Namibia
Fri, 16 Apr 2021 09:49:33 GMTWhy Is It Important to Save the Elephant?
[Namibian] TODAY is Save The Elephant Day, and a great opportunity to look into the status of the African elephant on a global and local scale.
Fri, 16 Apr 2021 13:24:02 GMTCovid-19 Jabs Land Today
[New Era] A total of 24 000 doses of the AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine procured through the Covax scheme by the Namibian government are expected to arrive in the country today. The health ministry yesterday announced the doses will be delivered at the...
Fri, 16 Apr 2021 13:23:17 GMTLocal Market Day Launched
[New Era] The local merchant store, in conjunction with Energy 100 FM and Kufindi consultants, officially launched its first market day on Wednesday. Founded by local businesswomen Ndeshi Nghimwena and Rousa Shikoha, Local Merchant Namibia seeks to h...
Fri, 16 Apr 2021 13:22:24 GMTUnam Gunning for Perfect Start Against United
[New Era] Unam Rugby Club head coach Johan Diergaardt is targeting to kick start their Namibia Rugby Premier League campaign on a high note when they face Trustco United tomorrow at the Unam Stadium in the capital.
Fri, 16 Apr 2021 13:16:00 GMTNHE Manager 'Shocked' By Sudden Suspension
[New Era] National Housing Enterprise company secretary Ntelamo Ntelamo yesterday expressed shock at the company's decision to suspend him and three other managers.
Fri, 16 Apr 2021 13:11:48 GMTNPFL, MTC NFA Cup Set for Weekend... As Football Returns
[New Era] The opening round of matches in the newly-established Namibia Premier Football League (NPFL) will officially kick off this weekend in Windhoek and Mariental, with all games to be played tomorrow and Sunday at both the Sam Nujoma stadium and...
Fri, 16 Apr 2021 13:11:22 GMTElderly Man Gets 30 Years for Murder
[New Era] An 81-year-old man, who was convicted for viciously assaulting and murdering his live-in girlfriend in Gobabis three years ago, is likely to spend the rest of his life in prison after he was sentenced to 30 years imprisonment by the Windhoe...
Fri, 16 Apr 2021 13:10:00 GMTSwapo Must Rein in Errant Councillors
[New Era] The sheer arrogance exhibited by Swapo councillors serving on the //Kharas Regional Council cannot go unchallenged. For a second time in a row, elected Swapo regional councillors for Karasburg West, Oranjemund and !Nami#Nus constituencies f...
Fri, 16 Apr 2021 13:02:53 GMTDevelopment Bank Dished Out N$279m to SMEs in 2020
[New Era] Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) who play the crucial role of promoting and transforming the economy have benefitted handsomely from the Development Bank of Namibia.
Fri, 16 Apr 2021 13:02:14 GMTBonganisoul Listed On Africa Music Challenge
[New Era] William Bongani //Garoeb, also known as Bonganisoul, was recently announced as one of five Namibian artists who will participate in the Africa Music Challenge.
Fri, 16 Apr 2021 12:48:41 GMTSONA Descends Into Chaos ... As Lpm MPs Brawl With Security Forces
[New Era] The National Assembly yesterday witnessed a brawl between security forces and parliamentarians belonging to the Landless People's Movement (LPM) never seen before in the August House. Security officials sprang into action after Speaker Pete...
Fri, 16 Apr 2021 12:36:33 GMTFinal Remand Date Given in Murder Case
[New Era] The Katutura Magistrate's Court gave a final remand for the police to finalise investigations into the case of a 42-year-old man who is accused of killing his live-in girlfriend and mother of his children nearly three years ago in Windhoek'...
Fri, 16 Apr 2021 11:02:16 GMTSuspected Robber Left With Knife Stuck in Head
[Namibian] An UNKNOWN man was left with a knife stuck in his head after he and another man tried to rob an elderly couple and their son of N$20 000 in the Oshana region.
Fri, 16 Apr 2021 11:01:22 GMTOutapi Serves Residents With Low-Quality Water
[Namibian] The Outapi Town Council has been serving low-quality and dirty water for several weeks now, which the residents claim is making them sick.
Fri, 16 Apr 2021 10:56:02 GMTDevelopment Bank of Namibia Promotes Covid-19 Relief Business Loans in Kunene
[Namibian] The Development Bank of Namibia this week kicked off its Covid-19 relief loan promotion in the Kunene Region.
