Namibia
Tue, 11 May 2021 12:35:58 GMT'Cops Said I Dressed Like a Woman to Avoid Prosecution'
[Namibian] A trans woman, who was recently arrested at Outjo, claims she was subjected to transphobic harassment and police brutality while in custody, including having her wig pulled off, being forced to strip and bite off her nail and toe tips.
Tue, 11 May 2021 12:34:47 GMTBattle for Fishcor's Soul
[Namibian] The leadership of the National Fishing Corporation of Namibia (Fishcor) is divided on who should lead the corruption-tainted organisation as chief executive officer (CEO) amid concerns that the recruitment process is at risk of being 'cook...
Tue, 11 May 2021 12:25:03 GMTJudge to Rule On Fishrot Assets Case Recusal
[Namibian] High Court judge Orben Sibeya is expected to give a ruling in three weeks' time on a bid to get him to step down from a case in which assets connected to the men charged in the Fishrot fishing quotas corruption scandal have in effect been ...
Tue, 11 May 2021 12:22:50 GMTNujoma Appoints Relative in Top Labour Job
[Namibian] Minister of labour, industrial relations and employment creation Utoni Nujoma has been accused of irregularly appointing a relative, Kyllikki Sihlahla, as the new deputy labour commissioner.
Tue, 11 May 2021 11:43:27 GMTGovt Cuts Deal On N$2,5b Air Nam Lease Debt
[Namibian] MINISTER of public enterprises Leon Jooste says the government has struck a deal with American aircraft lessor Castlelake to reduce the N$2,5 billion debt owed by the now-defunct Air Namibia.
Wed, 12 May 2021 08:30:50 GMTNamibian Exports Increased in March Despite Covid
[New Era] The value of Namibian exports in March 2021 increased by 6.3% to N$6.5 billion from a level of N$6.2 billion recorded in February 2021. However, when compared to N$9.1 billion recorded in March 2020, exports declined by 28.3%.
Wed, 12 May 2021 08:30:49 GMTTourism - Shifeta Fears Long Road to Recovery
[New Era] Tourism minister Pohamba Shifeta has warned the recovery of the sector is expected to take two to four years to return to 2019 levels.
Wed, 12 May 2021 08:30:48 GMTNampa Records N$7.7 Million Loss in 2019
[New Era] The Namibia Press Agency (Nampa) made a comprehensive loss of N$7.7 million during the 2018/19 financial year, auditor general Junias Kandjeke has found.
Wed, 12 May 2021 08:30:47 GMTGovt Boosts Oshikoto SMEs With Grants
[New Era] Josephina Mwashindange
Wed, 12 May 2021 08:30:46 GMTPolice Accused of Brutality, Wrongful Arrest
[New Era] A 22-year-old man is accusing the Namibian police in the Ohangwena region of wrongful arrest, assault and denying him access to medical treatment.
Wed, 12 May 2021 08:30:45 GMTNamibia's New Agoa Strategy to Increase Tariff-Free Us Exports
[New Era] Namibia yesterday launched a utilisation strategy for the two-decades-old African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), with a specific objective to increase the country's exports to the United States (US). This joint effort between the US Age...
Wed, 12 May 2021 08:30:38 GMTNamibia Turns to Urban Agriculture...as Food Security Takes Centre-Stage
[New Era] The agriculture ministry recently launched a special project on urban agriculture, aimed at strengthening Namibia food systems and ensuring recovery from emergencies and disease-related shocks.
Wed, 12 May 2021 08:12:48 GMTCommission to Conduct Public Hearings On Minimum Wage
[Namibian] THE commission of inquiry set up to investigate the likelihood of establishing a national minimum wage starts public hearings next week.
Tue, 11 May 2021 13:11:49 GMTBeat Us If You Can, Say Pirates
[Namibian] Orlando Pirates have thrown down the gauntlet to their Namibia Premier Football League rivals after cruising into Golden League over the weekend.
