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Thu, 11 Mar 2021 08:49:11 GMT
Beer, Politics and Identity - the Chequered History Behind Brewing Success
[The Conversation Africa] A concise history of the beer industry in Namibia written by history scholar Tycho Van der Hoog begins with the pithy observation by American singer-songwriter Frank Zappa to the effect that every nation worth its salt needs...

Wed, 10 Mar 2021 10:37:02 GMT
Locals to Own 15% Stake in New Mines
[Namibian] As from 1 April this year, all applications for a mining licence in Namibia must have 15% local owners, the Ministry of Mines and Energy announced last week.

Wed, 10 Mar 2021 12:03:44 GMT
SA Covid Variant Confirmed in Namibia
[Namibian] A FEW days before the anniversary of Namibia's first coronavirus cases, the country has confirmed the presence of the South African variant while the Namibia Medical Regulatory Council (NMRC) approved the use of the Covid-19 vaccine.

Wed, 10 Mar 2021 10:48:15 GMT
Defaulting Govt Offices Face Blackouts
[Namibian] The national power utility NamPower says it will start disconnecting electricity supplies to about 25 government offices, ministries and agencies which owe more than N$1,5 billion in electricity bills.

Wed, 10 Mar 2021 10:36:12 GMT
DR Congo to Host Its First Smart City Conference
[Namibia Economist] The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) will be hosting the country's first Smart City conference which will be taking place virtually from 16 to 18 April 2021.

Wed, 10 Mar 2021 10:33:26 GMT
Farmers Sleep in Fields to Ward Off Elephants
[Namibian] Small-scale farmers in the Bwabwata National Park say their food security is threatened by marauding elephants invading their fields, eating the near-mature crops.

Thu, 11 Mar 2021 07:51:41 GMT
Breaking - Confusion Over Air Nam Employee Payments
[Namibian] THE Namibia Cabin Crew Union (NCCU) through its lawyer Henry Shimutwikeni asked minister of finance Iipumbu Shiimi to explain why Air Namibia's liquidators, Bruni & McLaren, notified employees they would receive their last salary at the en...

Wed, 10 Mar 2021 13:31:56 GMT
Ovahimba Cry Foul Over Cultural Village Eviction
[New Era] Faith Kavamba

Wed, 10 Mar 2021 13:31:56 GMT
Consult Young People for Policy Development
[New Era] The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) Namibia Country Office and the National Planning Commission (NPC) highlighted the need for greater attention and consultation with young people when developing or executing developmental policies a...

Wed, 10 Mar 2021 13:15:50 GMT
Govt Eases Animal Movement Ban
[Namibian] THE Directorate of VeterinaryServices under the Ministry of Agriculture, Water and Land Reform has eased the ban restricting the movement of cattle.

Wed, 10 Mar 2021 13:15:47 GMT
Farmers Threaten to Shoot Stock Thieves
[Namibian] FARMERS in Oshuuli in Omusati region have threatened to beat up or shoot stock thieves caught in their village because they are tired of losing livestock to them.

Wed, 10 Mar 2021 13:06:16 GMT
Babi Awaits Bail Judgement
[New Era] The bail judgement into the case of self-proclaimed prophet and founder of the House of Joy Ministries, Jackson Babi, is scheduled to be delivered next week in the Windhoek Magistrate's Court.

Wed, 10 Mar 2021 13:06:13 GMT
Health Clarifies Nampower Debt... Safety Ministry to Pay Up
[New Era] Health ministry executive director Ben Nangombe has clarified only two clinics that are directly supplied with electricity by NamPower were affected by the power utility's debt collection plan.

Wed, 10 Mar 2021 12:03:44 GMT
I've Been Called All Sorts of Names - Geingos
[Namibian] FIRST lady Monica Geingos says she has been called several things - from being empty-headed to a gold-digger.

Wed, 10 Mar 2021 12:03:42 GMT
'More Efforts Needed to Fight GBV'
[Namibian] BERNADETTE JAGGER, the deputy minister of gender equality, poverty eradication and social welfare, says Vision 2030 and the Harambee Prosperity Plan will be succesful only if women are free from any form of violence.

