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Wed, 11 Aug 2021 15:35:17 GMT
Dispatched Thoughts - for the Good of Sports
[New Era] There is no doubt that in recent years, sport has been getting a great deal of success and coverage both on and off the field.

Wed, 11 Aug 2021 15:34:48 GMT
Outjo Murder Accused Denies Guilt
[New Era] A 23-year-old Outjo resident, accused of killing his 19-year-old girlfriend in a fit of jealousy, pleaded not guilty to a charge of murder this week before Windhoek High Court Judge Naomi Shivute.

Wed, 11 Aug 2021 15:33:50 GMT
Bank Employee Catches Alleged Conman Red-Handed
[New Era] While on patrol with the Namibian Police, Bank Windhoek's Customer Contact Centre Agent Bonifacius Chaunelesethle caught a scammer in the act on Thursday, 29 July 2021.

Wed, 11 Aug 2021 15:19:15 GMT
Mysterious Fire Damages Irrigation Project
[New Era] Rundu -- Employees at the government's Sikondo irrigation project on Saturday battled a mysterious fire that caused substantial damage to the facility. The damage is estimated at about N$600 000.

Wed, 11 Aug 2021 15:17:08 GMT
Boxer Aids the Humblers Care Centre
[New Era] Following a recent article by this publication, highlighting the plight of The Humblers daycare centre in the Goreangab informal settlement of the capital, local boxer Silvanus Denzel extended a helping hand with his donation of household u...

Wed, 11 Aug 2021 15:16:55 GMT
Pupil Accused of Rape Remanded in Custody
[New Era] A 19-year-old grade 10 learner, who is accused of raping a 67-year-old woman, was denied bail in the Ondangwa Magistrate's Court on Monday.

Wed, 11 Aug 2021 15:14:43 GMT
Dreams Empowering the Youth
[New Era] After waking up at dawn, Lydia Shilongo (22) opens her kiosk selling breakfast to community members on their way to work in the mining town of Tsumeb in northern Namibia.

Wed, 11 Aug 2021 15:05:20 GMT
Standard Bank Donates Oxygen Concentrators
[New Era] Standard Bank has donated three five-litre oxygen concentrators to the value of N$63 000 to the Healing Haven Otjiwarongo Hospice.

Wed, 11 Aug 2021 14:21:27 GMT
NUST, MTC Collaborate On High School Game Design Jam
[New Era] Berhanne Wheeler, one of two winners of the first-ever High School Game Design Jam (HSGDJ) competition, said the event was a great experience, where he learnt many skills while designing his game.

Wed, 11 Aug 2021 14:08:47 GMT
Popya With Katrina Shiimi - Breaking Taboos Surrounding Feminine Health
[New Era] Having experienced feminine health issues in the past and overcoming it successfully, Katrina Shiimi is now on a mission to help other women feel comfortable to talk about vaginal health, because it is such an important part of a woman's ov...

Wed, 11 Aug 2021 13:55:07 GMT
Nam Committed to Middle East Peace Process
[New Era] Namibia's policy of 'being friends to all and enemy of none' does exist, and does not create a moral and political dilemma in the execution of the country's international relations policy, international relations executive director Penda Na...

Wed, 11 Aug 2021 13:55:06 GMT
'Reject the Marginalised Tag' ... SAN Community Implored
[New Era] Tsumkwe -- Deputy Prime Minister Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has called upon the San community in Tsumkwe to reject the marginalised tag.

Wed, 11 Aug 2021 13:51:11 GMT
SPYL Leader Released On Bail
[New Era] The State's notion of a strong prima facie case alone is not sufficient to deny the release of Swapo Party Youth League leader Sylas Mungoba from police custody.

Wed, 11 Aug 2021 13:34:43 GMT
African Diplomats Assist Tsumkwe Community
[New Era] Tsumkwe -- African ambassadors accredited to Namibia this week donated N$146 000 towards community projects in Tsumkwe.

Wed, 11 Aug 2021 13:32:50 GMT
Youth Alcohol Consumption Should Not Become a Public Health Crisis
[New Era] As countries in southern Africa decrease restrictions on the sale of alcohol, the question that should be asked is, do we want to see and experience a permanent change in how alcohol is sold and consumed in our communities and country?

