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Wed, 14 Jul 2021 08:27:51 GMT
Farmers Relocate Livestock Amid Lion Fears
[New Era] Community members of King Kauluma in the Oshikoto region, whose livestock are constantly attacked and killed by marauding lions escaping from the adjacent Etosha National Park, are now forced to relocate their animals to other areas far awa...

Wed, 14 Jul 2021 08:28:52 GMT
Irimari Cautions Against 'Reckless Behaviour'
[New Era] Oshana governor Elia Irimari has expressed concern over the non-adherence to Covid-19 protocols by some residents, especially after consuming alcohol.

Wed, 14 Jul 2021 08:13:33 GMT
Conspiracy Theories Hinder Vaccinations
[Namibian] DESPITE the Omusati health directorate's efforts to administer the Covid-19 vaccine to rural communities, several obstacles stand in the way of ensuring wide access to the vaccine, as many people are reluctant to take the vaccine.

Wed, 14 Jul 2021 08:13:32 GMT
Ohangwena Water Woes Continue
[Namibian] A LARGE part of the Ohangwena region continues to experience severe water scarcity, leading to poor sanitation.

Tue, 13 Jul 2021 15:09:54 GMT
Suspected Weapons Thieves Get Bail
[New Era] Two Windhoek-based lawyers managed to secure bail for their clients - two NDF members - accused of stealing at least two AK47 assault rifles, a pistol and ammunition from the Namibian Defence Force. Mbanga Siyomunji and Garth Joseph convinc...

Tue, 13 Jul 2021 15:09:18 GMT
A New Season for Uitkoms Residents
[New Era] Residents of Farm Uitkoms in the Otjozondjupa region got a new lease on life, following the completion of various training in farming techniques.

Tue, 13 Jul 2021 15:02:05 GMT
Rent Prices Stumble Into Negative Territory
[Namibia Economist] The national weighted average rent contracted to N$6686 from N$7465 at the end of March 2021, according to the latest FNB Residential Rental Index, which posted an annual contraction of 3.1%.

Tue, 13 Jul 2021 15:00:15 GMT
U.S. Project Helps Local Children in Need
[Namibia Economist] It is not a hot day, but the sun is striking a bright reflection from the white sandy soils of the village at the outskirts of Oshakati.

Tue, 13 Jul 2021 14:57:54 GMT
Only One Person Must Register the Death of a Family Member - Home Affairs
[Namibia Economist] The Ministry of Home, Affairs, Immigration, Safety and Security has stated that family members should not come as a group to register the death of their loved ones.

Tue, 13 Jul 2021 14:57:00 GMT
Brave Warriors Face Mozambique for Cosafa Semifinals Spot
[Namibia Economist] The Tafel Lager Brave Warriors have to bounce back and ensure qualifications to the 2021 COSAFA Cup semifinals when they take on Mozambique on Wednesday.

Tue, 13 Jul 2021 14:54:11 GMT
Disabled Oshikoto Girl Needs a Wheelchair
[New Era] A 33-year-old unemployed woman from Onanyege village in the Omuthiya constituency is finding the going tough as she is raising her 12-year-old disabled daughter, who is in need of a wheelchair.

Tue, 13 Jul 2021 14:51:59 GMT
'We Should Check in On Our Families'
[New Era] In the midst of the Covid-19 outbreak, which has claimed millions of lives, several people are paranoid and anxious about the virus.

Tue, 13 Jul 2021 14:50:45 GMT
Govt Institutions Pension Fund Appeals to Members to Stay Home for Safety
[New Era] In line with the very challenging times we are in due to the Covid-19 pandemic and the increase in positive cases and deaths throughout the country, the Government Institutions Pension Fund (GIPF) is appealing to all its members to kindly s...

Tue, 13 Jul 2021 14:49:42 GMT
Kavango East Police Rope in Military to Probe Deep Hole
[New Era] Mayara -- The discovery of a strange trench in the Mukwe constituency, where several people have gone missing and the lifeless body of a student was discovered floating in the river after he disappeared several days earlier, has caused a st...

Tue, 13 Jul 2021 14:48:06 GMT
Freezing Weather Expected
[New Era] Keetmanshoop -- The meteorological service said Namibians should take the necessary precautions to shield against very cold conditions expected to hit them during the course of this week.

