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Mon, 05 Jul 2021 06:45:10 GMT
Twenty-Seven Arrested for Violating Mass Gathering Regulation
[Namibian] Twenty-seven people were arrested on Saturday following a shooting and car spinning incident after a funeral that took place at the Pionierspark cemetery in Windhoek.

Mon, 05 Jul 2021 06:42:50 GMT
Geingob Appoints UJ Professor to 4ir Task Force
[Namibian] PRESIDENT Hage Geingob appointed University of Johannesburg's vice chancellor, Prof Tshilidzi Marwala, as a member of the Namibia Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) task force.

Mon, 05 Jul 2021 06:41:46 GMT
Samaria Names Final Warriors Squad
[Namibian] BRAVE Warriors coach Bobby Samaria has trimmed his squad down to 25 players ahead of the 2021 Cosafa Cup, taking place in Port Elizabeth, South Africa from 6-18 July.

Fri, 02 Jul 2021 11:48:39 GMT
Covid-19 Situation Expected to Get Worse Before It Becomes Better - Geingob
[Namibia Economist] The President, HE Dr. Hage Geingob recently said expert projections and simulation tools indicate that the rising incidence curve, during the 3rd wave the country is experiencing, is expected to peak around mid-August and may cont...

Fri, 02 Jul 2021 09:56:36 GMT
Van Lill to Captain Namibia Against Cote d'Ivoire in Rugby WC Qualifier
[Namibian] VETERAN loose forward PJ van Lill will lead Namibia into battle when they start their 2023 Rugby World Cup qualifying campaign against the Ivory Coast in Abidjan tomorrow.

Fri, 02 Jul 2021 12:05:43 GMT
Shafudah Resigns From Public Service to Join UN
[Namibian] Executive director of finance Ericah Shafudah has opted for early retirement, ending her 22 years of service at the country's treasury.

Fri, 02 Jul 2021 11:56:34 GMT
Geingob Attends Kaunda's Funeral in Lusaka
[Namibian] President Hage Geingob this morning departed for Lusaka for the state funeral of former Zambia head of state Kenneth David Kaunda.

Fri, 02 Jul 2021 09:48:56 GMT
Mboma Sets New World Record
[Namibian] IF it was not apparent before, it is now very clear that teen phenomenon Christine Mboma is a serious contender for Olympic honours.

Fri, 02 Jul 2021 10:59:42 GMT
Legal Setback for Seabed Mining Plan
[Namibian] THE company Namibian Marine Phosphate's controversial plan to carry out seabed mining off the Namibian coast has received another setback, with a High Court judge finding that the company did not correctly apply for an environmental cleara...

Fri, 02 Jul 2021 09:35:40 GMT
Third Wave to Peak Around Mid-August - Geingob
[Namibian] PRESIDENT Hage Geingob says that expert projections and simulation tools indicate that the rising incidence curve of the Covid-19 third wave in Namibia is expected to peak around mid-August and may continue well until mid-September 2021.

Fri, 02 Jul 2021 13:48:09 GMT
National Olympic Committee in Close Contact With World Athletics
[Namibian] The Namibia National Olympic Committee is in close contact with World Athletics with regards to the way forward for athletes Christine Mboma and Beatrice Masilingi who were withdrawn from the women's 400m for the Tokyo Olympic Games.

Fri, 02 Jul 2021 13:17:43 GMT
Ondonga Probes Sand Mining Fallout
[New Era] Omuthiya -- The Ondonga Traditional Authority (OTA) has set up a committee to look into issues of sand mining that have been a burning issue in Oshikoto, especially in the Oniipa area.

Fri, 02 Jul 2021 13:17:43 GMT
Actress Calls for Inclusivity in Film Industry
[New Era] Award-winning actress Nadula Hainane has long been a Namibian woman to watch, and now the rest of the world is getting to know her better.

Fri, 02 Jul 2021 12:24:43 GMT
'Impalila Community Should Not Be Worried'
[Namibian] The minister of defence, Franz Kapofi, has assured residents of Impalila island that there is nothing sinister about Botswana planes flying over the island.

Fri, 02 Jul 2021 12:23:34 GMT
Hybrid Workspace Here to Stay
[Namibian] Some employers, including the renowned audit firm Deloitte, have said they would allow staff flexibility regarding their post-pandemic working spaces. Meaning they could work from home forever.

