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Wed, 21 Apr 2021 13:40:17 GMT
Stage Set for Fishrot Corruption Case
[New Era] The accused in the Fishrot scandal will make their way to the High Court tomorrow for a pre-trial conference, which sets the stage for a long battle between the high-profile suspects and the country's legal system.

Wed, 21 Apr 2021 15:14:46 GMT
Govt's U.S.$19,6 Million Tractor Tender Questioned
[Namibian] The government's plan to buy 327 tractors valued at around N$280 million is tainted by alleged irregularities.

Wed, 21 Apr 2021 13:45:22 GMT
Govt Spends U.S.$1,3 Million to Fight Locusts
[Namibian] The Ministry of Agriculture, Water and Land Reform has so far spent more than N$20 million on buying pesticides and equipment to contain the devastating outbreak of the African migratory locusts in the country.

Wed, 21 Apr 2021 13:18:12 GMT
Legal Assistance Centre Criticizes Judgement On Surrogate Babies
[Namibian] The High Court decision in which a judge refused to order the minister of home affairs, immigration, safety and security to issue travel documents needed for two month-old babies to travel from South Africa to their parents' home in Namibi...

Wed, 21 Apr 2021 12:54:23 GMT
Namibia Remains a Beacon of Media Freedom
[New Era] Namibia yesterday retained its top position in Africa, 24th in the world, on Reporters Without Borders' (RSF) Press Freedom Index.

Thu, 22 Apr 2021 08:43:52 GMT
Tura Magic to Compete in Cosafa Women's Champions League
[Namibian] Tura Magic will represent Namibia at the inaugural Cosafa Women's Champions League which was announced by Cosafa yesterday.

Thu, 22 Apr 2021 07:54:05 GMT
Angola and Namibia Analyze Illegal Immigration, Cattle Theft
[ANGOP] Lubango -- Illegal immigration, the reopening of the common border, smuggling of goods and cattle theft are on the agenda of the 21st bilateral meeting between the Angolan Ministry of Interior and the Ministry of Internal Affairs, Immigration...

Thu, 22 Apr 2021 07:54:05 GMT
Namibia Ready to Reopen Border With Angola
[ANGOP] Lubango -- The ambassador of Namibia to Angola, Patrick Nandago, said Wednesday in Lubango (HuĂ­la) that his country has the conditions in place to reopen the border with Angola, expecting a similar position from its neighbour, for the good o...

Thu, 22 Apr 2021 07:17:44 GMT
Kapofi Appointed As New Defence Minister, Kawana Moved to Home Affairs
[Namibian] MINISTER of home affairs, immigration, safety and security Frans Kapofi has been appointed as the new minister of defence and veterans affairs, replacing Peter Vilho, who resigned earlier this month.

Wed, 21 Apr 2021 16:04:16 GMT
Popya With Nambili Mhata - Put in the Work and Perfect the Trade
[New Era] Legal Practitioner Nambili Mhata said fellow young Namibians who aspire to be lawyers should put in hours of hard work and preparation to perfect their trade and set themselves apart.

Wed, 21 Apr 2021 16:02:21 GMT
Fishcor Struggles to Secure Jobs for Former Seaflower Pelagic Processing Workers
[New Era] Walvis Bay -- The National Fishing Corporation of Namibia (Fishcor) has not been successful in finding permanent employment for the former employees of Seaflower Pelagic Processing (SPP).

Wed, 21 Apr 2021 15:25:34 GMT
Omuthiya Calls for Patience After Tariff Blunder
[New Era] Omuthiya -- The Omuthiya Town Council says it is pinning hopes on government's recommendations on how to rectify a system error that caused exorbitant tariffs since last year.

Wed, 21 Apr 2021 15:24:34 GMT
All Set for Nudo Central Committee Meeting
[New Era] National Unity Democratic Organisation (Nudo) secretary general Josef Kauandenge this week said all is in place for the party's long-awaited central committee meeting to take place on Saturday in Windhoek.

Wed, 21 Apr 2021 15:24:03 GMT
36 Years for Killer Sheepherder
[New Era] A sheepherder from Tses was yesterday sentenced to 36 years imprisonment for murdering and dragging his friend's body with a car nearly three years ago.

