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Mon, 08 Nov 2021 09:43:51 GMT
Uranium Plans Irk Southern Farmers #AfricaClimateCrisis
[New Era] Farmers in the Leonardville area of Omaheke region have vowed to put a stop to uranium exploration by Russian entity Headspring Investment.

Mon, 08 Nov 2021 09:44:31 GMT
Home Affairs to Appeal Surrogacy Citizenship Judgement
[New Era] The home affairs ministry will appeal a recent High Court ruling which declared the son of a same-sex couple born via surrogacy a Namibian citizen by descent in the Supreme Court.

Mon, 08 Nov 2021 09:47:46 GMT
Rooies Gives Police Guard the Slip
[New Era] Police at the weekend launched a manhunt for trial-awaiting former magistrate Walter 'Rooies' Mostert who escaped from custody on Friday afternoon following a court appearance. The 62-year-old reportedly vanished after having been dropped o...

Mon, 08 Nov 2021 08:02:00 GMT
Saints Head Men and Women's Logs
[Namibian] SAINTS went to the top of both the men and women's Premier League logs in the Bank Windhoek Hockey Field League after convincing victories over the weekend.

Mon, 08 Nov 2021 08:00:47 GMT
T20 World Cup Adventure Concludes Against India
[Namibian] Namibia's T20 World Cup adventure comes to an end today when they take on India in Dubai this afternoon.

Fri, 05 Nov 2021 13:33:50 GMT
Transparency Triumphs As Court Grants Fishrot Live-Streaming
[Namibian] The Namibian was yesterday granted permission to live-stream the ongoing bail application by six of the men charged in the Fishrot fraud and corruption case.

Fri, 05 Nov 2021 13:26:12 GMT
Earthquake Reported Near Kamanjab
[Namibia Economist] The Ministry of Mines and Energy has confirmed that an earthquake was recorded in the early hours (05:58) of 4 November, approximately 10 Km North-East of Kamanjab.

Fri, 05 Nov 2021 13:01:03 GMT
No Direct Instructions From Minister, Says Nghipunya
[Namibian] Former National Fishing Corporation of Namibia (Fishcor) chief executive Mike Nghipunya watered down part of his testimony in a bail hearing in the Windhoek High Court yesterday, saying ex-minister of fisheries Bernhard Esau did not give i...

Fri, 05 Nov 2021 10:25:41 GMT
Health Ministry to Sort Out Fleet Stats
[New Era] A verification process is currently underway within the ministry of health to resolve anomalies in the fleet of cars owned by the ministry. Recently auditor general Junias Kandjeke said at least 229 vehicles belonging to the ministry could ...

Fri, 05 Nov 2021 13:31:56 GMT
Sassa Explains Walvis Bay Dual Pension Payouts
[Namibian] South Africa's social security agency says pensioners with Namibian and South African citizenship, who obtained dual citizenship after 1995, must relinquish one to qualify for the South African pension.

Fri, 05 Nov 2021 13:29:50 GMT
Namibia Gets Bidder On Green Hydrogen
[Namibian] Namibia has announced HYPHEN as the preferred bidder to implement the roughly N$143 billion (US$9,4 billion) green hydrogen project.

Fri, 05 Nov 2021 13:28:03 GMT
No Need to Keep Shapumba's N$2,5m - Mayor
[Namibian] Oshakati mayor Leonard Hango says there is no need for the Oshakati Town Council to keep the N$2,5 million that businessman Erastus 'Chicco' Shapumba paid the town council for the purchase of Erf 1342, previously known as Omatala, in 2016.

Fri, 05 Nov 2021 13:10:28 GMT
Namibia to Host Zambia in the Rugby Africa Cup Women's 15s
[Namibia Economist] Namibia will face Zambia in the Rugby Africa Cup Women's 15s last test match for 2021 on 13 November at the Hage Geingob Stadium in Windhoek, a statement released this week said.

Fri, 05 Nov 2021 13:08:44 GMT
Fishermen's BDF Killings Still Haunts Family One Year Later
[Namibian] The family of the four fishermen who were gunned down by members of the Botswana Defence Force (BDF) last year still tears up when they think about the gruesome way in which their loved ones were killed.

Fri, 05 Nov 2021 13:07:03 GMT
Walvis Man Arrested for Wife's Murder
[Namibian] A man at Walvis Bay was arrested on Thursday night for the alleged murder of his wife.