Wed, 10 Mar 2021 10:54:35 GMT
Sexual Favour Said to Trigger Kunene Murder
[Namibian] A brawl over a farm manager's daughter-in-law allegedly led to the murder of the South African manager of British billionaire Harvey Boulter's farm in the Kunene region.

Wed, 10 Mar 2021 10:53:46 GMT
Rapists On the Loose in Townships
[Namibian] Rapists have resurfaced in Windhoek's informal settlements.

Wed, 10 Mar 2021 10:52:15 GMT
Louw Beats Jauss in Marathon Match
[Namibian] George Louw beat Daniel Jauss 7-6, 6-7, 6-1 to win the u18 boys final at the Namibia Tennis Association's junior tournament in Windhoek over the weekend.

Wed, 10 Mar 2021 10:50:39 GMT
City Spends N$1 Million On Traffic Lights
[Namibian] The City of Windhoek has repaired and replaced about 45 traffic light poles in the last 12 months due to damage, which cost the municipality about N$1 million.

Wed, 10 Mar 2021 10:49:26 GMT
Fighting Hunger Through Gardening
[Namibian] A resident of Goreangab in Windhoek is tackling food insecurity in the country through his own backyard garden.

Wed, 10 Mar 2021 10:45:56 GMT
Business-Compliance Landscape Boosted
[Namibian] Last week two of the country's state-owned agencies tasked with overseeing legal compliance of Namibian businesses entered into collaborative efforts to ease the sharing of information.

Wed, 10 Mar 2021 10:44:39 GMT
Shalulile Is PSL Player of the Month
[Namibian] SUNDOWNS flying forward Peter Shalulile was yesterday crowned the South African Premiership's player of the month for February.

Wed, 10 Mar 2021 10:39:45 GMT
American Drops Sixth Lawyer in Murder Trial
[Namibian] The High Court trial of two Americans charged with murdering a young man in Windhoek 10 years ago hit another snag yesterday, when one of the accused dismissed his defence lawyer.

Wed, 10 Mar 2021 10:39:18 GMT
Saints Take the Lead
[Namibian] Saints went to the top of the Bank Windhoek Indoor Hockey Mens Premier League after beating Windhoek Old Boys and School of Excellence over the weekend.

Wed, 10 Mar 2021 10:38:56 GMT
Letshego Records N$14 Million Profit After Tax
[Namibia Economist] Despite the challenges faced due to the pandemic, 2020 was a transformative year for Letshego Namibia, with the company recording N$14 million profit after tax.

Wed, 10 Mar 2021 10:38:45 GMT
Ekandjo Accuses Katjavivi of Being Biased
[Namibian] Former minister of sport, youth and national service Jerry Ekandjo on Tuesday accused the speaker of the National Assembly, Peter Katjavivi, of being biased towards him.

Wed, 10 Mar 2021 10:35:05 GMT
Mother Allegedly Beats Daughter to Death
[Namibian] A woman (35) has been arrested by the police for allegedly severely beating her two minor children, causing one of them to die.

Wed, 10 Mar 2021 10:26:27 GMT
MTC Awards Bursaries Worth N$ 574,000 to Seven Needy Students
[Namibia Economist] Digital enabler, MTC Namibia on Tuesday awarded seven needy Namibian students with bursaries worth N$ 574,000.

Wed, 10 Mar 2021 10:23:17 GMT
Online Classical Music Festival Online Slated for Weekend
[Namibia Economist] The Namibian National Symphony Orchestra (NNSO), in collaboration with the College of the Arts (COTA), will stage a livestreamed Classical Music Festival on Saturday, 13 March, under the direction of well-known conductor Alexander...

Wed, 10 Mar 2021 13:31:49 GMT
Geingos Challenges Public to Reject Gendered Insults
[New Era] First Lady Monica Geingos has challenged Namibians to reject gendered insults aimed at restricting women to certain societal norms and expectations.



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