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Tue, 22 Jun 2021 08:41:01 GMT
Debate Over 'Unproven' Worm Drug Lingers
[New Era] The Namibia Medicines Regulatory Council (NMRC) registrar of medicines, Johannes Gaeseb, has reiterated the council's stance that it has not received an application for the use of Ivermectin-related medicines supported by sufficient scienti...

Mon, 21 Jun 2021 14:09:39 GMT
Through a Nurse's Eyes ... Inside a Covid-19 Critical Care Unit
[Namibian] FIVE nurses in Windhoek Central Hospital's Covid-19 intensive care unit (ICU) last week ended a 12-hour shift in tears as they lost yet another patient - a 27-year-old pregnant woman.

Tue, 22 Jun 2021 08:41:00 GMT
UAE Bars Namibian Travellers
[New Era] The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has announced it will prohibit travellers from Namibia, Liberia and Sierra Leone from entering that country on national and foreign flights, effective as of yesterday.

Tue, 22 Jun 2021 08:40:57 GMT
Rundu Overwhelmed With Covid Admissions
[New Era] Rundu -- The Rundu Intermediate Hospital is getting overwhelmed as the hospital's Covid-19 admissions continue to increase.

Tue, 22 Jun 2021 08:40:53 GMT
Ar, Geingob Land Deal 'Not Enforceable'... As Govt Appeals 200 000 Erven Judgement
[New Era] The attorney general's office has filed an application to appeal the decision of Windhoek High Court Judge Orben Sibeya who shot down their objection against the particulars of claim in an application by the Affirmative Repositioning (AR) m...

Tue, 22 Jun 2021 08:40:50 GMT
58 Erongo Teachers Contract Covid
[New Era] At least five schools have temporarily closed after 58 teachers and 188 learners and 11 institutional workers tested positive for Covid-19 at various schools in the Erongo region.

Tue, 22 Jun 2021 08:40:49 GMT
Former Acting Judge Succumbs to Virus
[New Era] Former acting judge and long-serving regional magistrate Alexis Helena Diergaardt has died after battling Covid-19. Diergaardt succumbed to the deadly virus on Saturday in a local hospital. Her husband Ronald is currently in the same hospit...

Tue, 22 Jun 2021 08:40:46 GMT
Six Children Drown in Zambezi
[New Era] Six children drowned near the Chobe River when the boat they were travelling in capsized few minutes after leaving the Nakabolelwa shore.

Tue, 22 Jun 2021 06:56:30 GMT
Hango Fails in Supreme Court Appeal Bid
[New Era] The Oshakati High Court has dismissed an application by convicted rapist and businessman Sindano Hango to appeal his conviction in the Supreme Court.

Tue, 22 Jun 2021 06:56:24 GMT
Repo Rate Kept Unchanged At 3.75 Percent
[New Era] The Bank of Namibia's Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has kept the repo rate unchanged at 3.75%.

Tue, 22 Jun 2021 06:34:54 GMT
Mariental Aims At Relieving Plight of the Vulnerable
[Namibian] THE Mariental municipality has prioritised addressing the plight of the elderly, single mothers and people living in informal settlements through its N$127-million budget for the 2021/2022 financial year.

Mon, 21 Jun 2021 15:10:11 GMT
Golden Girls Shine in Europe
[Namibian] NAMIBIA's budding young superstars Christine Mboma and Beatrice Masilingi once again delivered the goods when they won their races at international meetings in Europe over the weekend.

Mon, 21 Jun 2021 14:09:45 GMT
Seven Pupils Allegedly Molested in Hostel
[Namibian] SEVEN pupils at Tubusis Primary School in the Erongo region were allegedly molested by an older boy in the school hostel.

Mon, 21 Jun 2021 14:09:44 GMT
Investment Board Wants SMEs to Advertise in Dubai
[Namibian] NAMIBIA has secured a pavilion at the 2021 Dubai expo to showcase the country's products, services, and investment opportunities.

