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Thu, 06 May 2021 15:05:59 GMT
Icelandic Fishing Company Samherji in Hot Water Over Alleged Tax-Dodging
[Namibian] Icelandic fishing company Samherji, which is at the centre of the Fishrot corruption investigations, is suspected of using the Faroe Islands to avoid paying employee income tax in Namibia.

Thu, 06 May 2021 15:05:58 GMT
Youth Consortium Cash Cow
[Namibian] A GROUP of Swapo connected youth and sport individuals are among the main beneficiaries of N$11,2 million paid from a fishing consortium co-owned by the state-owned National Youth Council and "Struggle Kids".

Thu, 06 May 2021 15:39:10 GMT
Namibia to Host United Nations World Tourism Organization Regional Conference in June
[Namibia Economist] Namibia will host the United Nations World Tourism Organization Regional Conference on Strengthening Brand Africa for the Swift Recovery of the Tourism Sector from the 14 to 16 June in Windhoek.

Thu, 06 May 2021 15:37:40 GMT
New Solo Kid On the Scene to Add Some Soul to Night Under the Stars
[Namibia Economist] Night Under the Stars (NUTS) on 7 May will feature soulful musician, Waters. The concert will kick off at 19:00 and damage at the door will be N$20 and seats will be limited due to social distancing regulations.

Thu, 06 May 2021 15:35:09 GMT
Wind and Solar Need to Be Adopted More Quickly to Avoid Fossil Gas Trap - Review
[Namibia Economist] United Kingdom -- An analysis of global electricity revealed that wind and solar showed resilient growth in 2020 despite the pandemic, forcing a record fall in global coal power.

Thu, 06 May 2021 15:26:10 GMT
Namibia's Merchandise Trade Increases to N$15.7 Billion
[Namibia Economist] Despite warnings of a precipitous drop in global trade as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, Namibia's total merchandise trade increased to N$15.7 billion in March, the Namibia Statistics Agency (NSA) reported.

Thu, 06 May 2021 15:22:21 GMT
SPCA Receives Around N$45000 for Medical Veterinary Expenses
[Namibia Economist] Funds raised over the last six months by the Olympia Eye and Laser Clinic through the sale of face masks to clients will be used for the SPCA's Dixie Fund veterinary expenses and will be used to vaccinate and sterilise shelter ani...

Thu, 06 May 2021 15:06:40 GMT
Localisation of Renewable Energy Industry Continues
[Namibia Economist] Mergence Unlisted Investment Managers Namibia has increased its shareholding in the two Ejuva renewable energy projects in Gobabis from 17% to a majority stake of 66% having acquired the 49% previously held by co-developer and ini...

Thu, 06 May 2021 15:06:02 GMT
Study Discovers Four Giraffe Species
[Namibian] JUST four months after announcing the discovery of a dwarf giraffe in Namibia, the Giraffe Conservation Foundation (GCF) on Wednesday announced another discovery - that there are in fact four species of giraffe in the world instead of one.

Thu, 06 May 2021 15:06:02 GMT
Fishcor Moves 600 Employees to Venmar
[Namibian] SIX hundred former employees of Seaflower Pelagic Processing (SPP) who were taken by Fishcor late last year, have been moved to Venmar Fishing Pty Ltd.

Thu, 06 May 2021 15:06:00 GMT
Project to Support Inland Fisheries Launched
[Namibian] A PROJECT aimed at restoring fisheries reserves in inland water sources in the Kavango-Zambezi Transfrontier Conservation Area (Kaza-TFCA) was launched at Rundu last week.

Thu, 06 May 2021 15:06:00 GMT
What the Commission of Inquiry Into Ancestral Land Rights and Restitution Claims Found
[Namibian] THE restitution of ancestral land rights in Namibia has since independence divided opinions.

Thu, 06 May 2021 15:06:00 GMT
Ex-Judge Loses Appeal in Supreme Court
[Namibian] A HIGH Court judge correctly concluded that his court did not have the jurisdiction to deal with a case in which former Supreme Court judge Pio Teek was trying to sue the minister of justice and the ombudsman for N$6 million.

Thu, 06 May 2021 15:05:59 GMT
Bioeconomy Gains Global Momentum
[Namibian] THE regional councillor for the Gobabis constituency in Omaheke region, Augustinus Tebele, says the concept of bioeconomy is becoming increasingly important globally as many countries move towards sustainable energy.

