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Thu, 23 Sep 2021 08:26:32 GMT
France Wins African Rugby Bid
[Namibian] NEXT year's Africa Rugby Cup, which will also serve as a qualifier for the 2023 World Cup, will not be held on the African continent, but in France.

Wed, 22 Sep 2021 16:18:17 GMT
Rural Women Strive for Empowerment, Independence
[Namibian] WOMEN from various walks of life recently gathered at the Rural Women's Assembly at Braunfels at Khorixas to discuss their hardships and to promote rural women's empowerment.

Wed, 22 Sep 2021 16:16:57 GMT
Celebrating World Rhino Day
[Namibian] WORLD Rhino Day will be commemorated with music and soccer at the Herbert Conradie Stadium at Khorixas this weekend. The event will be held under the theme 'Keeping the Five Alive'.

Wed, 22 Sep 2021 16:11:19 GMT
Prosecutor General Wins Appeal On Organised Crime Law
[Namibian] The prosecutor general has won a Supreme Court appeal on Prevention of Organised Crime Act proceedings against a Chinese-owned close corporation allegedly involved in a multimillion-dollar customs scam that was uncovered near the end of 20...

Wed, 22 Sep 2021 16:09:19 GMT
Education Minister Kandjii-Murangi Rejects Student Village Corruption Claims
[Namibian] MINISTER of higher education, technology and innovation Itah Kandjii-Murangi has denied corruption claims in the manner in which the student village project is being handled.

Wed, 22 Sep 2021 12:49:09 GMT
Witness Narrates Ordeal With 'Serial Rapist'
[New Era] One of the victims of multiple rape accused Gavin Gawanab testified yesterday about an altercation in which she was involved with him.

Wed, 22 Sep 2021 12:28:22 GMT
Heat Turned Up On Genocide Deal
[Namibian] Popular Democratic Movement (PDM) leader McHenry Venaani yesterday claimed president Hage Geingob recently asked him to accept the German genocide deal offer, although it included no legal obligation for the former colonial power.

Wed, 22 Sep 2021 09:14:33 GMT
As Genocide Fallout Intensifies, Opposition Parties Insist On Restorative Justice
[New Era] Near ugly scenes ensued yesterday as members of the opposition angrily marched to parliament to protest the recently concluded genocide agreement between Namibia and Germany. Clad in their political colours and traditional attire, hordes of...

Wed, 22 Sep 2021 09:13:22 GMT
Transnamib Job Cuts 'Do Not Need Govt Approval'
[New Era] The plan by the national rail service operator, TransNamib, to retrench 340 employees in the coming weeks, does not require government approval, as this decision lies entirely in the hands of the authority's board.

Wed, 22 Sep 2021 09:12:39 GMT
Reparations Should Not Divide Us - Kapofi
[New Era] Defence minister Frans Kapofi has called for cooler heads to prevail when debating the contentious genocide agreement in parliament.

Thu, 23 Sep 2021 05:07:04 GMT
A Timeline of Germany's Brutal Colonial History
[DW] Though relatively short-lived, Germany's colonial presence has had a major impact on present-day Namibia. Here's a timeline of Germany's brutal colonial past in the African country.

Wed, 22 Sep 2021 16:27:29 GMT
Residents Complain About 'Unhygienic' Hospital Shelter
[Namibian] RESIDENTS of Wapandula shelter at Oshakati are complaining of a lack of hygiene and the threat of Covid-19 at the shelter.

Wed, 22 Sep 2021 16:24:11 GMT
Platform to Promote San Pupils Mental Health Developed
[Namibian] A RESEARCHER from the Namibia University of Science and Technology has developed a prototype mobile platform for counselling San primary school pupils.

Wed, 22 Sep 2021 16:22:29 GMT
Pensioner On the Run After Allegedly Stabbing Girlfriend
[Namibian] POLICE in the Omusati region are trying to trace and apprehend a 63-year-old man who is on the run after allegedly stabbing his girlfriend.

Wed, 22 Sep 2021 16:20:54 GMT
Paratus Signals Lower 2021 Results
[Namibian] LISTED Paratus Namibia Holdings Limited will release its 2021 financial statements on or before tomorrow, and has signalled that earnings would be lower when compared to the 2020 financial year.

