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Wed, 07 Apr 2021 08:44:14 GMT
Gladiators Ready for Angola
[Namibian] THE Brave Gladiators will be in action for the first time in nearly two years when they host Angola in two friendlies at the Sam Nujoma Stadium, today and on Saturday.

Wed, 07 Apr 2021 08:36:14 GMT
Black Africa Sport Club Deny Identity Theft
[Namibian] There is only one Black Africa Sport Club, and it presently resides under the Namibia Premier Football League (NFPL) and not the Namibia Premier League (NPL), says club chairperson Lucky Richter.

Wed, 07 Apr 2021 08:33:17 GMT
Man Denied Bail for Murder Over N$20
[New Era] Rundu -- A resident of Rundu was denied bail yesterday in the local magistrate's court on a charge of murder. Gideon Shivute Lukas (25) stands accused of stabbing a man whom he allegedly accused of stealing his N$20 at a local drinking spot...

Tue, 06 Apr 2021 15:56:33 GMT
Agribank's On-Line Loan Applications Commence
[Namibia Economist] Agribank recently announced that applications for all available loan products can now be completed on-line with immediate effect.

Tue, 06 Apr 2021 15:55:06 GMT
Outreach Project for Children Focusing On SDG's Set to Nurture and Encourage Future Leaders
[Namibia Economist] The United Nations Information Centre (UNIC) in Windhoek is embarking on an outreach project for children that accessibly relays development issues, particularly the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), to nurture and encourage f...

Tue, 06 Apr 2021 15:49:28 GMT
Four Young Lives Lost in Zambezi
[Namibian] Two boys drowned in the Zambezi region at the weekend, while two others died in separate accidents.

Tue, 06 Apr 2021 15:48:46 GMT
No 10% Increase in Taxi Fare, Says Transportation Board
[Namibia Economist] The Road Transportation Board of Namibia recently informed the public that there will not be a 10% increase in taxi fares.

Tue, 06 Apr 2021 15:30:06 GMT
!gawaxab Hails Namibia's Success Story
[New Era] As Namibia marked 31 years of independence, Bank of Namibia governor Johannes !Gawaxab addressed a public lecture under the topic: 'How does Namibia stack up? - our own story'.

Tue, 06 Apr 2021 15:17:56 GMT
Coherent Efforts Needed to Combat Poor Investment
[New Era] In a recently launched private sector development survey (PSDS) 2020/2021, prospects for local investments in 2021 look rather bleak, and in fact below-average investment levels can be expected. This is despite economic analysts pinning dom...

Tue, 06 Apr 2021 15:17:21 GMT
Nored Maintains Stability Amid Financial Woes
[New Era] Omuthiya -- The Northern Regions Electricity Distributor (Nored) insists that the company is solvent amid concerns that the entity is financially crippled and failing to honour payments to creditors.

Tue, 06 Apr 2021 15:15:56 GMT
Domestic Savings Up Amid Pandemic
[New Era] Namibia's total domestic savings as a ratio of GDP is estimated to have increased to 18.5% in 2020, from 11.9% in the preceding year, despite some significant dissaving by the government. This is according to the Bank of Namibia (BoN) annua...

Tue, 06 Apr 2021 15:13:12 GMT
Youth Hold On to Swapo - Shaningwa
[New Era] Swakopmund -- Swapo secretary general Sophia Shaningwa has urged the Namibian youth to hold on to the Swapo party, as it is the only party they can trust.

Tue, 06 Apr 2021 15:09:04 GMT
Nathanael Gets Continental Title Shot
[New Era] One of Namibia's promising boxing talents Sebastianus 'Iron Fists' Nathanael is set to make his continental debut when he fights for the coveted vacant WBO Africa featherweight title against Zimbabwe's Hassan Milanzi this month.

Tue, 06 Apr 2021 15:06:11 GMT
Erasmus Tops 1,000 Career Runs As Eagles Soar
[New Era] Namibia's senior cricket side, the Eagles, inspirational captain Gerhard Erasmus on Saturday delivered an awe-inspiring performance on the opening day of the Castle Lite Series to surpass a record 1 000 T20 career runs as he steers to a sev...

Tue, 06 Apr 2021 14:23:27 GMT
Cross Border Truckers Complain of Ill-Treatment... Two Weeks Without Bathing
[New Era] Walvis Bay -- Cross border truck drivers at Walvis Bay feel they are subjected to inhumane conditions at the temporary truck port at Walvis Bay.

