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Wed, 26 Jan 2022 13:34:05 GMT
Namibian Lobby Group to Approach SADC, AU Over Killing of Fishers by Botswana Army
[Namibian] THE Namibian Lives Matter (NLM) movement says it will approach the Southern African Development Community (SADC) and the African Union (AU) in a bid to have an impartial inquest into the killing of four men along the Chobe River by the Bot...

Wed, 26 Jan 2022 13:11:50 GMT
Hardap Sets Sights On Sustainable Food Systems
[Namibian] THE Hardap Regional Council and the World Food Programme recently signed an agreement at Stampriet aimed at promoting sustainable food systems in the region.

Thu, 27 Jan 2022 06:59:27 GMT
PDM Denies Move to Rejoin Windhoek Coalition
[Namibian] THE Popular Democratic Movement (PDM) says it has no intention of rejoining the Windhoek coalition which was formed between the Independent Patriots for Change (IPC) and other parties on the city council last year.

Wed, 26 Jan 2022 15:20:55 GMT
Esau Admits to Failing to Declare Bank Account
[Namibian] Former minister of fisheries and marine resources Bernhard Esau has admitted that he failed to inform the authorities about a bank account he is accused of hiding from the state and funding his family with while he is in jail.

Wed, 26 Jan 2022 15:18:56 GMT
SMEs Urged Not to Spend On Luxuries
[Namibian] Small and medium business owners have been cautioned against recklessly spending money from their business on luxuries, but to invest in the growth of the enterprise.

Wed, 26 Jan 2022 15:17:57 GMT
Agribank Holds Farmers' Engagement Meeting
[Namibian] AGRIBANK hosted a stakeholder engagement event at Gobabis last Wednesday, bringing together agriculture stakeholders in the region to consult and engage on how best to serve farmers in the cattle country.

Wed, 26 Jan 2022 15:16:56 GMT
Popular Democratic Movement Sends Youth Leaders Packing
[Namibian] The Popular Democratic Movement (PDM) has removed its youth league leader, Bensen Katjiriova, and deputy chairperson Felicia Motinga from their positions with immediate effect.

Wed, 26 Jan 2022 15:15:59 GMT
Cash-Strapped Govt Eyes Gambling Riches
[Namibian] The government has launched a renewed effort to establish a national lottery to generate funds for various social welfare programmes.

Wed, 26 Jan 2022 15:10:49 GMT
Northern Businesses Unite Against 'Unfair Foreign Competition'
[Namibian] The Namibia Chamber of Commerce and Industry (NCCI) is facing a revolt in the north, where a new association wants to step in to protect local businesses against "unfair competition" from foreign-owned entities.

Wed, 26 Jan 2022 15:09:22 GMT
Calls to Rebury Maxuilili At Heroes Acre
[Namibian] Former Walvis Bay mayor Mandume Muatunga, backed by community elders, on Monday received the go-ahead from the town's current mayor to have the remains of the late struggle stalwart Nathaniel Maxuilili moved to Heroes Acre in Windhoek.

Wed, 26 Jan 2022 15:08:29 GMT
Zimbabwe Seeks Enhanced Trade With Namibia
[Namibian] A Zimbabwean business delegation recently visited Namibia to enhance business ties and explore import and export opportunities between the two countries, as well as the storage of products at the Zimbabwe Dry Port.

Wed, 26 Jan 2022 15:00:51 GMT
Zimbabwe Targets Increased Trade With Namibia
[New Era] A Zimbabwean business delegation recently visited Namibia to enhance business linkages and explore opportunities in imports and exports between the two countries.

Wed, 26 Jan 2022 14:39:11 GMT
Producer Muzinda Shares Her Love for TV
[New Era] Anna Bianco-Muzinda says producing for television is her cup of tea. As a producer at Namibia's public broadcaster NBC, Bianco-Muzinda is responsible for overseeing all aspects of advert production - from inception to the end product in the...

Wed, 26 Jan 2022 14:37:28 GMT
Students Organisation Fights for Access to Basic Education
[New Era] The Namibia National Students Organisation recently launched one of its flagship projects, 'Access to basic education' campaign, at the Dibasen Junior Secondary School in the Erongo region.

Wed, 26 Jan 2022 14:36:13 GMT
Swimmers to Splash At Fourth Bank Windhoek Long Course Gala This Weekend
[Namibia Economist] The Fourth Bank Windhoek Long Course Gala will take place on Friday and Saturday at the Olympia Swimming Pool in Windhoek.