Wed, 21 Apr 2021 15:22:24 GMT
Black Gold Engineering's Inventions Make for a Brighter Namibian Future
[New Era] Pedro de Fonseca, the founder and owner of Black Gold Engineering (BGE), a fully-fledged Namibian LED light manufacturer and distributor, is setting the world alight with his unique inventions and strong business acumen. A qualified electri...

Wed, 21 Apr 2021 15:17:49 GMT
Student Appeals for Funding
[New Era] The future of a young Namibian woman looks bleak, as she struggles to raise funds to complete her studies at the Namibia University of Science and Technology (NUST).

Wed, 21 Apr 2021 15:16:48 GMT
Ivermectin Is No Treatment for Covid-19
[Namibian] The Namibian Medicines Regulatory Council (NMRC) has directed pharmacists and doctors countrywide to stop producing, dispensing or prescribing Ivermectin as treatment for Covid-19.

Wed, 21 Apr 2021 15:15:53 GMT
NIPDB Balloons Presidency's Budget
[New Era] The Presidency has been allocated over N$609 million in the 2021/22 budget, which is N$118 623 million more than the revised figures of the previous financial year.

Wed, 21 Apr 2021 15:11:44 GMT
Hengari 'Verbal Attacks' Cited in Press Freedom Report
[Namibian] PRESIDENTIAL press secretary Alfredo Hengari has been cited in the 2021 World Press Freedom Index for his "verbal attacks" on journalists.

Wed, 21 Apr 2021 15:11:22 GMT
Jonas' Olympic Dream in Tatters ... As Victim Remains in Icu
[New Era] The Namibia National Olympic Committee (NNOC) is closely monitoring the criminal case of amateur boxer Jonas Junias Jonas and will pronounce itself on his Olympic participation as soon as confirmation from the relevant authorities is availa...

Wed, 21 Apr 2021 15:10:29 GMT
Swapo Councillors Shun //Kharas Management Committee
[Namibian] Three Swapo councillors refused to serve on the //Kharas Regional Council management committee.

Wed, 21 Apr 2021 15:09:46 GMT
Harambee Back With Housing Promises
[Namibian] President Hage Geingob's Harambee Prosperity Plan II (HPPII) is taking another shot at solving the country's housing crisis.

Wed, 21 Apr 2021 15:04:51 GMT
Union Says Nurses Skeptical of Covid-19 Vaccines
[Namibian] Th Namibia Nurses Union (Nanu) acting secretary general, Junias Shilunga says many nurses are skeptical to get vaccinated.

Wed, 21 Apr 2021 14:42:21 GMT
African Stars, Hopsol League in Legal Tussle
[New Era] African Stars Football Club and the MTC HopSol Youth League are on the brink of a massive legal face-off.

Wed, 21 Apr 2021 14:41:34 GMT
'We Thought We'd Never See Her Again'
[Namibian] A Walvis Bay family is grateful to the Namibian government for the safe return of their daughter, who was trafficked to Zimbabwe over a year ago.

Wed, 21 Apr 2021 13:47:01 GMT
SADC MPs Demand Action On Intellectual Property, Trips Flexibilities
[New Era] The Covid-19 global pandemic has amplified the need to address issues related to Intellectual Property (IP) and human rights as well as for taking steps to benefit from TRIPS flexibilities to ensure access to medicines for all.

Wed, 21 Apr 2021 13:41:54 GMT
Families Worried About Inmate 'Abuse' At Keetmans Prison
[Namibian] Relatives of inmates at the Keetmanshoop Correctional Facility have expressed concern over claims of the abuse of inmates by prison wardens at the facility.

Wed, 21 Apr 2021 13:39:22 GMT
Strained MTC, Cran Relationship Under Microscope
[Namibian] The parliamentary standing committee on public accounts on Monday grilled Mobile Telecommunications Company (MTC) over its sour relationship with the regulator, and claims of an outstanding debt.

Wed, 21 Apr 2021 13:36:30 GMT
Eises to Perform Live With Full Band
[Namibian] Multi-talented saxophonist Suzy Eises and her band will be performing live at the El Barrio Tapas Bar and Restaurant in Windhoek on Friday 23 April.

Wed, 21 Apr 2021 13:34:37 GMT
Hammer Killer Given 36 Years in Prison
[Namibian] A //Kharas resident who killed a disabled man in the Tses area three and a half years ago, and then dragged his victim's body behind a car to a spot where he dumped the corpse, was sent to prison for an effective period of 36 years yesterd...



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