Namibia
Tue, 16 Feb 2021 13:24:59 GMTWHO Approves Astrazeneca for Emergency Use
[Namibian] The AstraZeneca/Oxford Covid-19 vaccine, of which Namibia is set to receive over 120 000 doses soon, was given the green light for emergency use by the World Health Organisation (WHO) yesterday.
Tue, 16 Feb 2021 11:35:07 GMTCanadian Oil Driller Threatens to Sue the Namibian
[Namibian] The Canadian oil company that is currently drilling in a sensitive ecosystem in the Kavango region is threatening to sue The Namibian over a report published last month.
Wed, 17 Feb 2021 08:39:17 GMTNamibia Get Draw, but Mozambique Lose in Under-20 Afcon Openers
[Cosafa] Namibia netted a late equaliser to pick up a point in their debut at the Africa U-20 Cup of Nations in Mauritania on Monday.
Tue, 16 Feb 2021 12:38:09 GMTCovid-19 Hits 64 Uukule Pupils
[Namibian] SOME 64 pupils at Uukule Secondary School in the Oshikoto region have tested positive for Covid-19, causing panic among parents and guardians at the school.
Tue, 16 Feb 2021 12:16:02 GMTNamwater to Rehabilitate Omahenene-Olushandja Canal
[Namibian] NAMWATER will reconstruct two sections of the Calueque canal between Omahenene and Olushandja, covering 5,8 kilomertres, at a cost of N$93,5 million.
Tue, 16 Feb 2021 12:05:47 GMTKavin's Galaxy Is Filled With Melodies
[Namibian] For his new album, 'Galaxy Of Melodies', Paulus Kavindja (24), better known as Yung Kavin, has worked hard and made sure to impress.
Tue, 16 Feb 2021 11:51:17 GMTCar Sales Wane in January
[Namibian] THE number of new cars sold in the country has dropped again, with only 694 units sold last month.
Tue, 16 Feb 2021 11:40:18 GMT379 Children Injured in Road Crashes
[Namibian] According to statistics from the Motor Vehicle Accident Fund of Namibia (MVA Fund), 379 children were injured in road accidents in 2020, a reduction of 31% from 550 recorded in 2019, while fatalities also dropped by 24% from 85 to 65 in 20...
Tue, 16 Feb 2021 11:33:05 GMTEx-Employee Pleads Not Guilty to Killing Nimt Bosses
[Namibian] "Not guilty, my lord," former Namibian Institute of Mining and Technology employee Ernst Lichtenstrasser said eight times as his double murder trial started in the Windhoek High Court yesterday.
Tue, 16 Feb 2021 11:31:27 GMTNetball Admin Makes Progress
[Namibian] Netball Namibia's nationwide reactivation drive is nearly complete, says the federation's vice president Rebekka Goagoses.
Tue, 16 Feb 2021 11:24:50 GMTInstitutions Cautioned Against Too Many Admissions
[Namibian] Minister of higher education, training and innovation Itah Kandjii-Murangi is urging higher education institutions, especially private ones, not to admit more students than their campuses can accommodate.
Tue, 16 Feb 2021 11:18:18 GMTCouncillor Pays Irivari's Bail
[Namibian] Guinas constituency councillor, Marthinus Elias Kainda, has paid N$2 000 bail to secure the release of Oshivelo resident Lucas Tsamseb, popularly known as Irivari, from police custody.
Tue, 16 Feb 2021 11:17:29 GMTThree ICC Tournaments Postponed
[Namibian] THE International Cricket Council (ICC) on Friday announced that three series in the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup League 2 tournament, which were due to take place between March and May, have been postponed due to Covid-19.
Tue, 16 Feb 2021 11:11:16 GMTHousing Dream in Sight for Otweya Residents
[Namibian] It has been a bitter journey for residents of the Otweya informal settlement at Walvis Bay, from the time they lost their homes, and belongings in a raging fire on 26 July 2020.
Tue, 16 Feb 2021 11:04:55 GMTShoprite in Contempt of Court
[Namibian] THE retail giant Shoprite Namibia and its Namibia-based directors were in contempt of court when they disobeyed an order of the Labour Court during a strike in January, a judge ruled yesterday.
