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Wed, 10 Nov 2021 12:39:13 GMT
Access to Climate Finance Should Be Made Easier for Developing Countries - Minister
[Namibia Economist] The Minister of Environment, Forestry and Tourism, Pohamba ShifetaNamibia called on negotiators at the COP26 and particularly the developed countries to provide clarity on how they will ensure that a minimum of US100 billion in cl...

Thu, 11 Nov 2021 09:30:28 GMT
The Minimum Wage for Farmworkers to Be Increased By 18 Percent in January
[Namibia Economist] Following an agreement signed this week, the current minimum wage of 2017 is to be increased by 18% as of 1 January 2022, bringing the value of the minimum basic wage of farmworkers to N$ 1 653.00 per month.

Thu, 11 Nov 2021 09:30:25 GMT
Namport Readies to Become Green Hydrogen Export Hub
[Namibia Economist] Namport and the Port of Rotterdam recently signed an agreement to collaborate on various areas, including facilitating the forecasted growth and flow of the green hydrogen supply chain from Namibia to Rotterdam in the Netherlands.

Wed, 10 Nov 2021 15:57:02 GMT
Namdia Eyes 50 Percent of Namdeb's Production
[Namibian] NAMIBIA Desert Diamond Company (Namdia)'s executive management wishes to at least buy up to 50% of Namdeb Holdings' diamond production, said its finance executive officer Sven von Blottnitz.

Wed, 10 Nov 2021 15:57:00 GMT
Parliament to Ratify Treaty to Extradite Namibians in Angolan Prisons
[Namibian] NAMIBIA is expected to ratify a treaty that would see Namibians in Angola's correctional facilities serve their sentences at home, says minister of defence and veterans affairs Frans Kapofi.

Wed, 10 Nov 2021 15:57:00 GMT
Lack of Human Resources Hampers Procurement Unit Investigations
[Namibian] THE Procurement Policy Unit's lack of human resources has limited it from being able to investigate alleged suspicious procurement actions relating to the Ministry of Defence and the Namibia Airports Company.

Wed, 10 Nov 2021 15:57:00 GMT
App President Dies
[Namibian] All People's Party (APP) president Ignatius Shixwameni has died.

Wed, 10 Nov 2021 15:56:54 GMT
Military Payments Linked to Dubai
[Namibian] AN INVESTIGATION into alleged corruption at the military company August 26 Textile and Garment Factory found that around N$40 million has been transferred to Dubai, the United States, Malaysia and Brazil to allegedly buy pillows, uniforms ...

Wed, 10 Nov 2021 12:48:28 GMT
Oyo to Share Their Vision of Traveling and of the Lock-Down During 10-Day Workshop
[Namibia Economist] The Ombetja Yehinga Organisation (OYO) Dance Troupe will share their vision of travelling and of the lock-down during a 10-day workshop with French Dancer Krees. They will explore a new dance vocabulary and open doors for audience...

Wed, 10 Nov 2021 15:57:02 GMT
Namibian Stars Head to Sotigui Awards
[Namibian] NAMIBIAN stars continue to shine bright in Burkina Faso as actors Armas Shivute and Adriano Visagie ready for this year's Sotigui Awards.

Wed, 10 Nov 2021 15:57:01 GMT
Over 1 000 Debtors Report to NSFAF
[Namibian] MORE than 1 000 debtors have reported to the Namibia Students Financial Assistance Fund (NSFAF), while the fund says it plans to publish more than 300 names of loan holders dating back to 1998 this week.

Wed, 10 Nov 2021 15:57:01 GMT
Dysfunctional Pump Leaves Ohangwena Taps Dry
[Namibian] MORE than 10 villages in Ohangwena region have had to resort to other water sources, such as wells and earth dams, after their taps ran dry last week.

Wed, 10 Nov 2021 15:56:59 GMT
800 Scramble for 39 Cleaning Posts
[Namibian] MORE than 800 job seekers are expected to write an interview test this afternoon, in the hopes of scooping one of 39 cleaning positions advertised by the Omusati Regional Council on 8 October.

Wed, 10 Nov 2021 09:11:15 GMT
Cop Charged for Allegedly Helping Rooies Escape
[New Era] A Windhoek-based police officer has been charged for allegedly aiding and abetting a trial-awaiting suspect to escape from custody.