Tue, 11 May 2021 13:10:43 GMTNam Authorities Mum Over N$43m On Faroe Islands
[Namibian] The Namibian government is yet to touch base with tax authorities on the Faroe Islands to repatriate the N$43 million the islands' authorities believe belongs to Namibia.
Tue, 11 May 2021 13:09:48 GMTJP Brand Pupils Stranded Without Bus Service
[Namibian] The parents of pupils at JP Brand Primary School outside Walvis Bay are appealing to the local business community to help them solve their current transport crisis.
Tue, 11 May 2021 13:06:59 GMTFamily's Despair Over Baby Born Without Eyes
[Namibian] An unemployed mother of three says she lives with the constant pain of having to face a child who was born without eyes as she tries to make the best of life every day.
Tue, 11 May 2021 13:02:52 GMTKhorixas VTC Subcontractors Contracts Ended
[Namibian] Three subcontractors at Khorixas Vocational Training Centre (KVTC) had their contracts terminated last Friday due to underpaying their workers.
Tue, 11 May 2021 12:33:09 GMTEndjala Wins Wanderers Closed Title
[Namibian] Max Endjala won the Myocell Wanderers Closed title on Saturday when he beat Sven Gruttemeyer in straight sets in the final.
Tue, 11 May 2021 12:31:25 GMT'I'm Destined for Greatness'
[Namibian] Jeremiaj Nakathila believes he is "an African warrior" en route to greatness.
Tue, 11 May 2021 11:43:30 GMTAmerica Urges Namibia to Prioritise Corruption Fight
[Namibian] THE United States of America has advised Namibia to prioritise fighting corruption by enacting an access to information law and fully implementing whistleblower protections.
Mon, 10 May 2021 12:31:31 GMTNamibia Condemns Violence Against Palestinians in East Jerusalem
[Namibian] THE Namibian government says it has noted with "grave concern" the rising tensions in East Jerusalem over the possible eviction of Palestinian families living in the Sheikh Jarrah neighbourhood.
Tue, 11 May 2021 09:00:58 GMTThree Suspects Arrested in Omafo Robbery
[Namibian] Chaos broke out on Friday afternoon at Omafo village in the Ohangwena region after thieves broke into a parked vehicle and got away with more than N$200 000 cash.
Tue, 11 May 2021 08:40:37 GMTPolice Chief to Decide On Latest BDF Confrontation
[Namibian] THE police in the Zambezi region are waiting for Namibian Police inspector general Sebastian Ndeitunga to decide the next move after a confrontation between the Botswana Defence Force (BDF) and tourists along the Chobe River.
Tue, 11 May 2021 07:41:38 GMTBaby Gladiators Get Automatic Berth in U17 World Cup Qualifiers
[Namibian] The Baby Gladiators are among 19 sides that will join the Under-17 Fifa Women's World Cup qualifiers from the second round, the Confederation of African Football (CAF) said.
Mon, 10 May 2021 12:31:26 GMTI Lost More As First Lady - Geingos
[Namibian] FIRST lady Monica Geingos says there has been a decrease to her assets since she took office in 2015.
Tue, 11 May 2021 06:59:37 GMTCentral Bank Advises On the Economic Development Enhancements in Kavango West, East Regions
[Namibia Economist] The Bank of Namibia has identified sustainable funding and management of the Green Schemes, timber manufacturing, cattle marketing, horticultural production, and investment in renewable energy as key areas of economic development ...
Tue, 11 May 2021 06:59:35 GMTNamwater Dam Bulletin On Monday 10 May 2021
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Tue, 11 May 2021 06:59:35 GMTHedge Funds - Namibia's Hope to Increase Market Capitalization and Liquidity
[Namibia Economist] By Arney Tjaronda
Tue, 11 May 2021 06:59:30 GMTStrategy to Increase Tariff-Free Exports to the United States Launched
[Namibia Economist] The Minister of Industrialisation and Trade Lucia Iipumbu, joined by U.S. Ambassador Lisa Johnson, launched the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) Utilization Strategy on Monday, 10 May.