Fri, 02 Jul 2021 12:17:47 GMT
Okahandja Unites Against Covid-19
[Namibian] The business community, church representatives, farmers unions and political office bearers of Okahandja are pulling together all their resources to alleviate the burden of Covid-19 at the town.

Fri, 02 Jul 2021 12:07:50 GMT
'We Cannot Let Fear Win'
[Namibian] The University of Namibia (Unam) this week paid tribute to 11 staff members and five students who succumbed to Covid-19.

Fri, 02 Jul 2021 12:06:59 GMT
Majority of Hipondoka's Children to Miss His Funeral
[Namibian] Over twenty children of the late rally race driver Lucas Hipondoka will not attend their father's funeral on Saturday at Walvis Bay.

Fri, 02 Jul 2021 12:02:05 GMT
Late Former Chief of Defence Mutwa Praised for Contribution to Liberation Struggle
[Namibian] Speakers at the memorial service of the late former chief of defence, lieutenant general (retired) John Sinvula Mutwa, on Wednesday lauded him for his contribution to Namibia's liberation struggle.

Fri, 02 Jul 2021 11:58:08 GMT
Dentist Charged Over Ivermectin
[Namibian] A Windhoek dentist has been released on bail after being charged with unlawfully selling animal medicine claimed to be a treatment for the novel coronavirus disease.

Fri, 02 Jul 2021 11:55:51 GMT
U.S. Ambassador Johnson Departs, Deputy Takes Over Until New Ambassador Arrives
[Namibia Economist] The US Ambassador to Namibia, HE Lisa Johnson has finished her Namibian tour, and will soon return to Washington. In the meantime, while waiting for the new ambassador, the embassy will be lead by the Chargé d'Affaires, Jessica L...

Fri, 02 Jul 2021 11:52:25 GMT
Conservancies Benefit From Relief Fund
[Namibian] The newly established Conservancy Relief, Recovery and Resilience Fund has so far attracted more than N$123 million from different donors and contributors, the Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism (Meft) has said.

Fri, 02 Jul 2021 11:51:37 GMT
//Kharas Leadership Case 'Not Urgent'
[Namibian] An attempt by Namibia's chief magistrate and the minister of urban and rural development to have the election of the //Kharas Regional Council's management committee and the //Kharas region's representatives in the National Council declare...

Fri, 02 Jul 2021 11:49:25 GMT
Fish Fillet in Export Earnings
[Namibian] Fish fillet has become a major export commodity that has brought in more than N$1,2 billion of export earnings to Namibia between January and March this year.

Fri, 02 Jul 2021 11:39:50 GMT
Private Sector Continues to Secure More Oxygen Supply to Covid-19 Hit Patients
[Namibia Economist] Capricorn Group, through the Capricorn Foundation, in partnership with the NCCI and other private sector companies who formed a coalition, "Business Namibia Covid-19 Response" is working together to secure oxygen supply, construct...

Fri, 02 Jul 2021 11:35:58 GMT
FNB Uses Fee Structure to Enhance Attractiveness of Digital Banking Channels
[Namibia Economist] FNB has decided not to adjust Its service fees on so called alternative banking channels, opting instead to support the noticeable shift from cash to electronic transfers and other cashless payments.

Fri, 02 Jul 2021 13:14:56 GMT
Transnamib's Smith to Lead the Southern African Railways Association for the Next 12 Months
[Namibia Economist] TransNamib Chief Executive Officer, Johny Smith has taken over the presidency of the Southern African Railways Association (SARA).

Fri, 02 Jul 2021 13:08:15 GMT
Deadly Delta Variant Likely Here - Katjitae
[New Era] Physician specialist Dr Ismael Katjitae believes the highly contagious Delta coronavirus variant is likely responsible for the resurgence of Covid-19 cases and rising deaths in the country.

Fri, 02 Jul 2021 12:57:24 GMT
Finland and EU Supports Namibia's Covid-19 Fight With Much Needed PPE
[Namibia Economist] Namibia on Thursday evening will receive a donation of urgently-needed personal protection equipment to aid in fighting the COVID-19 pandemic.

Fri, 02 Jul 2021 05:14:10 GMT
Sprinters Mboma, Masilingi Withdrawn from Olympics Over Testosterone?
[Namibian] IN a shocking development, Namibia's athletics sensations Christine Mboma and Beatrice Masilingi have been withdrawn from the 400m for the Tokyo Olympics.



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