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Tue, 26 Apr 2022 09:47:32 GMT
State Lawyer Wants Hefty Sentence for Repeat Killer
[New Era] State advocate Ian Malumani has asked Windhoek High Court Judge Claudia Claasen to remove a Gobabis man, who was convicted of a second murder, from society as he is "clearly a danger to society."

Tue, 26 Apr 2022 09:46:27 GMT
Large Chunk Allocated for Commercial SOEs
[New Era] The overall budget for the now phased-out public enterprise ministry has increased to N$791 million for 2022-23 from N$734 million, representing an increase of N$57 million from the previous financial year.

Wed, 27 Apr 2022 08:28:34 GMT
Namibia Dances Onto Podium
[Namibian] NAMIBIA bagged five medals at the recent Barcelona International Dance Competition in Spain.

Wed, 27 Apr 2022 08:27:52 GMT
Namibian Stars Invade Gaborone
[Namibian] SEVENTEEN-year-old Saara Shikongo is besides herself. The middle-distance track fledgling will be racing at the Gaborone International Meet in Botswana alongside her idols and compatriots Christine Mboma and Beatrice Masilingi this weekend...

Wed, 27 Apr 2022 08:27:04 GMT
Oil Giants Arrive At Walvis Bay
[Namibian] THE semi-submersible oil rig, the Helix, arrived at the Walvis Bay Port recently for in-water repairs and maintenance.

Wed, 27 Apr 2022 08:22:22 GMT
Cosmos Flags NC Over Axing
[Namibian] FRANCO Cosmos maintains he was not party to a disciplinary procedure which led to his expulsion from the Namibia Football Association, while the Fifa Normalisation Committee (NC) declined to reveal which breaches led to the secretary gener...

Wed, 27 Apr 2022 08:21:26 GMT
Van Den Bergh Off to Winning Start
[Namibian] MARIETJIE van den Bergh got off to a winning start at the World Bowls Indoor Championships which started in Bristol, England on Monday.

Wed, 27 Apr 2022 08:20:37 GMT
Swallows Have Lift Off
[Namibian] THE Bank Windhoek Ramblers u21 Soccer tournament kicked off with a bang on Friday when Swallows beat Fortis Football Academy 6-1 in the opening match of Group A.

Tue, 26 Apr 2022 12:54:45 GMT
Fisheries Ministry Needs N$58,4m for Marine Policing
[Namibian] THE minister of fisheries and marine resources, Derek Klazen, says the ministry would need N$58,4 million for marine and inland monitoring, control and surveillance (MCS) activities.

Tue, 26 Apr 2022 12:54:45 GMT
Calls for Africa to Transform Agri-Food Systems
[Namibian] THE director general of the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) of the United Nations has called on African countries to adopt enabling policies, innovation and science, as well as proper investment for agri-food systems transformation...

Tue, 26 Apr 2022 10:28:02 GMT
Nipam Launches Three New Qualifications
[New Era] The Namibia Institute of Public Administration and Management launched three accredited qualifications yesterday.

Tue, 26 Apr 2022 10:27:20 GMT
British Tycoon to Face Charges in High Court
[New Era] British mogul Harvey Boulter is to face a charge of murder and three charges of contravening the Arms and Ammunitions Act in the Windhoek High Court.

Tue, 26 Apr 2022 10:25:43 GMT
UN to Help Prisons Grow Food
[New Era] The Namibian Correctional Service has signed a memor andum of understanding with the United Nations World Food Programme. The agreement aims to promote good agricultural practices that may lead to food security and strengthen capacities thr...

Tue, 26 Apr 2022 10:17:53 GMT
Killer of Pregnant Woman's Trial Resumes Today
[New Era] The trial of a man, accused of killing his 10-week pregnant girlfriend, will resume today in the Windhoek High Court.

Tue, 26 Apr 2022 09:57:24 GMT
N$10 Billion Needed for Long-Term Water Projects
[New Era] THE government over the long-term needs an estimated N$10.5 billion for both bulk and rural water projects. The water programme is aligned and aimed to contribute to attaining Vision 2030, Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 6, Fifth Nationa...

