Namibia
Thu, 04 Mar 2021 09:16:30 GMTFishcor's Bank Accounts Unfrozen
[Namibian] The Bank of Namibia has unfrozen the bank accounts of the National Fishing Corporation (Fishcor), which were temporarily placed in limbo due to suspected violations of financial regulations.
Wed, 03 Mar 2021 14:57:08 GMTAs Inequality Holds Namibia Back, Analysts Call for Major Socio-Economic Intervention
[New Era] A local labour expert has warned that without a fundamental change in Namibia's social and economic architecture, the country will continue to see rising levels of inequality.
Wed, 03 Mar 2021 13:51:15 GMTGenocide Reparations Negotiations and the Future of Shark Island
[New Era] It was on this fateful day, 2 October 1904 when German imperial genocide general Lothar von Trotha declared genocide against the Ovaherero people, and extended this termination order to the Nama people on the 23 April 1905.
Wed, 03 Mar 2021 13:48:15 GMTMagistrate Laughs Off Bribery Claims
[New Era] Oshakati -- Magistrate Leopoldt Hangalo yesterday laughed off claims he was bribed to acquit northern-based businessman Sindano Hango in the Oshakati Regional Court last year.
Wed, 03 Mar 2021 12:42:54 GMTAmendments to Rape Act On the Table
[Namibian] JUSTICE minister Yvonne Dausab has tabled amendments to the Combating Rape Act of 2000 in the National Assembly.
Thu, 04 Mar 2021 09:15:48 GMTUniformed Forces Umbrella Body Launched
[Namibian] A new umbrella body for Namibian sport, the Namibia Uniformed Forces, was launched at the Namibia Sport Commission on Tuesday.
Thu, 04 Mar 2021 09:13:07 GMTMurder Accused Soldier Testifies in Own Defence
[New Era] A former Namibian Defence Force (NDF) soldier, who is accused of fatally shooting his girlfriend and mother of his now six-year-old son in Katutura during 2016, yesterday testified in his own defence before Judge Naomi Shivute in the Windho...
Thu, 04 Mar 2021 09:12:29 GMTNyambe in Covid Dilemma
[Namibian] BLACKBURN Rovers defender Ryan Nyambe could miss Namibia's upcoming internationals due to tight British Covid-19 regulations.
Thu, 04 Mar 2021 09:12:05 GMTSecurity Union Decries 'Late' Payments
[New Era] A union representing the interests of security guards yesterday criticised government ministries for continuously making delayed payments for services provided by their members.
Thu, 04 Mar 2021 06:32:28 GMTUnoccupied Govt Houses to Get Owners
[Namibian] THE municipality of Walvis Bay on Tuesday directed those who were allocated houses under the Massive Urban Land Servicing Project (MULSP) to move into their houses.
Thu, 04 Mar 2021 06:20:20 GMT'Govt Has Turned Blind Eye to Kombat's Suffering'
[Namibian] POPULAR Democratic Movement (PDM) parliamentarian Kazeongere Tjeundo says the government has turned a blind eye to the plight of the people of Kombat.
Wed, 03 Mar 2021 15:48:37 GMT20 Out of 382 Pupils Show Up for Class
[Namibian] Several parents with children at the Oshifitu Combined School in Ohangwena region have refused to send their children to the school, claiming the principal is disrespecful.
Wed, 03 Mar 2021 15:45:56 GMTAmbitious Local Filmmaker Sets Out On Maiden Venture to Shoot a New Namibian Feature Film
[Namibia Economist] A group of young creatives have joined forced to start production on a new local feature film that will be shot entirely in Namibia. The film tells the story of a young female preacher who criss-crosses the desert to preach to a d...
Wed, 03 Mar 2021 15:35:54 GMTRosatom Concludes First Science Festival Week in Africa
[Namibia Economist] The global technology leader, Rosatom, successfully concluded its first Science Festival Week in Egypt. It was co-organised by the Russian Centre for Science and Culture, and took place in Cairo and Alexandria from 21 to 25 Februa...
Wed, 03 Mar 2021 15:27:02 GMTBank Eyes Growing Opportunities in Social and Green Investments
[Namibia Economist] "We seek to partner in funding deals that unlock green projects and that enable social projects that reduce inequality," said Standard Bank's Head of Investment Banking, Marco Triebner in a note addressing the challenges of sustai...
