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Fri, 08 Oct 2021 13:36:48 GMT
Soldiers Threaten Govt Over Forced Vaccination
[Namibian] Members of the Namibian Defence Force are threatening to take the government and the defence ministry to court over mandatory Covid-19 vaccination imposed on them.

Fri, 08 Oct 2021 13:29:01 GMT
Mushimba in Pandora Papers
[Namibian] THE name of the late Namibian businessman Aaron Mushimba appears in a global leak known as the Pandora Papers, which provide a rare glimpse of how powerful public figures around the world conceal their wealth and avoid taxes.

Fri, 08 Oct 2021 13:26:35 GMT
Fishrot Accused Viewed Ocean As Their 'Real Estate'
[Namibian] BUSINESSWOMAN-turned-whistleblower Sharon Neumbo says one of the Fishrot accused in the past stood in front of the ocean, saying: "Aah, this is our real estate."

Fri, 08 Oct 2021 13:25:08 GMT
Water Woes Linger in Oshikoto, Villagers Say Situation Has Reached Alarming Levels
[New Era] Some Oshikoto residents have been without water supply for three months, and the dire situation could possibly persist until next month.

Fri, 08 Oct 2021 13:22:37 GMT
Draft Bill Gives Kandjeke Powers to Penalise
[Namibian] THE new audit bill for the Office of the Auditor General will give auditor general Junias Kandjeke the provision of offences and penalties to anyone who "obstructs, hinders or interferes with" the institution's operations.

Fri, 08 Oct 2021 13:22:22 GMT
Economy Stacks Up Well Despite Covid-19 Impact - Central Bank Governor
[Namibia Economist] The Governor of the Bank of Namibia, Johannes ! Gawaxab is confident that Namibia can rebound from the economic scarring accentuated by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Fri, 08 Oct 2021 13:21:53 GMT
Home Affairs Official Waits Longer for Verdict in Murder Trial
[Namibian] Ministry of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety and Security official Likius Valombola will have to wait three more weeks for the judgement in his murder trial in the Windhoek High Court.

Fri, 08 Oct 2021 13:20:12 GMT
Poaching Cases Continue to Decline As Law Enforcers Tighten Noose
[Namibia Economist] Poaching incidents in the country continues to decline, with only 14 rhinos and 5 elephants having been killed so far this year, the Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism indicated this week.

Fri, 08 Oct 2021 13:19:24 GMT
Development Bank Opens Climate Change Adaptation Financing
[Namibia Economist] The Development Bank of Namibia (DBN) has announced a facility to finance climate change adaptation, provides an affordable and tailored financing solution for climate and environmentally friendly projects.

Fri, 08 Oct 2021 13:18:16 GMT
Chinese Companies in U.S.$302 Million Road Tenders
[Namibian] The state-owned Roads Authority of Namibia wants to award a Chinese state-owned company a road tender worth N$475 million without publicly advertising the contract.

Fri, 08 Oct 2021 12:31:27 GMT
Fim Regulations Consultations to Start Soon
[Namibian] THE financial institutions watchdog Namfisa says it will soon start with formal consultations on the regulations and standards that will accommodate the Financial Institutions and Markets Act.

Fri, 08 Oct 2021 12:23:15 GMT
Preparing for the Fourth Wave
[Namibian] A SURVEY conducted by the Namibia Private Practitioners Forum has shown that a lack of planning and several challenges around the provision of quality healthcare contributed to the high number of Covid-19 deaths in Namibia during its third...

Fri, 08 Oct 2021 12:12:38 GMT
Malaria Vaccine a 'Game-Changer'
[Namibian] FORMER health minister and current Malaria Elimination 8 ambassador Richard Kamwi says the green light from the World Health Organisation for the first malaria vaccine to be rolled out in countries battling the disease is 'a game-changer.'

Fri, 08 Oct 2021 12:08:45 GMT
Taxman Chasing Debt Dating Back 15 Years
[Namibian] THERE is N$12 billion in taxes owed to the Namibian government by taxpayers, and some of it dates back to roughly 2006, the Namibia Revenue Agency (Namra) said.

Fri, 08 Oct 2021 14:05:25 GMT
Ndakondja Elevates Namibian Fashion
[New Era] Fashion designer, Maano Ndakondja (24) started in the industry by making and selling hair scrunchies. The money made was used for school donations, contributions and/or her own entertainment.

