[New Era] Despite the economic fallout caused by the Covid-19 pandemic, the Ministry of Urban and Rural Development said it has achieved its goal of delivering 200 residential units.

[New Era] Walvis Bay -- The reputable Walvis Bay business, Magic Discounters, was brought to its knees yesterday as a fire ravaged through the shop that has been the lifeline of many families and business at the coast.

[New Era] A Windhoek-based Swapo youth leader, entangled in a bribery plot to allegedly mobilise for the release of the Fishrot accused from custody on bail,

[New Era] A former Brave Warriors chiropractor, who was later charged with murder as well as poaching, has died in custody.

[Namibian] THE water to be produced from the planned multibillion-dollar desalination plant could be too expensive for end consumers - especially the vulnerable communities in rural areas and informal settlements.

[Namibian] NAMIBIA recorded 19 cases of human trafficking last year.

[Namibian] THE Ovaherero Traditional Authority (OTA) says it has not ruled out taking legal action against the Namibian and German governments over the joint declaration on the genocide of 1904 to 1908, concluded in May.

[New Era] While violations of the Covid-19 regulations in both Omusati and Ohangwena are minimal, the selling of alcohol during prohibited hours is still eminent in some parts, particularly in the villages, where communities continue to sell the trad...

[New Era] Walvis Bay -- While firefighters were battling the blaze that engulfed Magic Discounters in Walvis Bay yesterday, the shop's manager, Martin Cordier and his son Giandre Cordier were arrested and charged.

[New Era] The newly appointed CEO of Otavi Town Council, Sakaria Wodibo Haulofu, said he brings new dimensions to revive the town, as well as enforce cohesion within the workforce.

[New Era] A 67-year-old man, who was initially refused bail in the Walvis Bay Magistrate's Court, succeeded in having that decision overturned in the Windhoek High Court on appeal.

[New Era] Government's rollout of the 250 000 Sinopharm doses got off to a smooth start yesterday morning as people streamed to the various vaccine centres to get inoculated against the virulent Covid-19.

[New Era] Windhoek Rural councillor Piet Adams says he is concerned about the safety of farmworkers who were recently evicted from farm Tsatsaxas near Dordabis, saying the timing of the evictions is a big problem.

[New Era] The bribery trial of former Investec Namibia (now Ninety-One) managing director James Hatuikulipi and co-accused Sakaria Kuutondokwa Kokule is on hold.

[New Era] The rape trial of a former magistrate and his cousin has been sent back to the criminal mentions roll of Windhoek High Court acting Judge Kobus Miller for the fixing of new dates. Former magistrate Jaco Kennedy and his cousin Ray Cloete wil...

[New Era] The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) has decided to hold public interviews for the shortlisted candidates to fill the position of Ombudsman.

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[New Era] Okahandja -- The mortal remains of Chief Kilus Munyuku III Nguvauva, who passed away at the age of 64 due to Covid-19 complications, were laid to rest with full state honours at the Ovambanderu sacred burial site at Okahandja on Saturday.

[Namibian] AT the rate people are dying of Covid-19, Windhoek's main cemetery at Pionierspark will no longer be open for funerals by 2024.

[New Era] Hundreds of mourners defied Covid-19 public health regulations to bid farewell to Ovaherero Paramount Chief Vekuii Rukoro, who was laid to rest at Okahandja yesterday.

[Namibia Economist] The first vaccination drive through station at the Windhoek Showgrounds will start operations on Tuesday, 20 July.

[New Era] Legal representation for some of the men accused of working in cahoots with a former public prosecutor to scam the Office of the Judiciary in witness fees is delaying the start of their trial.

[Namibian] Goalkeeper Veli Mothwa proved the shoot-out hero as South Africa claimed a fifth Cosafa Cup title with a 5-4 victory on penalties against Senegal following a 0-0 draw in the 2021 final in Nelson Mandela Bay on Sunday.

[Namibian] TWO lions in the Kunene region caused havoc at farm Leeukop, killing 76 farm animals on Thursday lat week.

[Namibian] AROUND 4,6 billion people use the internet every day.

[Namibian] AS of today ordinary passports and refugee passports will cost an extra N$200.

[Namibian] A GERMAN tax attorney - Hanno Berger, known as the mastermind behind the so-called biggest tax scandal of the century worth N$941 billion, was arrested by Swiss authorities.

[Namibian] FOOD and non-alcoholic beverage costs have been responsible for the increased cost of living in the country, as consumers are diverting more of their income towards buying food.

[New Era] A struggling mushroom grower in Oshikoto says he will soon start making biscuits, an addition to his existing wide range of products such as soup, dried mushrooms and seeds.

[Namibia Economist] Agribank Namibia is celebrating Yolanda Kavetuna, a dedicated millennial female part time farmer specializing in livestock framing in communal areas. She has over nine years years of extensive experience in farming and is currentl...