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Fri, 29 Oct 2021 08:05:40 GMT
Namibian Eagles Enter 'The Unknown'
[Namibian] NAMIBIA's fairytale run at the T20 World Cup continued with a four-wicket win against Scotland on Wednesday, but their real test now lies ahead when they come face to face with some of the giants of the world game.

Fri, 29 Oct 2021 08:04:10 GMT
Rugby Dispute Overshadows Final
[Namibian] THE Namibia club rugby finals are due to take place at the Hage Geingob National Rugby Stadium tomorrow afternoon, although a final decision about which teams are eligible to play was still pending late yesterday.

Fri, 29 Oct 2021 07:57:48 GMT
Spotlight On National Awards
[Namibian] THE country's exceptional sport personalities will be recognised for their efforts at the annual Namibia Sport Awards in Windhoek tomorrow.

Thu, 28 Oct 2021 11:35:26 GMT
Young, Restless and Unemployed
[New Era] A youthful parliamentarian has branded the scourge of unemployment as a serious crisis that warrants a declaration of a state of emergency.

Thu, 28 Oct 2021 11:13:31 GMT
Japan Helps to Improve Maternal Care Capacity
[New Era] The health ministry has received US$270 000 (about N$4 million) from the Japanese government to improve and increase the uptake of reproductive, maternal, newborn and child health services to mitigate the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on ...

Thu, 28 Oct 2021 10:55:06 GMT
Germany Can Offer More - Minister Alweendo
[Namibian] Mines and energy minister Tom Alweendo says the about N$18,4 billion German development aid offer to compensate for the 1904-08 genocide is not enough and that the former colonial power can offer more.

Thu, 28 Oct 2021 11:45:41 GMT
Namibia Industrial Development Agency Office Goes Months Without Power
[New Era] Rundu -- The Namibia Industrial Development Agency (NIDA)'s Rundu regional office has been without electricity for the past two months. Their water supply has also been disconnected due to unpaid debt.

Thu, 28 Oct 2021 11:41:23 GMT
Judgment Day for Murder-Accused Valombola
[New Era] It is D-day for murder-accused senior government official Likius Valombola who stands accused of murdering student leader Helao Ndjaba in May 2018.

Thu, 28 Oct 2021 11:40:09 GMT
Trial of Alleged Serial Rapist Resumes
[New Era] The rape, assault, attempted rape and attempted murder trial of a Windhoek resident, who is accused of 23 offences, including the rape and mutilation of a 10-year-old girl in 2018, resumed this week in the High Court before Judge Dinnah Usi...

Thu, 28 Oct 2021 11:37:41 GMT
Oshakati to Provide Ompumbu Residents With Potable Water
[New Era] Oshakati Town Council's construction of water reservoirs, estimated to cost about N$8 million, is expected to boost the water pressure and supply about 800 erven in Ompumbu Extension 1, 2 and Ompumbu Proper.

Thu, 28 Oct 2021 11:36:29 GMT
Parliament in Session - MPs Called to Embrace Heritage Policy
[New Era] Education minister Anna Nghipondoka has called on fellow members of parliament to embrace the new Namibia Arts, Culture and Heritage Policy (NACHP).

Thu, 28 Oct 2021 11:21:10 GMT
Parliament in Session - Alweendo Troubled By 'Divisive' Genocide Debate
[New Era] Mines and energy minister Tom Alweendo says he is worried by the genocide debate in parliament, which he claims, has become "divisive", and at times turned into mudslinging.

Thu, 28 Oct 2021 11:19:34 GMT
Dentists Saga - Ministry Pleads for More Time
[New Era] The finance ministry wants more time to respond to the Namibian Dental Association in order to address outdated fees for dentists contracted to the Public Service Medical Aid Scheme.

Thu, 28 Oct 2021 11:18:20 GMT
Hate Speech Plants 'Seeds of Disunity'
[New Era] Hate speech plants the seeds of disunity, hatred and intolerance, leading to breaking down the fabric of basic human values, President Hage Geingob has said.

Thu, 28 Oct 2021 11:10:42 GMT
Service Delivery Vital for Regional Development
[New Era] Khomas governor Laura McLeod-Katjirua has once again expressed that robust service delivery to the citizens and general public is a priority at regional governance level for social and economic development.