Thu, 06 May 2021 15:05:58 GMT
Swartbooi, Seibeb Vs Katjavivi Case Dismissed
[Namibian] THE case in which Landless People's Movement (LPM) parliamentarians Bernadus Swartbooi and Henny Seibeb were suing the speaker of the National Assembly Peter Katjavivi was dismissed in the High Court this morning.

Thu, 06 May 2021 15:05:58 GMT
Traditional Trial for Councillor in Fatal Hit-and-Run Case
[Namibian] OKAKU councillor Gerson Kapenda will appear before the Uukwambi Traditional Court for allegedly hitting musician Gabriel Emvula with his official vehicle last week, causing his death.

Thu, 06 May 2021 15:05:57 GMT
Seibeb, Swartbooi Parliament Hearing Scheduled for 18 May
[Namibian] THE parliamentary committee on privileges and immunities is set to have a hearing on the removal of two parliamentarians almost weeks after Landless People's Movement (LPM) leaders Bernadus Swartbooi and Henny Seibeb took legal action agai...

Thu, 06 May 2021 15:15:03 GMT
Credit Extended to Private Sector Remains Subdued, Decreases By N$337.6 Million
[Namibia Economist] Growth in credit extended to the private sector remains subdued, decreasing by N$337.6 million in March, causing monthly growth to revert into negative territory for the first time since September 2020, according to latest numbers...

Thu, 06 May 2021 15:06:03 GMT
Stadiums Lifeline for Brave Warriors
[Namibian] THE Brave Warriors could still play their 2022 Fifa World Cup qualifiers at home if the Confederation of African Football (CAF) approves reported suggestions to postpone matches to September.

Thu, 06 May 2021 15:05:59 GMT
Access to Big Retailers a Tough Shell to Crack
[Namibian] NAMIBIAN commercial and informal egg producers deliver around 370 000 eggs a day, however, getting them on big retailers' shelves remains a challenge.

Thu, 06 May 2021 15:05:59 GMT
Ongwediva Threatens to Cut Off Defaulters
[Namibian] ONGWEDIVA mayor Taarah Shalyefu on Wednesday said the town council will cut the water and electricity supply of residents with outstanding accounts.

Thu, 06 May 2021 15:05:57 GMT
Cycling Fraternity in Mourning
[Namibian] THE Bicycling Empowerment Network Namibia (BENN) is mourning the death of a Canadian bicycle sponsor who has made an immense difference in the lives of Namibians.

Thu, 06 May 2021 15:05:54 GMT
19 Namibians Recognised for Scream All-Youth Awards '21
[Namibian] NAMIBIAN creatives and artists are receiving more international recognition than ever, with the latest being in the recently announced Scream All-Youth Awards set for 14-16 August 2021.

Thu, 06 May 2021 09:08:24 GMT
SA Clinch Hockey Series
[Namibian] South Africa clinched their outdoor hockey men's test series after beating MTC Namibia 3-0 in Johannesburg on Tuesday evening.

Thu, 06 May 2021 09:21:34 GMT
Govt Guarantees SOEs to Jump-Start Local Capital Market
[Namibian] Out of the N$10,9 billion government loan guarantees to SOEs, only N$1,8 billion was for borrowing from the local capital market.

Thu, 06 May 2021 15:56:56 GMT
Alleged Bank Thief Claims Husband's Life Was At Stake
[Namibian] ENGELBORG Strauss (47) gave the police several versions of why she allegedly stole over N$1,1 million from Standard Bank's Arandis branch last week; one being that her husband's life was at stake.

Thu, 06 May 2021 15:48:03 GMT
Suicides Rock Northern Regions
[Namibian] The high suicide rate plaguing the country's northern regions has become a cause for concern, with Betsy Basson, a former chief social worker at the Ministry Health and Social Services, calling for an urgent need for a multi-sectoral appro...

Thu, 06 May 2021 15:41:02 GMT
Windhoek Welcomes New Initiatives
[Namibian] In its quest to revive the Khomas region's economy, the City of Windhoek's council has given itself until December 2022 to implement various private-sector business proposals.

Thu, 06 May 2021 15:40:10 GMT
Oshikoto Shuns Regional Youth Week Celebrations
[New Era] The Oshikoto National Youth Council (NYC) will this year celebrate National Youth Week differently.

Thu, 06 May 2021 15:37:16 GMT
Journalists Share WPFD Experience
[New Era] Namibia on Monday concluded the hosting of the 2021 World Press Freedom Day, which saw an array of young journalists from various countries flocking to the Safari court to take part in the Youth Newsroom.



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