Fri, 05 Nov 2021 13:01:30 GMT
Hyphen Selected to Implement U.S.$9.4 Billion Local Green Hydrogen Project
[Namibia Economist] The government has taken the first step to develop a US$9.4 billion vertically integrated green hydrogen project in the Tsau //Khaeb national park by announcing its intention to appoint HYPHEN Hydrogen Energy as the preferred bidd...

Fri, 05 Nov 2021 12:55:24 GMT
Elite 'Hijack' Solar Deals
[Namibian] The government's solar and wind energy programme, valued at more than N$10 billion, largely benefits politically connected companies owned by presidential families and relatives of prominent Namibians who were allegedly squeezed into the p...

Fri, 05 Nov 2021 12:29:31 GMT
Paratus Expands Footprint in the North - Opens New Branch in Ongwediva
[Namibia Economist] Paratus Namibia this week opened its new branch in the Oshana Mall, Ongwediva, as it continues to expand its footprint across the country.

Fri, 05 Nov 2021 12:25:37 GMT
Airlink Joins Fight Against Wildlife Trade
[Namibia Economist] Airlink, the privately owned Southern African regional airline, will implement a company-wide programme involving training, new processes and supply chain interventions to identify and combat illicit wildlife trade.

Fri, 05 Nov 2021 10:28:08 GMT
I Was Merely Following Orders - Mike Nghipunya
[New Era] Former CEO of the National Fishing Corporation of Namibia, Mike Nghipunya yesterday maintained his stance that he was just following orders when he disbursed huge amounts of money to various entities.

Fri, 05 Nov 2021 10:23:41 GMT
Samuehl Targets 2022 Waterfront Completion
[New Era] The completion of the Lüderitz Waterfront project will transform the harbour town and the //Kharas region as a whole through diversification of the income stream in the area.

Fri, 05 Nov 2021 09:46:13 GMT
Hyphen Lands Mega Green Hydrogen Project
[New Era] A successful bidder for the much anticipated and country's first ever green hydrogen project, which has the potential to create up to 30 000 jobs, has been confirmed.

Fri, 05 Nov 2021 09:42:43 GMT
Minister Mushelenga Calls for More Investment in ICT
[New Era] Information Minister Peya Mushelenga said African governments need to innovate and invest more in the education and training of people in new technology to empower the African youth with soft skills and technology.

Fri, 05 Nov 2021 09:34:42 GMT
Amutenya Becomes Youngest Brigadier General
[New Era] Those fortunate enough to have attended the Namibian Defence Force's recent ceremony at the Oluno Military Base witnessed the historic promotion of Helena Amutenya to the rank of brigadier general. Not only is she a female officer who rose ...

Fri, 05 Nov 2021 09:43:39 GMT
Two Charged After Body Found in Freezer
[New Era] Two Windhoek men have been arrested after police say a 22-year-old's remains were found in a freezer. Khomas police chief Commissioner Ismael Basson confirmed accused Malakia Mateus (22) and Amos Israel (35) were arrested on Wednesday in co...

Fri, 05 Nov 2021 09:40:43 GMT
Student Leaders Embroiled in Rape Scandal
[New Era] Three Students Representative Council members from the University of Namibia, who are also members of the Students Union of Namibia (SUN), have been suspended by the university and questioned by the police for allegedly raping a fellow stud...

Fri, 05 Nov 2021 09:37:31 GMT
30-Year Murder Appeal On Hold
[New Era] The appeal application of a northern man, who was convicted and sentenced to 30 years imprisonment for murdering his ex-girlfriend over the paternity of their son, is on hold in the High Court.

Fri, 05 Nov 2021 08:49:50 GMT
Rugby Tests On the Horizon
[Namibian] Namibia's national men and women's rugby teams are gearing up for end of the season international matches on the horizon.

Fri, 05 Nov 2021 08:48:31 GMT
Warriors Have Nothing to Lose
[Namibian] Bobby Samaria will unshackle his Brave Warriors for the remaining 2022 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Congo and Togo.

Fri, 05 Nov 2021 08:45:41 GMT
'Moeder' Swops Netball for Tracing Card Thieves
[Namibian] Namibia has produced its own share of exceptional netball players, some outrageous in their approach to the game, while others did most of their talking on the netball court. Former Black Africa star Christiana Gontes belonged to the latte...



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