Mon, 21 Jun 2021 14:09:44 GMT
Poor Workmanship to Cost Taxpayers
[Namibian] THE Ministry of Works and Transport requires N$800 000 to demolish the first phase of the Mariental Youth Complex, which was built in 2008.

Mon, 21 Jun 2021 14:09:43 GMT
Former Intelligence Boss, Police Chief Dies
[Namibian] Former Namibia Central Intelligence Service (NCIS) director general and Namibian Police chief Lucas Hangula has died after a short illness.

Mon, 21 Jun 2021 14:09:42 GMT
Covid-19 - Churches Struggle to Rake in Offerings
[Namibian] THE Covid-19 pandemic has severely hampered church donations, resulting in congregations being cash-strapped.

Mon, 21 Jun 2021 14:09:40 GMT
Namibians Gobble Up Ivermectin As Covid Cases Soar
[Namibian] AGRICULTURAL retail giant Agra says it has been flooded with customers rushing to buy the veterinary medicine ivermectin supposedly to treat Covid-19.

Mon, 21 Jun 2021 14:09:37 GMT
Ondangwa, Oshakati Market Days Suspended
[Namibian] THE town councils of Oshakati and Ondangwa have suspended their popular market days.

Mon, 21 Jun 2021 14:09:35 GMT
Windhoek Seeks Renewable Power Partner
[Namibian] THE Windhoek municipality plans to use public-private partnership to construct its 25 MW plant, the council announced in an advert last week.

Mon, 21 Jun 2021 14:01:21 GMT
SADC Pays Tribute to President Kenneth Kaunda
[Namibia Economist] The death of the first President of independent Zambia, Kenneth Kaunda has not only robbed Zambia of its liberation leader, but also deprived southern Africa of a strong campaigner for African unity and deeper regional integration...

Tue, 22 Jun 2021 08:53:02 GMT
Uganda Serve-Off Tennis Dream Against Namibia
[Monitor] By Deus Bugembe

Tue, 22 Jun 2021 08:40:56 GMT
Pandemic Halts Omusati Projects
[New Era] The effects of the Covid-19 on the local economy has negatively impacted the completion of developmental projects in Omusati, governor Erginus Endjala said in his state of the regions address on Friday.

Tue, 22 Jun 2021 08:40:51 GMT
Crime in Omusati On the Rise
[New Era] The Omusati region has during the last financial year seen an alarming increase in cases of assault, stock theft and break-ins, governor Erginus Endjala revealed.

Tue, 22 Jun 2021 06:35:28 GMT
Namibia Epitomises Cosafa Magic
[Namibian] TWO thrilling Brave Warriors clashes have been listed in the Cosafa Cup's all time top five best games of the competition.

Mon, 21 Jun 2021 15:10:38 GMT
Virtual Cycling Is Back
[Namibian] VIRTUAL cycling has once again taken centre stage amongst Namibia's cycling community, with the Cymot Winter Cup now in full swing.

Mon, 21 Jun 2021 14:09:42 GMT
Mental Check-Up for Child-Rape Accused
[Namibian] A MAN charged with raping a five-year-old girl after abducting her from a daycare centre in Windhoek nearly two years ago has to undergo psychiatric examination before he stands trial, a judge has ordered in the High Court.

Mon, 21 Jun 2021 14:09:41 GMT
Banks' Credit-Card Model Disrupted
[Namibian] NAMIBIAN commercial banks up to the end of April this year earned over N$26 million through credit cards - a market which has now attracted financial technology companies seeking to disrupt that space.

Mon, 21 Jun 2021 14:09:39 GMT
Bukalo Staff Unhappy With Acting CEO Appointment
[Namibian] THE appointment of Boniface Mutumba as the new acting chief executive officer (CEO) of the Bukalo Village Council in the Zambezi region is frowned upon by some staff members, as he is not a council employee.

Mon, 21 Jun 2021 14:09:38 GMT
Calls to Mourn Rukoro for a Month
[Namibian] CALLS have been made for the Ovaherero Traditional Authority (OTA) to ask the government to have their late paramount chief, Vekuii Rukoro, buried on 18 July.



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