Wed, 26 Jan 2022 14:32:59 GMT
Agribank Engages Farmers in the Omaheke Region
[Namibia Economist] Agribank recently spearheaded a stakeholder engagement Gobabis, bringing together all agriculture role players in the region, to consult and engage on how best to serve farmers in the cattle country.

Wed, 26 Jan 2022 14:32:00 GMT
Training Programme On Climate Change for Small-Scale Farmers in Khorixas Concludes
[Namibia Economist] The Environment Investment Fund (EIF) this week concluded a training programme on improving rangeland and ecosystem management practices of smallholder farmers during climate change in the Kunene region.

Wed, 26 Jan 2022 14:31:33 GMT
Low Earning Women Get MTC Houses
[New Era] Breaking the archaic patriarchal status quo on land ownership, 75% of the 271 houses recently constructed by MTC were awarded to low-income earning women. Following MTC's massive announcement in 2017 to invest N$10.7 million towards housing...

Wed, 26 Jan 2022 14:27:44 GMT
Electronic Procurement the Way Forward
[New Era] World Bank Acting Country Director, Asmeen Khan, believes electronic government procurement, also known as e-GP, will help Namibia fight the devastating economic impact of Covid-19.

Wed, 26 Jan 2022 14:17:00 GMT
Investment Conference Envisaged to Be the Climax Event for Namibia At Expo 2020 Dubai - NIPDB
[Namibia Economist] The Namibia Investment Conference set for 23 March is envisaged to be the climax event of the country's Expo 2020 Dubai journey and will be one of the final pitches on investment opportunities, brand awareness and export promotion...

Wed, 26 Jan 2022 14:08:54 GMT
Organisers of Earth Day Announce Theme for 2022
[Namibia Economist] The global organiser of Earth Day, EARTDAY.ORG (EDO), announced on Tuesday, the theme for Earth Day 2022 will be 'Invest In Our Planet'.

Wed, 26 Jan 2022 11:59:09 GMT
LAN of the Brave Back Online
[Namibian] THE Namibian Electronic Sports Association (Nesa) is planning to host the biggest Namibian gaming event to date.

Wed, 26 Jan 2022 10:45:20 GMT
Ndove Named Finance Executive Director
[New Era] The finance ministry yesterday confirmed the appointment of Titus Ndove as its new executive director. According to an internal ministerial memo, Ndove was appointed by the Office of the Prime Minister and will commence his new duties on 1 ...

Wed, 26 Jan 2022 10:44:19 GMT
Outjo Baby Death to Be Investigated
[New Era] The health ministry will conduct a full investigation into the allegation of a 25-year-old woman, who lost her baby boy before delivery last Monday at Outjo district hospital, allegedly due to nurses' negligence.

Wed, 26 Jan 2022 10:42:42 GMT
Namasira Police Promised Liveable Structures
[New Era] Elizabeth Hiyolwa The minister of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety and Security Albert Kawana guaranteed police officers at the Namasira Police Post the inauguration of a prefabricated barracks will take place by the latest June.

Wed, 26 Jan 2022 10:24:37 GMT
State Seeks Life for Killer Paramedic
[New Era] The State is seeking life imprisonment for a former military paramedic, convicted of intentionally shooting and killing his ex-girlfriend and mother of his child four years ago.

Wed, 26 Jan 2022 10:20:47 GMT
Oshikoto Records Huge Number of Teen Pregnancies
[New Era] The Oshikoto region has moved to empower girls with knowledge through various programmes to avoid pregnancies and help those who fall pregnant to not miss out on school.

Wed, 26 Jan 2022 10:11:00 GMT
PDM Youth Leaders Mature
[New Era] Popular Democratic Movement Youth League leaders, which includes secretary general Benson Katjirijova and his deputy Felicia Motinga, were relieved of their duties following a meeting by the party's top six.

Wed, 26 Jan 2022 10:08:33 GMT
Homeless Yearn for Better Days
[New Era] Despite being accommodated by government, and some managing to carve out a scant living, Windhoek's growing homeless community still faces an uncertain future.

Wed, 26 Jan 2022 10:06:03 GMT
Nanso Denounces School Chair Shortage
[New Era] Albertina Nakale



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