Tue, 26 Apr 2022 09:45:44 GMT
Land Bill to Be Retabled in Parliament
[New Era] The legal drafting of the much-awaited Land Bill is at an advanced stage and will see it re-tabled in parliament this year. The Land Bill is the draft legislation that incorporates the resolutions of the second national land conference. The...

Tue, 26 Apr 2022 09:45:05 GMT
Govt to Amend Traditional Authority Laws
[New Era] The urban and rural development ministry will revise and amend two laws that govern the affairs of traditional leaders and traditional authorities due to many discrepancies.

Tue, 26 Apr 2022 09:43:32 GMT
Ovaherero Fight Takes Fishing Quota Twist
[New Era] Supporters of the Ovaherero paramount chief claimant and academic Mutjinde Katjiua, who yesterday petitioned the line ministry, have blamed government for squabbles within the Ovaherero community.

Tue, 26 Apr 2022 09:42:31 GMT
Northern Farmers Excited Over Bumper Harvest
[New Era] Most subsistence farmers in northern Namibia are preparing to harvest abundant mahangu this season. Among the hopeful farmers are the inhabitants of the Omusati region, who over the last few years endured devastating droughts.

Tue, 26 Apr 2022 09:32:55 GMT
Saints Respond Like Champions
[Namibian] SAINTS responded like champions to their first defeat of the season when they thrashed Wanderers 16-1 last Wednesday in the Bank Windhoek Indoor Hockey Men's Premier League last Wednesday.

Tue, 26 Apr 2022 09:30:54 GMT
Namibia, Zimbabwe Clash in Women's Cricket Final
[Namibian] NAMIBIA'S Capricorn Eagles take on Zimbabwe in the final of the Capricorn Women's Tri-Nations series this afternoon after the two sides topped the log standings.

Tue, 26 Apr 2022 09:17:24 GMT
40 Otjiwarongo Plots Become Available
[Namibian] THROUGH the collaborative efforts between the Otjiwarongo Town Council and the National Housing Enterprise (NHE), 40 plots were obtained from the Otjiwarongo Town Council and developed last year.

Tue, 26 Apr 2022 09:14:09 GMT
AC Shields Fluttering Flaim
[Namibian] IF KNOCK-OUTS were the only way to decide boxing bouts, many would end in draws, says African Connection Boxing founder Immanuel 'AC' Moses.

Tue, 26 Apr 2022 09:05:30 GMT
Gunners Dislodge Champions
[Namibian] THE MTC Namibia Netball Premier League title holders, Namibia Correctional Services (NCS), lost their unbeaten run record and top spot following an uncharacteristic off weekend at Otjiwarongo.

Mon, 25 Apr 2022 12:58:26 GMT
Anti-Corruption Investigator Fights On for Top Job
[New Era] Anti-Corruption Commission investigator Phelem Masule - whose promotion was unceremoniously reversed by Prime Minister Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila - will continue to challenge her decision.

Mon, 25 Apr 2022 12:57:31 GMT
Free Online Expression Still Contentious
[New Era] The evolution of digital communication platforms has offered a mixed bag of results when it comes to disseminating credible information, as some individuals have been prone to online harassment and violation of others' rights.

Mon, 25 Apr 2022 12:56:32 GMT
Girlfriend Killer Wants N$750 000 From State
[New Era] A 39-year-old man, currently serving a 30-year sentence for assaulting his 19-year-old girlfriend to death with a palm tree branch in 2012, is suing the authorities for over N$750 000.

Mon, 25 Apr 2022 12:22:56 GMT
'Selfless' Shipoh Laid to Rest
[New Era] Former Namibia High Commissioner to Nigeria Peingondjabi Shipoh was laid to rest yesterday at his family cemetery at Ondungulu village in Ohangwena.

Mon, 25 Apr 2022 12:16:47 GMT
NBL Wins Again At International Awards
[New Era] For the 15th time, Namibia Breweries Limited (NBL) has received the "Award for Constant Product Quality" from the German Agricultural Society called the Deutsche Landwirtschafts-Gesellschaft (DLG) Test Centre - an organisation with a 137-ye...

Mon, 25 Apr 2022 11:08:41 GMT
Govt Prioritises Student Village
[New Era] The long-awaited construction of a student village will finally be realised in the current financial year, higher education minister Itah Kandjii-Murangi said in her budget motivation last week in the National Assembly.



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