALTER Heibeb from Tsumeb won the Vivo Energy Sperrgebiet Open at the Oranjemund Golf Club over the weekend when he beat a strong field to the title.

Wed, 06 Apr 2022 08:18:41 GMT
Children's Disability Grant to Increase Sharply
[New Era] The government has decided to increase the benefit amount for the disability grant for children under the age of 18 from N$250 to N$1 300 effective from 2023/2024 to strengthen support for children with disabilities.

Wed, 06 Apr 2022 08:18:45 GMT
Brazil, EU Dump Poultry in Sacu ... Implications and Lessons for Namibia
[New Era] The International Trade Administration Commission, which is the de facto trade regulator for the SACU market has concluded a preliminary investigation of dumping of poultry products into SACU.

Wed, 06 Apr 2022 08:18:45 GMT
Whistleblowers Must Provide Evidence - Steenkamp
[New Era] Rundu -- After anonymous claims of widespread jobs for sale and bribery against education officials in the two Kavango regions, the ministry says those making the allegations must come forth with evidence.

Wed, 06 Apr 2022 08:18:45 GMT
Namibian Products Uncompetitive in International Markets
[New Era] Namibia's real effective exchange rate appreciated in 2021, signalling a decline in the competitiveness of Namibia's products on international markets.

Tue, 05 Apr 2022 17:04:02 GMT
Namibia - Congo to Review the Implementation of the Bilateral Agreements During 5th Session
[Namibia Economist] The 5th Session of Namibia -- Congo Joint Commission of Cooperation (JCC) will take place on 7 to 8 April virtually in Windhoek.

Tue, 05 Apr 2022 15:38:11 GMT
Apps Drive the Business
[Namibia Economist] These days there seems to be an app for everything. Every product or service has been turned into an app and the world can't seem to function without them. A mere five to 10 years ago we didn't have apps, we went to a website if w...

Tue, 05 Apr 2022 15:37:41 GMT
3454 Cases of Scabies Countrywide From January to March
[Namibia Economist] Around 3454 cases of scabies countrywide from January to March, an official said this week.

Tue, 05 Apr 2022 15:37:07 GMT
What the Constitution and the Petroleum Act Say On Ownership of Oil Discoveries
[Namibia Economist] This opinion piece is urgent following oil discoveries announced by Shell Namibia Upstream B.V. and TotalEnergies in February 2022. Sadly, public discussions have been less than salutary.

Tue, 05 Apr 2022 14:56:09 GMT
Sports and Peace Are Natural Drivers of Development
[Namibia Economist] National Steering Committee on PE & School Sport.

Tue, 05 Apr 2022 14:52:39 GMT
Two Local Films Nominated At 8th Africa Magic Viewer's Choice Awards
[Namibia Economist] 'The White Line' has been nominated for Best Soundtrack Movie or TV Series and Best Lighting Designer in a Movie or TV Series while 'Hairareb' is in the running for the Best Movie (Southern Africa) award at the 8th Africa Magic Vi...

Tue, 05 Apr 2022 13:47:32 GMT
Ukraine Conflict Can Impact Namibian Property Market in Several Ways
[Namibia Economist] There is a likelihood of interest rates continuing to rise as the Bank of Namibia changes its accommodative stance in order to curtail inflation. Conversely, the price of building materials like cement may increase as oil prices g...

Tue, 05 Apr 2022 13:46:11 GMT
April Is Testicular Cancer Awareness Month
[Namibia Economist] The Cancer Association of Namibia (CAN) has announced that April is testicular awareness month and said even though it accounts for only 1.2% of all cancers in males, it accounts for about 11% to 13% of all cancer deaths of men be...



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