Wed, 22 Sep 2021 16:19:50 GMT
'We Are Cut From the Same Cloth'
[Namibian] THE Swakopmund Scientific Society's annual Namibian Heritage Week was launched at Swakopmund earlier this week.

Wed, 22 Sep 2021 16:19:03 GMT
Approved City Building Plans Edge Up in August
[Namibian] THE City of Windhoek has approved 274 building plans in August this year, worth over N$117 million - the highest approval this year.

Wed, 22 Sep 2021 16:14:28 GMT
Farmers Receive Solar Powered Water Pumps
[Namibian] FARMERS at Blouputz in the //Kharas region received solar powered water pumps on Wednesday from the //Kharas Regional Council to increase access to clean water.

Wed, 22 Sep 2021 16:09:54 GMT
Namibia Art Now for Sale Online
[Namibian] NAMIBIANS continue to innovate, and shoppers can now buy Namibian arts and crafts online through the newly launched website, www.namibiacraftshop.com.

Wed, 22 Sep 2021 15:34:10 GMT
Nampower to Sponsor Disabled Athletes Categories At Upcoming Sports Awards
[Namibia Economist] NamPower has pledged a total of N$300,000 to sponsor the categories of athletes with disabilities at the upcoming Namibia Annual Sports Awards.

Wed, 22 Sep 2021 15:33:26 GMT
Fistball Action Returns This Weekend After 5-Month Break
[Namibia Economist] After five months of non-activity, the Bank Windhoek Fistball League returns with the Playoffs on Saturday, 25 September, 8:30 at the Sport Klub Windhoek (SKW) Fistball Arena in Windhoek.

Wed, 22 Sep 2021 15:31:59 GMT
Completed Buildings in Windhoek Fall By 43%
[Namibia Economist] The number of buildings completed in Windhoek decreased by 43%, due to the first hard lockdown of 2020, which put a pause on all building projects.

Wed, 22 Sep 2021 15:30:35 GMT
NIPDB Responds to Ostora Concept Theft Allegations
[Namibia Economist] The Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board (NIPDB/Board) wishes to respond to the theft allegations regarding the Ostora concept.

Wed, 22 Sep 2021 15:21:55 GMT
Omuthiya's Okaale Springs to Life
[New Era] The much-awaited Okaale Lifestyle Centre in Omuthiya, which will serve as a one-stop shopping centre has sprung to life.

Wed, 22 Sep 2021 13:34:19 GMT
Nangolo to Headline Next Month's AC Boxing Bonanza
[New Era] Local boxing prospect Flame 'Special One' Nangolo will next month seek to maintain his perfect winning streak when he takes on Gustaf Petrus in the main fight of the AC Boxing Promotions bonanza set for the Nampower Convention Centre in the...

Wed, 22 Sep 2021 13:29:49 GMT
'Make Sacrifices, Don't Blame Govt'
[New Era] The first e-bike rental station will open in Windhoek's central business district (CBD) in November this year.

Wed, 22 Sep 2021 13:10:05 GMT
Khuse FC Determined to Reach the Semis
[New Era] Oshana-based Khuse FC is one of eight teams that booked their ticket to the quarterfinals of the MTC NFA Cup - and team manager David Tutaleni is determined to reach the semi-finals of the tournament. Khuse, who plays in the Second Division...

Wed, 22 Sep 2021 13:09:33 GMT
Namcol Celebrates First Advanced Programme Graduates
[New Era] The Namibia College of Open Learning (Namcol) recently graduated the first cohort of students in the newly introduced advanced programmes.

Wed, 22 Sep 2021 12:57:10 GMT
Nored Hosts Induction for Councillors
[New Era] The Northern Electricity Distributor (Nored) hosted a workshop for regional and local authority councillors to explain its mandate. The gathering took place at the Oshikoto Regional Council on 15 September 2021 and was attended by councillo...

Wed, 22 Sep 2021 12:48:42 GMT
Say No to Filthy Surroundings
[New Era] The World Cleanup Day, which is celebrated on 18 September every year, was held in Katima Mulilo last weekend.



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