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Wed, 28 Jul 2021 13:26:31 GMT
Why Good Posture Is Important
[Namibian] MECHANICAL lower back pain refers to back pain caused by strain on soft tissue structures such as muscle, fascia (connective tissue) and ligaments.

Wed, 28 Jul 2021 13:26:30 GMT
Roads Authority Suspends Bookings
[Namibian] The Roads Authority (RA) announced that the temporary suspension of bookings for learner's license testing will be extended to next week Friday.

Wed, 28 Jul 2021 13:26:30 GMT
Covid-19 - the Battle of a Gandmother and Her Granddaughter
[Namibian] AS DOCTORS and scientists continue to research the after effects of the Covid-19 virus, Anna Shivute says theirs has been the biggest fight of their life.

Wed, 28 Jul 2021 13:26:30 GMT
Driver Demands N$1,1m for 'Illegal' Job Transfer
[Namibian] A KAVANGO East Regional Council (KERC) driver, who was dismissed from the council for allegedly being transferred in contravention of his conditions of employment, is claiming N$1 126 992 from the council.

Wed, 28 Jul 2021 13:26:29 GMT
Humans of Windhoek Tells 'Covid-19 Stories'
[Namibian] The ongoing pandemic is a place rich with stories many of us could never have imagined. In just over a year, the new normal has been the reality of masks, social distance and isolation.

Wed, 28 Jul 2021 13:26:29 GMT
More Charges for Wasserfall Murder Suspect
[Namibian] ADDITIONAL charges have been laid against one of the accused in the murder of Shannon Wasserfall.

Wed, 28 Jul 2021 13:26:29 GMT
Bok Captain Targeted in Outjo Racism Incident
[Namibian] ALLEGED racist remarks aimed at black Springbok rugby captain Siya Kolisi, who is married to a white woman, on Saturday formed part of a shocking incident at Outjo during which black patrons at a lodge were reportedly called baboons and pi...

Wed, 28 Jul 2021 13:26:26 GMT
Tears Flow for Woman Who Raised 25 Kids
[Namibian] JAFET /Uxamb weeps as the casket is lowered.

Wed, 28 Jul 2021 11:31:10 GMT
Kunene Health Director Denies Oxygen Shortage
[Namibian] KUNENE health director Thomas Shapumba has refuted allegations that the Opuwo Rural Hospital is sending Covid-19 patients home because it is experiencing a lack of oxygen.

Wed, 28 Jul 2021 11:31:10 GMT
Noa's Reappointment 'An Insult to the Nation'
[Namibian] OPPOSITION parliamentarians said they will today reject the decision by president Hage Geingob to recommend the reappointment of Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) director general Paulus Noa for another five-year term.

Wed, 28 Jul 2021 11:31:07 GMT
N$17,6m Clinic Still Incomplete
[Namibian] THE construction of the Onamafila clinic in the Ohangwena region's Oshikunde constituency remains incomplete.

Wed, 28 Jul 2021 13:26:30 GMT
Accused Thought Dagga Was Chicken Feed
[Namibian] CONGOLESE national Gilbert Kalenga (31) says he thought the N$1,35 million worth of dagga that was delivered to him last month was a consignment of chicken feed.

Wed, 28 Jul 2021 13:26:29 GMT
Empowering Youth Through Handwork Skills
[Namibian] A FOUR-MEMBER entrepreneurial group from Walvis Bay has been training the youth in different towns to empower themselves through handwork skills.

Wed, 28 Jul 2021 13:26:31 GMT
Sendry On Becoming a Mother
[Namibian] IT seems the winds of change are blowing and bringing about new experiences for many this year.

Wed, 28 Jul 2021 13:26:30 GMT
Entrepreneurship Opportunity Notice Fake
[Namibian] THE Ministry of Labour, Industrial Relations and Employment Creation issued a media statement saying a notice circulating on social media informing the public about a programme powered by the International Development Association (IDA) to ...

Wed, 28 Jul 2021 13:26:29 GMT
'He Paved the Way for Us'
[Namibian] VETERAN broadcaster John ya Kanandjembo, also known as 'Aantu ya Nehale', is remembered as someone who paved the way for young reporters.

