Namibia

Thu, 18 Apr 2024 04:50:26 GMT
Namibia Rhino Poaching On Rise in First Quarter of 2024
[VOA] Windhoek, Namibia -- Environmentalists in Namibia have accused local wildlife officials of hiding the real extent of rhino poaching in the Etosha National Park, which holds the highest concentration of black rhinos in the world. The Ministry of...

Thu, 18 Apr 2024 04:50:27 GMT
Namibia's Nama Community Rejects Green-Hydrogen Port Expansion
[VOA] Windhoek, Namibia -- Namibia's port authority, Namport, has proposed a port expansion on Shark Island, a heritage site that is sacred to the indigenous Nama ethnic group of southern Namibia.

Wed, 17 Apr 2024 10:26:16 GMT
Swapo Parliamentarian Says Namibians Should Not Work, Must Enjoy Natural Resources
[Namibian] Swapo parliamentarian Eliphas Dingara says if he had his way Namibians would not have to work, as the country has an abundance of natural resources to cater for the daily financial needs of citizens.

Wed, 17 Apr 2024 10:25:10 GMT
NFA Celebrates Cosafa Nominees
[Namibian] Having three nominations for the inaugural Cosafa Annual Awards indicates that Namibia is doing something right, says Namibia Football Association (NFA) president Robert Shimooshili.

Tue, 16 Apr 2024 09:53:16 GMT
Zambezi Police Search for Eight Escaped Suspects
[Namibian] Zambezi regional police are on the hunt for eight of the 11 suspects who escaped from the Katima Mulilo police station holding cells on Monday.

Tue, 16 Apr 2024 09:52:17 GMT
Health Ministry, Japan Launch Project to Curb Malnutrition
[Namibian] The Ministry of Health and Social Services in conjunction with the Japanese government through the World Health Organisation (WHO) yesterday launched a project in Windhoek to combat malnutrition in Namibia.

Tue, 16 Apr 2024 09:45:00 GMT
Industrialisation and Trade Ministry Engages Stakeholders On Economic Policies
[Namibia Economist] The Ministry of Industrialisation and Trade held a crucial public consultation among stakeholders to discuss four pivotal policy and legislative frameworks.

Tue, 16 Apr 2024 09:44:13 GMT
Annual Workshop Tackles Local Agricultural Crisis - Minister Urges Urgent Action
[Namibia Economist] The Ministry of Agriculture, Water, and Land Reform commenced with a pivotal five-day planning workshop on Monday aimed at confronting agricultural challenges head-on.

Tue, 16 Apr 2024 13:00:54 GMT
Swapo Youth League's Statement On the 'Disrespectful Behaviour' of the European Mission
[Namibian] This is a statement released by SPYL secretary Ephraim Nekongo on 13 April.

Thu, 11 Apr 2024 13:24:54 GMT
Health Ministry Allocates N$10 Billion to Address Expanding Populace
[Namibia Economist] The Ministry of Health and Social Services has unveiled plans to allocate N$10.9 billion toward meeting evolving health and social requirements in the nation.

Thu, 11 Apr 2024 12:48:18 GMT
Ministry Pumps N$5 Million Into Poultry Farming
[New Era] The agriculture ministry has set aside N$5 million for the poultry value chain development scheme in all 14 regions.

Thu, 11 Apr 2024 12:36:07 GMT
Treason Judgement Deferred
[New Era] The remaining seven men accused of trying to secede the then Caprivi Strip from Namibia in 1999 must wait another two months to hear their fate.

Thu, 11 Apr 2024 13:21:48 GMT
Multi-Million Dollar Comprehensive Facelift Projects At Etosha and Hardap Commence
[Namibia Economist] The Ministry of Environment, Forestry, and Tourism on Wednesday announced the commencement of renovation works at three entrance gates to Etosha National Park, alongside upgrades to sanitation facilities in both Etosha National Pa...

Thu, 11 Apr 2024 13:20:58 GMT
City of Windhoek Extends Deadline for Pensioners' Debt Relief Registration
[Namibia Economist] The City of Windhoek (CoW) has extended the deadline for pensioners to register for debt relief until May 31.

Thu, 11 Apr 2024 12:34:58 GMT
China Open to More Namibian Commodities
[New Era] China has been Namibia's second-largest trading partner for many years, and bilateral trade volumes between the two countries exceeded US$1.3 billion in 2023, with year-on-year growth of 16.5%.