Wed, 10 Nov 2021 09:09:08 GMT
Fishrot Accused Nghipunya Was Handpicked for Fishcor CEO Role, Court Hears
[New Era] Fishrot accused Mike Nghipunya was plucked from relative obscurity to the position of CEO for the National Fishing Corporation of Namibia and earning an annual salary of N$1.3 million.

Wed, 10 Nov 2021 09:02:05 GMT
South Africa Netball Off to a Winning Start
[Namibian] Defending African champions South Africa got off to a winning start at the Africa Netball Cup with a comprehensive 78-27 victory against Zimbabwe yesterday at the Wanderers court in Windhoek yesterday.

Wed, 10 Nov 2021 09:35:45 GMT
NSFAF - Hundreds Rush to Pay Back the Money
[New Era] At least 1,008 out of about 52,000 beneficiaries of the Namibia Students Financial Assistance Fund have made arrangements to pay back the money, the institution's acting CEO Kennedy Kandume has said.

Wed, 10 Nov 2021 09:33:25 GMT
Hambukushu Reject Community Courts
[New Era] Mukwe -- The Hambukushu community in Kavango East is opposed to the idea of a community court and prefers their legal disputes to be heard by the traditional court.

Wed, 10 Nov 2021 09:28:26 GMT
Namibia Media Trust Applauds Govt On Media Effort
[New Era] The Namibia Media Trust (NMT) has applauded government's continued effort to promote freedom of the press and access to information.

Wed, 10 Nov 2021 09:19:49 GMT
Suspended Gobabis 6 Suffer Court Loss
[New Era] The Gobabis municipality says it will forge ahead with the disciplinary action of four managers and two junior employees who were suspended for alleged misconduct in August.

Wed, 10 Nov 2021 09:04:46 GMT
Limping Leopards Put Paul in a Pickle
[Namibian] The Brave Warriors will reportedly face weakened Congo Leopards in tomorrow's 2022 Fifa World Cup away qualifier.

Wed, 10 Nov 2021 09:03:11 GMT
Cohen Continue Fistball Dominance
[Namibian] COHEN Fistball Club (CFC) cemented its legacy as the pre-eminent force in the land with a fourth consecutive Bank Windhoek National Fistball Cup success in Windhoek over the weekend.

Wed, 10 Nov 2021 08:56:40 GMT
Namibia Bow Out With Heads Held High
[Namibian] NAMIBIA's participation at the T20 World Cup ended in a nine-wicket defeat against India on Monday, but they have certainly made their mark amongst the world's leading nations.

Mon, 08 Nov 2021 14:19:45 GMT
Brave Warriors Leave for Brazzaville World Cup Qualifier
[New Era] The Brave Warriors yesterday left for Brazzaville to acclimatise and touch base ahead of their vital 2022 Fifa World Cup second-round qualifier against Congo on Thursday at the Stade Alphonse Massemba-Débat.

Mon, 08 Nov 2021 14:15:03 GMT
Transnamib Commences With Rightsizing
[New Era] The national rail service operator TransNamib will commence with a rightsizing process through the voluntary retrenchment of about 340 of its employees. It has previously been reported that TransNamib will embark on the process necessitated...

Mon, 08 Nov 2021 14:14:44 GMT
End of the Road for Southern Times
[Namibian] The Namibian Cabinet has decided to discontinue the regional weekly Southern Times.

Mon, 08 Nov 2021 14:00:58 GMT
Covid-19 Takes Bite Out of Diamond Firm's Profit
[New Era] Namib Desert Diamonds (Namdia) full year profit after tax amounts to N$13.3 million, which is down by 86% from the prior year's N$95.2 million. The company's performance from the sale of rough diamonds amounts to a profit after tax of N$44....

Mon, 08 Nov 2021 13:59:05 GMT
One Day to Get ID Cards Not Enough - Mukwe
[Namibian] Community members of the Mukwe constituency in the Kavango East region say one day was not enough for all of them to be granted national documents.

Mon, 08 Nov 2021 13:58:36 GMT
Local Doctors Restore Sight of 350
[New Era] Oniipa -- It was a joyous event at the Onandjokwe state hospital as three Namibian doctors restored the sight of 350 citizens last week.

Mon, 08 Nov 2021 13:54:33 GMT
I Only Transferred the Money, Says Former Fishcor Boss Nghipunya Accused of Corruption
[New Era] Former CEO of Fishcor Mike Nghipunya last week told the Windhoek High Court that the company's then board chairperson and co-accused James Hatuikulipi was the one who gave orders for the transfer of funds to the De Klerk, Horn and Coetzee l...



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