Wed, 28 Jul 2021 09:25:48 GMT
Local Pork Consumption On the Rise
[New Era] The index for pigs on a monthly basis increased by 0.3% in May 2021, from a decline of 13.8% recorded in the preceding month. The index recorded a growth of 8.9% year on year.

Tue, 27 Jul 2021 15:57:48 GMT
D-Day for Anti-Corruption Commission Top Jobs
[New Era] Acting director general of the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) Paulus Noa, whose employment contract will come to an end this month, yesterday said it is premature to say whether or not he would accept a new five-year contract if offered o...

Tue, 27 Jul 2021 15:53:40 GMT
New Date Set for Nimt Murder Trial
[Namibian] THE trial of double murder-accused Ernst Lichtenstrasser, who is being prosecuted over the slaying of the Namibian Institute of Mining and Technology's two top executives at Arandis in April 2019, is now scheduled to continue from 27 Septe...

Tue, 27 Jul 2021 15:53:15 GMT
Development Bank Donates Equipment to Robert Mugabe Clinic
[Namibia Economist] The Development Bank of Namibia has medical equipment consisting of a sterilizer machine, 8 mobile hospital curtains, 10 oxygen regulators and a medicine trolley worth N$88,000 to the Robert Mugabe Clinic, bringing the Bank's COVI...

Tue, 27 Jul 2021 15:52:31 GMT
Youthful Miller Makes Fine Olympics Debut
[Namibian] THE youthful Alex Miller made a fine debut at the Tokyo Olympics when he came 31st in the Men's Cross Country mountain bike event yesterday, finishing nine minutes and 12 seconds behind the winner, Thomas Pidcock of Great Britain.

Wed, 28 Jul 2021 07:59:51 GMT
Conditions Contribute to Vorster's Elimination
[Namibian] Conditions contribute to Vorster's elimination

Wed, 28 Jul 2021 07:59:48 GMT
Three African Titles for Salute Academy
[Namibian] THE MTC Salute Boxing Academy is starting to become a continental force after two more African title victories over the weekend took its overall tally to three African titles.

Wed, 28 Jul 2021 07:01:02 GMT
Walters to Stay As Acting Ombudsman
[Namibian] President Hage Geingob has appointed Namibia's ombudsman, John Walters, as acting ombudsman for two months from the start of August, the Judicial Service Commission (JSC) has announced.

Wed, 28 Jul 2021 06:55:10 GMT
Geingob Nominates Three ECN Commissioners
[Namibian] PRESIDENT Hage Geingob has asked the National Assembly (NA) to approve the nomination of three people as commissioners of the Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN).

Tue, 27 Jul 2021 16:11:39 GMT
Africa CDC Responds to Namibia's Pandemic Fight
[New Era] The African Union Commission (AUC), through the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC), offered over N$3 million in the form of specialised labour aid and medical supplies towards Namibia's coronavirus pandemic respo...

Tue, 27 Jul 2021 16:11:21 GMT
Botswana Takes Over Sacu Chair
[Namibia Economist] Botswana will assume the Chairmanship of the Southern African Customs Union (SACU) Summit, Council of Ministers and Commission, effective from the 15 July 2021 to the 14 July 2022, SACU Executive Secretary Paulina Elago, announced...

Tue, 27 Jul 2021 16:10:58 GMT
Booys' Lawyer Quits
[New Era] The lawyer representing rape accused and former Okahandja regional councillor Steve Biko Booys' has thrown in the towel.

Tue, 27 Jul 2021 16:10:46 GMT
Miller Puts Up Good Fight but Falls Short
[New Era] Namibian mountain biker Alex Miller yesterday started off strongly in the men's cross-country race and at one point seemed well on course to catch up with the leading pack, but his adrenalised performance, unfortunately, proved insufficient...

Tue, 27 Jul 2021 16:10:15 GMT
Meroro Factors in World Title Showdown
[Namibian] VIKAPITA Meroro could have an indirect bearing on who wins the IBF, WBA and WBO heavyweight title fight between Anthony Joshua and Oleksandr Usyk in London, England on 25 September.



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