Wed, 11 Aug 2021 13:32:16 GMT
More Victims Emerge in Salary Fraud Case
[New Era] The number of cases of the health workers from the Oshakati Intermediate Hospital, who were robbed of their full salaries at the end of July, has increased from 13 to 19.

Wed, 11 Aug 2021 13:25:33 GMT
Namdia Donates Over N$7 Million to Fight Covid-19
[New Era] To further demonstrate its commitment to the fight against the global pandemic, the Namdia Foundation, in close collaboration with Namdia clients, recently donated over N$7.1 million to the health ministry.

Wed, 11 Aug 2021 13:25:06 GMT
Möller Widow Narrates Her Ordeal
[New Era] The widow of Walvis Bay businessman, Hans-Jorg Möller, who was killed during a daring robbery when he came to the defence of his wife and children during the early morning hours of 17 June 2016, narrated her ordeal in the Windhoek High Cou...

Thu, 12 Aug 2021 08:26:50 GMT
Nesa Primed for Dota 2 National Final
[Namibian] ANOTHER successful Namibia Electronic Sports Association (Nesa) tournament concludes this weekend.

Thu, 12 Aug 2021 08:26:27 GMT
Cosafa Women Eye Glory
[Namibian] THE inaugural Confederation of African Football (CAF) Women's Champions League Cosafa qualifier tournament will provide some of the best clubs in the region with the opportunity to be crowned champions of southern Africa and test their ski...

Wed, 11 Aug 2021 13:55:07 GMT
Orlando Stadium to Host Warriors' World Cup Qualifiers
[New Era] The Orlando Stadium in Soweto, South Africa will play host to the Brave Warriors' 2022 Fifa World Cup qualifying games set for next month.

Wed, 11 Aug 2021 09:37:46 GMT
City of Windhoek Says Residents Must Be Vigilant During Fire Season
[Namibia Economist] The City of Windhoek has urged all residents to help them curb veld fires by being extra cautious when handling fire especially during this dry and windy season.

Wed, 11 Aug 2021 09:30:57 GMT
Opportunities and Risks Beckon As Namibia Establishes Itself More As an International Oil and Gas Player
[Namibia Economist] Historically overlooked by independent oil companies (IOCs) and considered something of an oil and gas frontier state, Namibia is establishing itself more prominently on the international oil and gas map.

Wed, 11 Aug 2021 09:30:12 GMT
Khomas Regional Council Seeks Submission of Proposals for Various Projects
[Namibia Economist] The Windhoek Rural Constituency through the Khomas Regional Council is inviting interested residents to submit project proposals for support under the programmes: Regional Specific Action Plan; Micro Finance and Cash and Food for ...

Wed, 11 Aug 2021 06:34:26 GMT
Vaccine Rush Hits Windhoek
[Namibian] HORDES of people made their way to the Windhoek Showgrounds' vaccine drive-through and walk-in site to receive their second dose of the AstraZeneca vaccine on Tuesday.

Tue, 10 Aug 2021 12:11:41 GMT
'Thank You for Saving My Life'
[Namibian] EVERY morning before her shift starts, nurse Mercy Mosemedi likes to read letters from patients who have just been discharged from hospital.

Wed, 11 Aug 2021 06:34:27 GMT
Equipment Worth N$600 000 Up in Flames At Irrigation Project
[Namibian] EQUIPMENT worth N$600 000 went up in flames at the Sikondo Irrigation project on Saturday afternoon.

Wed, 11 Aug 2021 06:34:24 GMT
Namibian Creatives Pay Tribute to Mpura, Hadebe and Killer Kau
[Namibian] THE amapiano industry lost three hitmakers on Monday morning.

Tue, 10 Aug 2021 13:52:25 GMT
Ex-Magistrate Appears for Fraud in Regional Court
[New Era] A former magistrate alongside his co-accused facing criminal charges for allegedly fraudulently assisting a South African family to obtain Namibian citizenship, in exchange for money, made their first appearance in the Windhoek Regional Cou...

Tue, 10 Aug 2021 13:50:24 GMT
Police Shooting Survivor Recuperating
[New Era] The surviving victim of the Oshikango shooting said although she is still in a lot of pain, she is recovering well.



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