Wed, 03 Mar 2021 15:21:02 GMTNeckartal Dam Irrigation Scheme On Hold for Now
[New Era] Agriculture, water and land reform minister Calle Schlettwein last week told parliamentarians that government cannot afford to implement the intended 5 000-hectare irrigation scheme outside the Neckartal dam aimed at increasing food securit...
Wed, 03 Mar 2021 15:17:07 GMTGondwana Gears Up for Improved Customer Service
[New Era] With global and regional travel still restricted and household incomes depressed due to the Covid-19 pandemic, Gondwana Collection Namibia is using the quiet period in tourism to reinvent itself. As from 1 March 2021, the Gondwana Travel Ce...
Wed, 03 Mar 2021 13:45:47 GMTNamcol Records Significant Intake
[New Era] The Namibia College of Open Learning (Namcol) has witnessed a significant increase in the number of learners aspiring to improve their grade 11 and 12 results compared to the previous years.
Wed, 03 Mar 2021 13:44:44 GMTCarwash Profits Dress 86 Learners
[New Era] Elia Nghitoolwa, with the undying support of those who took their cars to be washed at his auto wash and styling business at Swakopmund and others who bought his shirts, has managed to get clothes to 86 learners at two schools in the Erongo...
Wed, 03 Mar 2021 13:42:35 GMTAli Celebrates Its 100th Group of Leader Graduates
[New Era] The African Leadership Institute (ALI) recently celebrated the 100th group of leaders who completed their training and received their NQA accredited Certificate in Transformational Leadership. Amongst these were the ministry of health and s...
Wed, 03 Mar 2021 13:39:05 GMTPopya With Rosalia Nghitalasheni Joseph - Eliminating Malaria and Saving Lives
[New Era] Rosalia Nghitalasheni Joseph said being born in a malaria-prone area and being raised in another one that is prone to infesting insects made her want to tackle the issue head-on by studying entomology to find a cure and be a catalyst in eli...
Wed, 03 Mar 2021 13:33:03 GMTPrimary Industries Expected to Lead Recovery
[New Era] Improved growth rates from primary industries such as agriculture, forestry, fishing, diamond mining and metal ores are expected to lead Namibia's economic recovery, with robust growth rates projected for 2021 and 2022. According to the Ban...
Wed, 03 Mar 2021 13:09:22 GMTRukoro Questioned Over Controversial Appointment
[New Era] The community of Otjinene in the Omaheke region is reportedly divided after Ovaherero Paramount Chief Vekuii Rukoro installed a prominent farmer in the area as one of the traditional chiefs.
Wed, 03 Mar 2021 13:04:51 GMTNkurenkuru to Get Nored Office
[New Era] Nkurenkuru -- The northern regional electricity distributor (Nored) is set to construct a new and modern office to the tune of N$3.7 million in Nkurenkuru in the Kavango West region with the view to improve service delivery. The new buildin...
Wed, 03 Mar 2021 12:54:55 GMTOver 7 500 Pupils Qualify for As Level
[New Era] The education minister, Anna Nghipondoka, has encouraged learners who last year sat for the revised Namibian Senior Secondary Certificate Ordinary (NSSCO) level and who qualify for admission for the advanced subsidiary (AS) to proceed to th...
Wed, 03 Mar 2021 12:54:55 GMTGovt Responds to Flood Victims
[New Era] Rundu -- The Office of the Prime Minister has assured the authorities in the Kavango West region, where over 700 homesteads have been flooded, that it was doing everything possible to provide the necessary assistance.
Wed, 03 Mar 2021 12:54:55 GMTNamwater Owed N$1.2 Billion
[New Era] The water utility, NamWater, said yesterday it was owed a staggering N$1.2 billion in outstanding bills by regional councils and local authorities across the country.
Wed, 03 Mar 2021 12:54:55 GMTJapan Makes Massive Food Donation
[New Era] The government of Japan has pledged to provide food aid worth about N$50 million in support of the Namibian government's efforts in tackling hardship caused by the prolonged drought and Covid-19 pandemic. On Monday, Japan ambassador to Nami...
Wed, 03 Mar 2021 12:51:50 GMTN$210m Tax Refund Scam Accused Found Guilty
[New Era] The two Namibians and 12 Angolans accused of defrauding the Namibian authorities to the tune of N$210 million through false tax refunds on purchases exported from Namibia were convicted on the counts they faced by acting Windhoek High Court...
Wed, 03 Mar 2021 10:31:39 GMTMan Killed After Staring At Urinating Suspect
[Namibian] A WINDHOEK man was killed in a stabbing incident on Saturday after he allegedly stared at a urinating man.