Tue, 09 Apr 2024 10:31:21 GMT
Escaped Lion Attacks Zambezi Man
[New Era] Katima Mulilo -- Residents of Katima Mulilo Rural constituency had a rude awakening with two lions. Escaped from the Chobe National Park, roaming around their villages, with one lion having now been killed after attacking a villager.

Tue, 09 Apr 2024 10:21:50 GMT
Police Urged to Take GBV Reports More Seriously
[Namibian] Usakos mayor Irene Simeon-Kurtz has urged the police to take cases of gender-based violence (GBV) reported to them more seriously.

Mon, 08 Apr 2024 10:32:18 GMT
Woman Killed By Ex-Boyfriend - Sought Police Assistance Prior to Murder
[New Era] Walvis Bay -- Domestic violence continues to create horror among families as victims, mostly women, lose their lives at the hands of abusive partners.

Mon, 08 Apr 2024 08:25:57 GMT
Patriarchal Society a Thorn for Women Presidential Candidates
[Namibian] As Namibia's upcoming presidential and National Assembly elections are seeing more female contenders, analysts say the country's deeply rooted patriarchal mindset may significantly hinder their chances, especially for those running indepen...

Mon, 08 Apr 2024 10:08:12 GMT
'Original' Black Africa Win Case Over Control of Club
[Namibian] The leadership of Black Africa Sports Club under interim chairperson Thomas Adams has won a High Court case in which its control of the club was disputed by a rival leadership faction.

Mon, 08 Apr 2024 10:31:20 GMT
Ra Extends Permit Conversion Process
[New Era] The Roads Authority (RA) has announced the extension for the Conversion of indefinite Domestic Road Carrier Permits to two-year renewable permits.

Mon, 08 Apr 2024 10:28:02 GMT
Mulunga Sued Over Unpaid Loan
[New Era] Suspended Namibian Petroleum Corporation (Namcor) managing director Immanuel Mulunga is being sued by a medical doctor over an unpaid loan of N$50 000.

Fri, 05 Apr 2024 10:28:58 GMT
Supreme Court Alters Long Sentences
[New Era] Three acting judges of appeal last week adjusted inordinately long sentences imposed on inmates convicted of gruesome murders, rapes and robberies.

Fri, 05 Apr 2024 10:27:55 GMT
Chinese Defence Attaché Eager to Strengthen Ties
[New Era] NEW Chinese defence attaché in Namibia, colonel Li Shujun says the People's Liberation Army (PLA) is willing to deepen and expand practical cooperation with the Namibian Defence Force (NDF).

Fri, 05 Apr 2024 10:20:15 GMT
Seal Company Demands Products From Police
[New Era] A local seal harvesting and processing company, Seal Products, has accused the Namibian Police of seizing 501 boxes of seal products without a court order or judicial warrant. Seal Products has approached the Windhoek High Court seeking an ...

Fri, 05 Apr 2024 07:06:40 GMT
!gawaxab Warns of 'Dutch Disease' Amid Oil, Green Hydrogen Discoveries
[Namibian] Bank of Namibia governor Johannes !Gawaxab has cautioned against the phenomenon whereby the rapid development of the oil and gas and green hydrogen industries in Namibia may lead to a decline in investments in other vital sectors such as a...

Fri, 05 Apr 2024 07:06:39 GMT
Govt Spends N$39,8m On Funerals, Celebrations in One Year
[Namibian] The office of the Prime Minister spent N$39,8 million on 38 funerals, Independence Day and Heroes Day celebrations last year.

Fri, 05 Apr 2024 07:06:36 GMT
Namibia Urged to Grow in Sectors That Create Jobs
[Namibian] Namibia should make a deliberate effort to invest in improving agriculture production and value chains, as well as target other sectors like construction to stimulate employment creation and improve economic growth, analysts say.

Thu, 04 Apr 2024 15:18:41 GMT
Rising Fuel Can Flame Inflation
[New Era] Figures from the mines and energy ministry show that during March 2024, global petrol prices increased by 2.7% while international prices for diesel 50ppm decreased by 2.64% ,and diesel 10ppm decreased by 2.46%. On top of this, the exchange...

Fri, 05 Apr 2024 07:06:40 GMT
Mbumba Sets Three-Month Deadline for Delimitation Commission Report
[Namibian] President Nangolo Mbumba is giving the Boundaries Delimitation and Demarcation Commission three months to complete a report which would assist the Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) with the registration of eligible voters for this year...

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