Tue, 06 Apr 2021 14:16:45 GMT
Four On the Run After Failed Robbery Attempt
[New Era] Walvis Bay -- Police in Erongo are looking for four suspects that are on the run after robbing a Chinese businessman and shooting his wife in the abdomen during a failed robbery Friday morning.

Tue, 06 Apr 2021 13:44:30 GMT
Farmers' Kraal With Charles Tjatindi - Communal Farmers Need All the Help They Can Get
[New Era] Agriculture remains the single largest source of income and livelihoods for rural households in the developing world, normally providing more than 50% of household income.

Tue, 06 Apr 2021 13:42:35 GMT
NPL to Sue NFA for 'Registering Clubs Illegally'
[New Era] The Namibia Premier League (NPL) has written to the secretary general of the Namibia Football Association (NFA), Franco Cosmos, cautioning that if the local football association does not desist from using the names of six clubs, they will b...

Tue, 06 Apr 2021 13:40:23 GMT
Opposition Laments Delays in Tsumeb CEO Recruitment
[New Era] Omuthiya -- IPC councillors in the Tsumeb municipality have lamented the prolonged process in the recruitment of a substantive CEO, nearly a year after interviews and shortlisting were done.

Tue, 06 Apr 2021 13:27:12 GMT
Ongwediva Trade Fair to Be Held Virtually
[New Era] Ongwediva -- Due to the prevailing Covid-19 pandemic, the Ongwediva Town Council will this year host its 20th annual trade fair virtually between 26 and 31 August.

Tue, 06 Apr 2021 13:26:29 GMT
Oshakati Abusive Nurses Removed From Patient Care
[New Era] Ongwediva -- The Ministry of Health and Social Services will investigate the conduct of nurses who have mistreated and assaulted an elderly patient at Oshakati Intermediate Hospital on 28 March 2021.

Tue, 06 Apr 2021 13:24:16 GMT
Be Wary Against Rain-Induced Livestock Diseases
[New Era] It is important to treat livestock diseases immediately that occur during the rainy season, as prolonging such treatment could be detrimental to the animal?s health.

Tue, 06 Apr 2021 13:24:16 GMT
Geingob Trashes Corruption Claims
[New Era] President Hage Geingob has vehemently denied claims linking him to the widely publicised Fishrot scandal.

Tue, 06 Apr 2021 13:24:15 GMT
Swapo Denounces Calls to Overthrow Geingob ... Ipc Denies Petition
[New Era] Ongwediva -- The Swapo party leadership in Oshana has denounced attempts by some individuals of IPC calling on the nation to sign an online petition to overthrow President Hage Geingob and his cabinet.

Tue, 06 Apr 2021 13:24:12 GMT
Transitioning From Agriculture to Agribusiness
[New Era] At times, one wishes to interrupt the morphology of the old term 'agriculture' to 'agribusiness' to meet current demands. Thereafter, we can perhaps attempt to draw a line between livestock keeping and actual farming for commercial purposes...

Tue, 06 Apr 2021 10:58:46 GMT
Fishrot Stink Follows Swapo
[Namibian] DOCUMENTS submitted to the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) show how former minister of justice Sacky Shanghala instructed a Fishrot lawyer to fund Swapo politicians and president Hage Geingob's party campaigns.

Tue, 06 Apr 2021 10:57:13 GMT
UIs Tin Mine Workers Allege Unfair Treatment
[Namibian] AT least 200 workers at Uis Tin Mine held a demonstration last Thursday over alleged unfair treatment by the mine's management.

Tue, 06 Apr 2021 10:56:45 GMT
Man Robbed of Car, Left Tied to Tree
[Namibian] A MAN was robbed of his Toyota Runx on Saturday night at Oshikango after he was allegedly asked by three unknown men to drop them off at Oshakati.

Tue, 06 Apr 2021 10:55:50 GMT
Amupanda Urges Other Councils to Follow Windhoek
[Namibian] WINDHOEK mayor Job Amupanda has urged municipalities around the country to follow the capital's example in submitting funding proposals to various international stakeholders.

Tue, 06 Apr 2021 10:55:14 GMT
Jonas Eyes Ukraine Gold
[Namibian] NAMIBIA's Jonas Junias Jonas will face home favourite Oleksandr Zheleznyak at the International Manger Memorial Tournament (Class A) for the men's 63kg category honours in Kherson, Ukraine today.



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