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Mon, 22 Feb 2021 12:22:09 GMT
Pause in Nimt Murder Trial
[Namibian] THE trial over the killing of the Namibian Institute of Mining and Technology's two top executives is due to continue in April - a week before the second anniversary of the double murder.

Mon, 22 Feb 2021 12:01:15 GMT
Fishcor Scoops New Quotas
[Namibian] MINISTER of fisheries and marine resources Albert Kawana has defended his decision to allocate more than 80 000 metric tonnes of horse mackerel to the Fishrot-tainted National Fishing Corporation (Fishcor) for the current fishing season.

Mon, 22 Feb 2021 15:48:31 GMT
Young Warriors Exit AFCON
[Namibia Economist] The Young Warriors bowed out of the 2021 CAF U20 African Cup of Nations on Sunday night in Mauritania, following their 1-0 defeat to Burkina Faso, finishing bottom of Group B with a point from three games.

Mon, 22 Feb 2021 15:46:19 GMT
Multichoice Talent Factory Introduces 'Acting for Camera' Virtual Masterclass
[Namibia Economist] The MultiChoice Talent Factory (MTF) recently introduced its very first Acting for Camera Masterclass in partnership with the world-renowned AMDA College and Conservatory of the Performing Arts.

Mon, 22 Feb 2021 15:36:30 GMT
Fifteen African Startups Selected to Participate in the Investment Readiness Program
[Namibia Economist] Southern Africa Innovation Support Programme (SAIS) and Seedstars recently announced the second batch of fifteen startups that are part of the Investment Readiness Program (IRP) 2019-2020.

Mon, 22 Feb 2021 15:17:18 GMT
Nujoma Alive and Well - Namibian Presidency
[Namibian] The Office of the President says the 91-year-old founding president Sam Nujoma is in good health and condemns allegations claiming otherwise.

Mon, 22 Feb 2021 15:15:46 GMT
Green-Scheme Workers Still Unpaid
[Namibian] FARMWORKERS employed at green schemes under the Agricultural Business Development Agency (Agribusdev) countrywide are yet to be paid their January salaries, but are still going to work and performing their duties.

Mon, 22 Feb 2021 15:14:32 GMT
Ndeitunga Warns Police Against 'Unbecoming Behaviour'
[Namibian] MEMBERS of the Namibian Police will always retain their jobs provided they remain disciplined, loyal and committed to their work.

Mon, 22 Feb 2021 14:42:15 GMT
RUF, Gun to File High Court Case On Legalising Dagga
[Namibian] THE Ganja Users of Namibia (GUN) and the Rastafarians United Front (RUF) will today (Monday) file a High Court case on the legalisation of dagga.

Mon, 22 Feb 2021 14:40:32 GMT
Namibia Must Act Now On Water Supply - Schlettwein
[Namibian] THE City of Windhoek has just informed the Ministry of Agriculture, Water and Land Reform that the capital city will be aiming to reduce its water consumption to 108 litres per person per month.

Mon, 22 Feb 2021 14:33:45 GMT
Beef Crisis Widens
[Namibian] CONSUMERS and meat lovers should buckle up as the Namibian livestock sector and beef market are expected to supply less beef than expected locally and for export.

Mon, 22 Feb 2021 14:15:28 GMT
Crafter Faces Eviction
[Namibian] The ripple effects of the Covid-19 pandemic are being felt by many people across the country on a daily basis.

Mon, 22 Feb 2021 14:09:33 GMT
Swapo Blames Opposition for //Kharas 'Mess'
[Namibian] MATHEW Mumbala, Swapo's coordinator for the //Kharas region, has taken a dig at opposition parties over the //Kharas Regional Council's inactivity.

Mon, 22 Feb 2021 14:07:27 GMT
Gender-Based-Violence Law Changes Tabled
[Namibian] Justice minister Yvonne Dausab last week introduced sweeping proposed amendments to the country's domestic violence law, which could improve the government's response to cases of domestic and gender-based violence (GBV) and protect victims...

Mon, 22 Feb 2021 14:02:31 GMT
Getting Creative With Covid-19 Support
[Namibian] A GROUP of friends from Walvis Bay has started a support initiative for Covid-19 victims and their families.

