Namibia
Fri, 12 Nov 2021 06:42:16 GMTFisheries Minister Will Not Discuss Fishrot
[Namibian] The minister of fisheries and marine resources, Derek Klazen, on Thursday told fishing industry representatives he will not entertain talk about the Fishrot scandal.
Thu, 11 Nov 2021 12:47:39 GMTBasters Demand Genocide Reparation
[New Era] United People's Movement (UPM) parliamentarian Jan van Wyk is demanding that government include the Baster community in ongoing genocide reparation negotiations with the German government, saying they also suffered at the hands of the Europ...
Thu, 11 Nov 2021 12:36:02 GMTTransnamib Gives Workers Voluntary Exit Options
[Namibian] Rail parastatal TransNamib has set the wheels of retrenchment in motion with an internal memo sent to their employees, notifying them of the process.
Thu, 11 Nov 2021 12:09:14 GMTI Lent Hatuikulipi U.S.$134,000 for Ruling Party Congress, Says Fishrot Accused Shuudifonya
[New Era] Fishrot accused Otneel Shuudifonya said he loaned co-accused James Hatuikulipi N$2 million in different instalments to help stage the 2017 Swapo congress.
Thu, 11 Nov 2021 12:03:46 GMTMore Land Needed for Neckartal Irrigation Project
[New Era] The agriculture ministry is currently trying to secure 1 200 hectares needed for Neckartal Dam's phase two that involves agricultural production.
Thu, 11 Nov 2021 12:02:36 GMTFishrot-Tainted Deputy Director Testifies in Court
[Namibian] Fishrot-accused Otneel Shuudifonya was unmoved when he was told by investigators last year he had to pay back N$10,3 million which has allegedly been stolen from the national fishing company Fishcor.
Thu, 11 Nov 2021 11:59:29 GMTNamibia Gears Towards Environmental Education Path
[Namibian] The executive director in the Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism says the ministry regards environmental education (EE) and education for sustainable development (ESD) as tools to support environmental protection and biodiversit...
Thu, 11 Nov 2021 11:56:07 GMTCAF Tired of Namibia 'Hostage' Situation
[Namibian] The Confederation of African Football (CAF) says it is "unacceptable" that the game in Namibia has again come to a standstill due to administrative unrest.
Thu, 11 Nov 2021 11:55:03 GMTMunicipal Staff, Union Dare Council Over 20% Pay Cut Proposal
[New Era] Walvis Bay -- Walvis Bay municipality employees have vowed to fight tooth and nail a proposal by a local authority councillor seeking the council's blessings to implement a 20% salary cut across the board. The wage cut also affects councill...
Thu, 11 Nov 2021 11:38:55 GMTHigh Expectations As Economists Meet
[MBC] Economists across the country are expected to dissect and find practical solutions to the country's economic challenges as the 2021 Economics Association of Malawi (Ecama) Conference commences this morning at Nkopola Lodge in Mangochi.
Fri, 12 Nov 2021 09:24:52 GMTNamibian Descendants in Botswana Push for German Genocide Compensation
[VOA] Gaborone -- Thousands of people in Botswana whose ancestors came from Namibia are demanding reparations for genocide they say was committed by German forces more than a century ago. Namibia is negotiating with the German government, but the des...
Fri, 12 Nov 2021 06:48:01 GMTAuthorities Braced for Festive Season Traffic
[Namibian] IT'S that time of the year again when Namibians travel to different parts of the country to enjoy the festive season with their loved ones.
Fri, 12 Nov 2021 06:48:01 GMTErongo Vaccination Rate 'Worrying'
[Namibian] ERONGO governor Neville Andre on Tuesday said it was worrying that only 19% of the intended 121 000 people in the region targeted for vaccinations have been fully vaccinated against Covid-19 so far.
Thu, 11 Nov 2021 12:17:49 GMTMeatco Hands Over U.S.$30,000 Borehole
[New Era] Otjinene -- Meatco Foundation in collaboration with UNIL (Norwegian Group) and Global Protein Solutions (GPS) last weekend handed over a completed water borehole valued at N$450 000 to the Goreses community.
Thu, 11 Nov 2021 11:57:51 GMTKatima School Battles Overflowing Sewage
[New Era] Overflowing sewage has been a headache at the Ngweze Primary School for many years, with learners and staff fearing the stagnant sewage water will compromise their health.
Fri, 12 Nov 2021 06:47:58 GMTShanghala and Hatuikulipi Not Expected to Testify At Bail Hearing
[Namibian] WHILE many may have been looking forward to hearing evidence from former justice minister Sacky Shanghala and his business partner James Hatuikulipi, it was already reported by The Namibian at the start of the proceedings last week that th...
Thu, 11 Nov 2021 09:30:28 GMTMinimum Wage for Farmworkers to Be Increased
[Namibia Economist] Following an agreement signed this week, the current minimum wage of 2017 is to be increased by 18% as of 1 January 2022, bringing the value of the minimum basic wage of farmworkers to N$ 1 653.00 per month.
Wed, 10 Nov 2021 12:39:13 GMTAccess 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 09:30:25 GMTNamport 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 GMTNamdia 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 GMTParliament 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 GMTLack 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 GMTApp President Dies
[Namibian] All People's Party (APP) president Ignatius Shixwameni has died.
Wed, 10 Nov 2021 15:56:54 GMTMilitary 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 GMTOyo 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 09:11:15 GMTCop 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 GMTFishrot 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 GMTSouth 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 15:57:02 GMTNamibian 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 GMTOver 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.