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Thu, 15 Jul 2021 08:32:37 GMT
Cricket Namibia Launches Pledge for Pink Campaign
[Namibian] Cricket Namibia has joined forces with the Cancer Association of Namibia in the first-ever #Pledge4Pink Campaign to raise funds and awareness of cancer in Namibia.

Thu, 15 Jul 2021 08:42:40 GMT
Prominent Actor and Director, David Ndjavera Dies At 52
[Namibia Economist] Theatre and Film doyen, David Ndjavera with over 30 years in show business passed away on 14 July, friends and family confirmed.

Thu, 15 Jul 2021 08:17:27 GMT
Namibia to Feel the Pinch of South Africa's Unrest
[Namibian] FROM January to May this year, Namibia has imported N$17,1 billion worth of goods from South Africa, data from the Namibia Statistics Agency show. And this is expected to be disturbed by the current unrest in the neighbouring country.

Wed, 14 Jul 2021 11:02:20 GMT
Namibia's Population On a Steady Increase
[New Era] Namibia's population grew from 1.8 million in 2001 to 2.1 million in 2011, while it is estimated to be at 2.5 million this year.

Thu, 15 Jul 2021 08:40:35 GMT
Urbock Beer Celebrated At African Beer Cup
[Namibia Economist] Namibia Breweries Limited (NBL) recently won gold and silver for its Urbock Beer at the 2021 African Beer Cup.

Thu, 15 Jul 2021 08:31:50 GMT
Dundee Precious Metals Signs 3% Salary Increase for Workers
[Namibia Economist] Employees of Tsumeb-based, Dundee Precious Metals (DPM) will receive a salary increase of 3% for 2021, effective 01 July following the conclusion of the substantive negotiations with the Mineworkers' Union, which had been ongoing ...

Thu, 15 Jul 2021 08:28:17 GMT
'Pageants Have a Special Spot in My Heart'
[Namibian] HAVING joined the pageant world last year, Erika Kazombaruru (23) says pageants have a special spot in her heart, and she wants to make a career out of modelling.

Thu, 15 Jul 2021 08:26:50 GMT
Population Census Postponed to August 2022
[Namibia Economist] The Namibia Statistics Agency this week confirmed that the Population and Housing Census, originally scheduled to begin in August 2021 has been postponed and now planned for August 2022.

Thu, 15 Jul 2021 08:17:29 GMT
Treat Agriculture Like a Gem - Omusati Governor
[Namibian] OMUSATI regional governor Erginus Endjala has called on young people in the region to treat agriculture as a lucrative business and not just a hobby.

Thu, 15 Jul 2021 07:26:15 GMT
Third Wave Peak Reached - Shangula
[Namibian] THE country has reached the peak of its third Covid-19 wave of infections, with new cases stabilising in the past two weeks.

Thu, 15 Jul 2021 07:26:14 GMT
Regional Economic Integration to Boost Trade in Wood Products
[Namibian] REGIONAL economic integration can boost trade in wood products among African countries, other than sending raw wood mainly to China.

Thu, 15 Jul 2021 07:26:14 GMT
Venaani Pays Tribute to Ndjavera
[Namibian] POPULAR Democratic Movement leader, McHenry Venaani, has sent a message of condolences to the family of late David Ndjavera who died on Wednesday morning.

Thu, 15 Jul 2021 07:26:07 GMT
Geingob to Address the Nation
[Namibian] PRESIDENT Hage Geingob will address the nation on Thursday at 11:00 on the emerging third wave of Covid-19 the country is currently battling.

Wed, 14 Jul 2021 11:02:21 GMT
State, Taxi Driver Fail to Agree Settlement
[New Era] The case of a taxi driver suing government for N$11.2 million for wrongful arrest and detention is back in court after failed negotiations between the parties.

Wed, 14 Jul 2021 11:02:20 GMT
Uerikua Vows to Clamp Down On Corruption
[New Era] Otjozondjupa governor James Uerikua has vowed to crack the whip on corruption in the region.

Wed, 14 Jul 2021 11:02:18 GMT
Covid Curfew Transgressors Plead Guilty
[New Era] Keetmanshoop -- Three suspects who were arrested last weekend in Keetmanshoop for not adhering to the national curfew between 21h00 and 04h00, pleaded guilty in the local magistrate's court on Monday.

Wed, 14 Jul 2021 13:25:09 GMT
We Still Stand a Good Chance, Says Samaria... Warriors to Face Mozambique Today
[New Era] Although they missed out on an opportunity to secure an early spot in the semi-finals of the ongoing Cosafa Cup after playing to a one-all draw against the Flames of Malawi in yesterday's Group B clash, Brave Warriors gaffer Bobby Samaria r...

Wed, 14 Jul 2021 13:25:05 GMT
Tomas Wants to Leave Lasting Mark At Olympics
[New Era] Ahead of his much-anticipated Olympics debut, Namibia's veteran long-distance runner Rainhold Tomas says his goal when going into the Games is to improve his personal best time of 2:10:24 - and hopefully, win silverware.

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.

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...

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.



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