Mon, 22 Feb 2021 13:58:54 GMT
Walvis Municipality Distances Itself From Housing Excercise
[Namibian] THE Walvis Bay Municipality says it has nothing to do with an announcement by the harbour town's former deputy mayor Penelope Martin-Louw for Walvis Bay residents to register for a housing survey.

Mon, 22 Feb 2021 13:57:11 GMT
Magicians' Dominance Flagged
[Namibian] TURA Magic cruising to an 11-0 aggregate win over V-Power Angels in the NFA Women's Super League Cup semi-final does not benefit the nation, Khomas Nampol head coach Adelino Baptista said.

Mon, 22 Feb 2021 12:06:45 GMT
Wanderers Surge to the Top
[Namibian] WANDERERS regained the lead in the 50-over Premier League competition after beating Trustco United by four wickets on Saturday, while there was also a big win for CCD Tigers who beat Mr 24/7 Welwitschia by 100 runs.

Mon, 22 Feb 2021 12:06:06 GMT
City Delays Islamic School for 'Security Reasons'
[Namibian] THE land application for a company associated with the Islamic religion to build a school has been continuously delayed by the Windhoek municipality.

Mon, 22 Feb 2021 12:03:24 GMT
Learning to Live Again After Gang Rape
[Namibian] AFTER almost eight years of silence, vivid memories and nightmares, Louise Louw can finally call herself a rape survivor.

Mon, 22 Feb 2021 11:03:48 GMT
Late Winner Confirms Burkina Faso Top Spot, Namibia Eliminated
[CAF] Substitute Kouame Botue scored a 90th minute header to give Burkina Faso a hard fought 1-0 victory over Namibia on Sunday to progress to the quarter finals of the Total Africa U-20 Cup of Nations as Group B winners.

Mon, 22 Feb 2021 10:26:30 GMT
Venaani Tries to Woo Voters
[New Era] Aroab -- Popular Democratic Movement (PDM) president McHenry Venaani said Aroab village today boasts with 90% of its residents having access to ablution facilities and potable water thanks to the coalition between his party and the Landless...

Mon, 22 Feb 2021 10:11:24 GMT
Rape Convict Granted Bail Pending Sentencing
[New Era] Oshakati -- Northern businessman Sindano Hango was granted N$10 000 bail on Friday while he awaits to be sentenced on 16 April this year.

Mon, 22 Feb 2021 10:10:45 GMT
Teenager Found Guilty of Murder
[New Era] A 17-year-old teenager from Rehoboth, who admitted he stoned a 57-year-old woman to death, has been convicted in the Windhoek High Court by Judge Dinnah Usiku last week.

Mon, 22 Feb 2021 10:09:40 GMT
Man Dies After Consuming Alcohol
[New Era] Rundu -- A 30-year-old man died on Saturday after consuming alcohol at Kahenge in the Kavango West region. According to the police, the deceased's medical report indicates that he also suffered from chest pain and hiccups.

Mon, 22 Feb 2021 10:07:05 GMT
Windhoek Inmate Escapes From Custody
[New Era] The police in Khomas have appealed for help from the public in tracing an awaiting trial inmate, who escaped from lawful custody on Friday afternoon.

Mon, 22 Feb 2021 15:32:48 GMT
Mtc Commits N$7.5 Million to Development Workshop Namibia's Projects
[Namibia Economist] Digital enabler, MTC, has committed a sum of N$ 7.5 million to support two socio-developmental projects, namely Early Childhood Development (ECD), and low cost land for housing, through the Development Workshop Namibia (DWN).

Mon, 22 Feb 2021 09:47:58 GMT
Burkina Faso V Namibia - Next Round Ambitions Drive Both Sides
[CAF] Burkina Faso takes on Namibia when the curtain draws on Group B of the Total U-20 Africa Cup of Nations, Mauritania 2021 at Cheikha Ould Boidiya Stadium in Nouakchott on Sunday.

Mon, 22 Feb 2021 09:41:49 GMT
Swapo Seeks to Capture Aroab
[New Era] Aroab -- The ruling party, Swapo, says it is fully prepared and determined to take over control of the Aroab Village Council ahead of Friday rerun election.

Mon, 22 Feb 2021 09:37:20 GMT
Firm Volunteers to Search for Missing Four-Year-Old
[New Era] A local private investigation company has dispatched a team of investigators to Lüderitz to assist the local community in its search for the missing four-year-old Spencer Mandela Nakale, who disappeared towards the end of last year.



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