Tue, 16 Feb 2021 11:04:05 GMTFlood Leaves 40 Families Homeless Near Grootfontein
[Namibian] About 40 families at the Alina Shikongo plot near Grootfontein were left homeless after their houses were flooded on Saturday night.
Tue, 16 Feb 2021 11:00:40 GMTMasiza Succumbs to Covid-19
[Namibian] WALVIS Bay-based legal practitioner Shakespeare Masiza died yesterday in a Walvis Bay private hospital after a short battle with Covid-19.
Tue, 16 Feb 2021 10:58:28 GMTHockey Action Returns
[Namibian] THE Bank Windhoek Indoor Hockey League got underway over the weekend, with some exciting encounters at the Wanderers Hall.
Tue, 16 Feb 2021 10:57:00 GMTEconomic Hope Lies in Investments - !gawaxab
[Namibian] BANK of Namibia governor Johannes !Gawaxab has said the most critical element to help grow the Namibian economy is investments.
Tue, 16 Feb 2021 10:56:13 GMTMixing Make-Up With Therapy
[Namibian] Delia Khaises (20), from Outjo in the Kunene region, has loved doing make-up since high school, but the Covid-19 pandemic made her realise her true potential.
Tue, 16 Feb 2021 10:52:34 GMTPrivately-Owned Regional Airline Adds More Flights On the South Africa-Namibia Route
[Namibia Economist] Privately-owned regional airline, Airlink will launch a new direct service between Cape Town and Walvis Bay, commencing on 02 March 2021.
Tue, 16 Feb 2021 10:48:45 GMTMultichoice Talent Factory Launches 'This Is Africa' Podcast Series
[Namibia Economist] MultiChoice Talent Factory this week launched a podcast series called 'This is Africa', hosted by its alumni, Nikita Neo Mokgware and Serena 'Serene' Mmifinyana.
Tue, 16 Feb 2021 10:47:21 GMTOliver Appointed As Ninety One Client Manager
[Namibia Economist] Following the recent appointment of Eino Emvula as Managing Director for Namibia & Africa ex-SA, Ninety One this week announced a further senior hire, with Omri Oliver joining the team as Client Manager.
Tue, 16 Feb 2021 10:46:17 GMTInflation Records Second Consecutive Uptick
[Namibia Economist] The annual inflation rate ticked up to 2.7% in January, following the 2.4% increase in prices recorded in December, the Namibian Statistics Agency reported.
Tue, 16 Feb 2021 10:31:57 GMTWe Will Bounce Back - Britz
[Namibia Economist] The Young Warriors will bounce back from their two point-drop in their draw against Central Africa Republic (CAR) on Mondayin their opening 2021 CAF U20 African Cup of Nations, Coach James Britz said.
Tue, 16 Feb 2021 07:26:09 GMTDebutants Namibia, CAR Share Spoils in Group B
[CAF] Namibia scored a late equaliser to rescue a point against Central African Republic in their Total U-20 Africa Cup of Nations Group B debut played at the Cheikha Ould Boidiya Stadium in Nouakchott.
Mon, 15 Feb 2021 15:23:11 GMTWindhoek Sits On 120 Donated Toilets
[Namibian] THE Windhoek municipal council has delayed the installation of more than 100 donated flush and dry toilets meant to improve sanitation in the city's informal settlements.
Mon, 15 Feb 2021 15:19:43 GMTVisagie, Representing Queer Namibia and Winning Awards
[Namibian] Adriano Visagie is no stranger to the Namibian film industry as he has landed roles both on the screen and on stage for a number of consecutive years.
Mon, 15 Feb 2021 15:17:04 GMTMore Than N$97m to Fight Foot-and-Mouth Disease
[Namibian] THE Ministry of Agriculture, Water and Land Reform will require more than N$97 million to acquire foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) vaccine doses. This includes equipment, labour and vehicles to contain the spread of the current FMD outbreak in...
Mon, 15 Feb 2021 15:15:44 GMTCalls for Reinstatement of Mun Members At Rössing
[Namibian] Trade unionists in San Francisco, in the United States, on Friday staged a peaceful demonstration at the Chinese consulate calling for the reinstatement of branch executive members of the Mineworkers' Union of Namibia (MUN) at Rössing Ura...