Tue, 13 Jul 2021 14:41:28 GMT
Namibia Wildlife Resorts to Cut Salaries, Working Hours
[Namibian] Namibia Wildlife Resorts (NWR) has opted to reduce its employees' basic salaries and working hours from August in an attempt to keep the company afloat over the short term.

Tue, 13 Jul 2021 14:40:09 GMT
Covid-19 Delays Arrest of Female Cop On Rape Charge
[Namibian] The Windhoek police have delayed the arrest of a female police officer who is wanted in connection with the alleged statutory rape of a teenage boy.

Tue, 13 Jul 2021 14:38:43 GMT
Asap Courry Embracing Women Naturality Through Music
[Namibian] Last Friday, Asap Courry dropped his new single titled 'Natural'.

Tue, 13 Jul 2021 14:36:57 GMT
Three Arrested for Murder
[Namibian] THREE people, including a 50-year-old woman, were arrested on Monday after allegedly assaulting and stabbing to death a 35-year-old man.

Tue, 13 Jul 2021 14:36:25 GMT
Hope Prevails for 500 Coastal Residents in Need
[Namibian] Close to 500 coastal residents receive much-needed food parcels through the Hands of Hope Foundation (HoH), a non-profit organisation at Swakopmund, on a monthly basis.

Tue, 13 Jul 2021 14:35:39 GMT
'We Would Be Better Off As Vendors'
[Namibian] Ndapandula Mwemba (38) has been making a living by selling fruit and vegetables from a container since she was retrenched from her job at a restaurant last year.

Tue, 13 Jul 2021 13:06:03 GMT
Venaani Calls for Intervention in Eswatini
[New Era] Popular Democratic Movement (PDM) leader McHenry Venaani has called on the Southern African Development Community (SADC) and international relations minister Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah to intervene in Eswatini.

Tue, 13 Jul 2021 13:06:03 GMT
Unam Increases Entry Points
[New Era] Grade 12 candidates who wish to further their studies at the University of Namibia (Unam) will as from the 2022 academic year have to obtain 27 points in five subjects as per the revised Namibia Senior Secondary Certificate.

Tue, 13 Jul 2021 13:06:03 GMT
Covid Affects Ministry of Mines
[New Era] Covid-19 and the measures to curb its spread have impacted the operations of the Ministry of Mines and Energy.

Tue, 13 Jul 2021 13:06:01 GMT
Minimise Travel, Authorities Urge
[New Era] Information minister Peya Mushelenga has expressed dismay by the high number of people moving out of and into the Khomas region, saying it defeats the purpose of the movement restrictions between all regions across the country, enforced to ...

Tue, 13 Jul 2021 08:57:31 GMT
Candid Talks Donate to Orphaned Babies
[New Era] The Covid-19 pandemic has devastated families across Namibia, left a number of children orphaned or without one parent, and the founder of 'Candid Talks with Operi' thus donated items to five orphaned babies at the Windhoek Central Hospital...

Tue, 13 Jul 2021 09:19:46 GMT
Wildlife Resorts Forced to Cut Salaries and Reduce Hours
[Namibia Economist] The government restcamp manager, Namibia Wildlife Resorts (NWR) announced that it has decided to cut salaries and hours of its employees to safeguard its operations. Over the last 16 months the tourism industry has been challenged...

Tue, 13 Jul 2021 10:27:31 GMT
Cop Beaten By Four Women
[New Era] Rundu -- A male police officer was assaulted by four women related to a suspect he attempted to arrest for a stock theft case on Saturday.

Tue, 13 Jul 2021 09:30:11 GMT
Ban On Live Cloven-Hoofed Animals and Poultry Imports From South Africa Maintained
[Namibia Economist] Namibia has maintained the suspension of importation and in transit movement of live cloven-hoofed animals and their raw products as well as live poultry and raw products of South African origin with the exception of cooked produc...

Tue, 13 Jul 2021 09:26:10 GMT
Mourners Main Covid-19 Regulation Transgressors
[New Era] Keetmanshoop -- Police in the //Kharas region say those attending funerals are the main transgressors of the regulations ratified to curb the spread of Covid-19, while warning residents who ignore the curfew that they may face heavy fines o...



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