Fri, 16 Apr 2021 10:48:55 GMTNust Cautions About Delayed Salaries
[Namibian] The Namibia University of Science and Technology (Nust) will delay the payment of salaries, the institution's management said in an internal memo on Wednesday.
Fri, 16 Apr 2021 10:48:10 GMTAnker Police Accused of Assault
[Namibian] ELIFAS Richter (21) claims he was assaulted by officers at the Anker Police Station with a gun after being accused of selling dagga on Saturday.
Fri, 16 Apr 2021 10:44:17 GMTYoung Graduates Trained in Precision Desert Agriculture
[Namibia Economist] A group of nine agri-preneurs recently graduated from practical training under a project titled; 'Precision desert agriculture as a job creator'.
Fri, 16 Apr 2021 10:42:54 GMTUNAIDS Executive Byanyima Visits Windhoek's Hakahana Clinic
[Namibia Economist] The Executive Director of the Joint United Nations Program on HIV and AIDS (UNAIDS), Winnie Byanyima, recently paid a visit to beneficiaries of the U.S.-funded DREAMS project in Windhoek.
Fri, 16 Apr 2021 10:42:21 GMTOhangwena Police Campaign Against Crime in the Region
[Namibian] POLICE in crime-ridden Ohangwena have embarked on a community outreach campaign to address the high incidents of crime in the region.
Fri, 16 Apr 2021 10:39:59 GMTFirst Round of Coastal Maths Challenge Concludes
[Namibia Economist] Close to 800 learners from 13 coastal schools participated in the Bank Windhoek Coastal Maths Challenge first-round, hosted at the participating schools in Swakopmund and Walvis Bay on 18 March, the local bank announced on Thursda...
Fri, 16 Apr 2021 10:39:43 GMTFour National Housing Enterprise Managers Suspended
[Namibian] The National Housing Enterprise (NHE) has suspended four managers pending investigations.
Fri, 16 Apr 2021 10:37:03 GMTHearing and Speech Impaired Education At DHPS Gets Much Needed Support
[Namibia Economist] Heide Beinhauer, Executive Director of the Association for Children with Language, Speech and Hearing Impairments of Namibia (CLaSH) handed over school books, exercise books and game of historical and educational value to the diag...
Thu, 15 Apr 2021 15:11:48 GMTGIPF Increases Pension Benefits By 3%
[New Era] The Government Institutions Pension Fund (GIPF) has confirmed a 3% pension benefit increase, effective 1 April 2021 for all GIPF pensioners.
Thu, 15 Apr 2021 15:06:07 GMTNGO Strikes Back Against Graft Allegations
[New Era] An anti-poaching intelligence unit has denied misappropriating about N$2 million in donor funds meant to assist the non-profit organisation to combat wildlife crime in the country.
Thu, 15 Apr 2021 15:02:14 GMTNamibre Donates 500 Books to Otjikoto Senior Secondary School
[New Era] NamibRe has donated books to the Otjikoto Senior Secondary School in Tsumeb. The donation aims to promote a culture of reading, improve literacy rates, learning and expanding pupil interest in different fields and disciplines in Grade 8 to ...
Thu, 15 Apr 2021 14:56:10 GMTAn Senior National Championships This Weekend ... Olympics Qualifying Event
[New Era] About 200 athletes are expected to compete at the senior track and field championships, slated for Saturday and Sunday at the Independence Stadium in the capital.
Thu, 15 Apr 2021 14:48:22 GMTBank Windhoek Hosts First Northern Vehicle Dealership Awards
[New Era] Bank Windhoek awarded salespeople and dealerships in the motor vehicle industry at its first Northern Selekt Sales Awards ceremony hosted in Oshakati on Thursday, 08 April 2021.
Thu, 15 Apr 2021 14:46:11 GMTUanivi Joins French Side U.S. Montauban
[New Era] Namibian rugby international Tjiuee Uanivi has found a new home in the French second-tier rugby league Pro D2 after it was announced that the bulky lock has signed with US Montauban. Information around the duration of his new contract was n...
Thu, 15 Apr 2021 14:42:32 GMTDiamond Valuation Contract Still in Effect
[New Era] Towards the end of February this year, C-Sixty Investments (PTY) Ltd, the company valuating diamonds for Namibia Desert Diamonds (Namdia) on behalf of the mines ministry, notified the ministry under the leadership of its new owner and manag...