Fri, 08 Oct 2021 14:03:24 GMT
Masua Agitates for Youth Empowerment
[New Era] Youthful member of parliament Patience Masua said she resonates with being a worker more than a politician, adding that she will use her career, office, resources, influence and power to effect change and to diligently serve the Namibian pe...

Fri, 08 Oct 2021 13:58:28 GMT
Emanya Residents Receive Identity Documents
[New Era] Emanya -- Joy was visible on the faces of the residents of Emanya in the remote area of Nehale Lya Mpingana in the Oshikoto region, who this week received identity documents through an outreach programme to serve rural communities.

Fri, 08 Oct 2021 13:37:36 GMT
Construction Industries Federation and Namibian Workers Union Join Forces
[New Era] Concerned about the state of the Namibian construction sector, the Construction Industries Federation (CIF) and the Metal and Allied Namibian Workers Union (MANWU) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Wednesday.

Fri, 08 Oct 2021 13:25:47 GMT
Cjay On the Motivational Path
[New Era] After attending a purpose accelerator clinic and going on a personal purpose finding journey, CJay, real name Clarence Jerome Eiseb, started thinking about his approach to life, his habits, his attitude towards circumstances and a whole lot...

Fri, 08 Oct 2021 13:24:39 GMT
Faizel MC Is Back Home
[Namibian] AFTER almost 10 years of living outside the country, well-known Afro-pop muso Faizel MC, also known as King Moto, is back in the Land of the Brave.

Fri, 08 Oct 2021 13:24:15 GMT
The Red Line Must Go
[New Era] The Namibia we live in today, is this the Namibia we fought for? I wonder! I don't even think it is close to what our parents, siblings and all our former fighters shed their blood for.

Fri, 08 Oct 2021 13:21:32 GMT
Two-Day National Long Course Swimming Gala Commences
[Namibia Economist] Around 100 swimmers from four teams will take part in a two day national long course gala from Friday to Saturday at the Olympia Swimming Pool in Windhoek.

Fri, 08 Oct 2021 13:20:32 GMT
Governance Dilemmas Inside Namibia's Boardrooms
[Namibian] IT IS NO surprise that corporate behaviour is generating unprecedented levels of scrutiny due to changes in the economic, technological, and environmental landscapes.

Fri, 08 Oct 2021 13:19:37 GMT
Double Farm-Murder Trial to Continue Next Year
[Namibian] THE trial of three men charged with murdering an elderly farming couple in the //Kharas region in February 2018 is due to continue in the Windhoek High Court in March next year.

Fri, 08 Oct 2021 13:19:00 GMT
Desert Radio 'An Oasis of Information'
[Namibian] THE highly anticipated Desert Radio has finally become a reality after the Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia approved an application by The Namibian to operate a radio station in Windhoek.

Fri, 08 Oct 2021 13:18:37 GMT
Construction Industries Federation, Manwu Ink MOU in Bid to Revive Covid-19 Hit Industry
[Namibia Economist] The Construction Industries Federation (CIF) and the Metal and Allied Workers Union (MANWU) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) this week, with the objective to collaborate on matters of mutual interest, with a focus on the...

Fri, 08 Oct 2021 12:51:02 GMT
Namibia Scores Lower in Fiscal Accountability
[New Era] According to the Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR), Namibia unfortunately, scored poorly on overall fiscal transparency and accountability. This is according to a recently released report by the institute focusing on public fiscal...

Fri, 08 Oct 2021 12:51:02 GMT
Development Bank Offers Finance for Climate Change
[New Era] The Development Bank of Namibia (DBN) has confirmed a facility to finance climate change adaptation, bolstering its long track record of financing beneficial environmental and social initiatives.

Fri, 08 Oct 2021 12:51:00 GMT
Namibia Gets Davos Invitation
[New Era] Namibia has for the first time been invited to the World Economic Forum (WEF) annual meeting to be held in the Swiss ski resort of Davos in January next year.

Fri, 08 Oct 2021 12:33:51 GMT
Ongava Décor Team Wins House and Garden Awards
[Namibia Economist] Olivine Design, which was an instrumental part of the design philosophy, style and décor of the new Anderssons at Ongava, won the award for Design Excellence at the UK-based 2021 House and Garden Awards.



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