Thu, 28 Oct 2021 11:10:21 GMT
Mr Gay Namibia Entries Close On Friday
[Namibian] PEOPLE who are confident and proud to be part of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer (or questioning), and intersex community and have a passion for the modelling scene are being called to seize the opportunity to enter the Mr G...

Thu, 28 Oct 2021 10:51:25 GMT
'Phenomenal' Gladiators Face Copper Queens
[Namibian] The Brave Gladiators will be a different proposition when they face Zambia's Copper Queens in the final round of the Africa Cup of Nations qualifier, says Namibia's head coach, Woody Jacobs.

Thu, 28 Oct 2021 10:40:41 GMT
Geingob to Witness Namibian Defence Force Joint Field Training
[New Era] President Hage Geingob will be witnessing the completion and confer order, decorations and medals to deserving Namibian Defence Force (NDF) members at Uulunga-wa-Kolondo in the Oshana region today. The NDF conducted the Joint Field Training...

Thu, 28 Oct 2021 10:33:53 GMT
Geingob Cup to Continue With Charity Drive
[Namibian] LIKE last year, the Dr Hage Geingob Cup will not take place this year due to Covid-19 and other factors, with the proceeds instead going to a charity drive to aid more than 20 old age homes and maternity shelters throughout the country.

Thu, 28 Oct 2021 15:47:01 GMT
COP26 Has to Be the Turning Point ... From Climate Negotiations to Climate Solutions #AfricaClimateCrisis
[New Era] The evidence is clear. In August this year, the world's scientists concluded once again that immediate action is required. Climate change is uncomfortably close to all our daily realities no matter where in the world we live. Already it is ...

Thu, 28 Oct 2021 09:18:59 GMT
Private Sector Urged to Support Communities
[Namibian] CAPRICORN and Lithon foundations are urging more private companies to collaborate towards building a sustainable future for all Namibians.

Wed, 27 Oct 2021 12:15:16 GMT
EU, City of Windhoek to Embark On Cleaning Campaign
[Namibia Economist] The European Union team in Namibia teamed up with the City of Windhoek, Hage Geingob Secondary School and Havana Primary School, Namibia Institute for Democracy and Physically Active Youth to host the Annual #CleanUp in Windhoek.

Wed, 27 Oct 2021 09:08:07 GMT
Canadian Oil Firm ReconAfrica Already Gained From Licence
[New Era] Canadian oil explorer ReconAfrica has already benefited financially through the Canadian Stock Exchange from the licence they obtained from the Namibian government for exploration in the two Kavango regions. Namibia, through the National Pe...

Wed, 27 Oct 2021 09:03:46 GMT
Govt Says SIM Card Registration Will Curb Crime
[New Era] Government yesterday said a plan to force people to register their identity when buying cell phone SIM cards is, among others, aimed at finding criminals who utilise technology to conduct crime.

Wed, 27 Oct 2021 09:01:08 GMT
Education Underspends By U.S.1,4 Million
[New Era] The auditor general's report for the Ministry of Education, Arts and Culture indicates an under expenditure of more than N$21 million for the year ended 31 March 2020.

Wed, 27 Oct 2021 09:00:07 GMT
International Series Filming At Walvis Bay
[Namibian] A PORTION of the B2 road between Aphrodite Beach and the bridge at the entrance of Walvis Bay will be closed today from 07h00 until 19h00 due to scenes being filmed for a new Amazon series called 'The Power'.

Wed, 27 Oct 2021 12:12:51 GMT
Khomas Primary Schools Inaugurate New Classrooms, Courtesy Govt of Japan
[Namibia Economist] The Khomas Region's Directorate of Education, Arts and Culture officially opened new blocks of classrooms at two primary schools in the region.

Wed, 27 Oct 2021 11:47:13 GMT
Governors Forum Restates Urgency to Improve Service Delivery
[Namibia Economist] The Khomas Region's Governor, Hon Laura Mcleod-Katjirua reiterated recently that robust service delivery to the general public is a priority at regional level and indispensable for social and economic development.

Wed, 27 Oct 2021 09:11:56 GMT
Fed-Up Judge Cancels Murder Accused's Bail
[New Era] "Enough is enough."

Wed, 27 Oct 2021 09:11:18 GMT
Theft Accused Health Workers Granted Bail
[New Era] Rundu -- Three health officials were granted bail for alleged theft of medicine, valued at N$4 767, at a Rundu clinic.



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