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Mon, 14 Mar 2022 15:08:48 GMT
Releasing Fishrot Accused a Safe Risk - Defence
[New Era] Defence lawyers in the bail application of six Fishrot accused say releasing their clients on bail is a "safe risk."

Mon, 14 Mar 2022 13:57:51 GMT
State Seeks Leave to Appeal Gustavo's Release
[New Era] The State has maintained the High Court misdirected itself when it ordered that one of the Fishrot accused, Ricardo Gustavo, be released on bail last year.

Tue, 15 Mar 2022 08:14:06 GMT
Do Critics of Namibia's Communal Conservancy System Want to Reinstate Colonial and Apartheid Wildlife Policies?
[Daily Maverick] John Kasaona is Executive Director of Namibian conservation NGO, Integrated Rural Development and Nature Conservation (IRDNC). He was born and grew up in the Ovahimba village of Otjindakui in north-western Namibia in 1971.

Mon, 14 Mar 2022 15:34:50 GMT
Kidnapped Taxi Driver Bundled in Car Boot
[New Era] Walvis Bay -- A Swakopmund taxi driver had to endure six hours of horror when he was kidnapped and stuffed in the boot of his own vehicle, allegedly by three men.

Mon, 14 Mar 2022 15:33:54 GMT
Black Business Network Pays Courtesy Calls
[New Era] The Black Business Leadership Network of Namibia (BBLNN), led by its president Irene Simeon-Kurtz, last week made courtesy calls to the GIPF and the Namibia Chamber of Commerce and Industry.

Mon, 14 Mar 2022 15:32:41 GMT
Omusati Boy Found Buried in Shallow Grave
[New Era] The heartbreaking search for a nine-year-old boy ended in a discovery of a shallow grave on Friday, at Ondjungulume village in the Otamanzi constituency.

Mon, 14 Mar 2022 15:31:26 GMT
Venaani Highlights Right to Adequate Housing
[New Era] Popular Democratic Movement (PDM) president McHenry Venaani has described Namibia housing situation as distressing, specifically informal settlements that he said is "shocking". He made these remarks in the National Assembly this month whil...

Mon, 14 Mar 2022 14:57:23 GMT
Ex-Cop Appeals Robbery Conviction
[New Era] A former police officer who was convicted and sentenced to 10 years imprisonment for carrying out an armed robbery in Windhoek, wants the High Court to reconsider the sentence and conviction imposed on him. Andre Majiedt (54), claims the Re...

Mon, 14 Mar 2022 14:10:45 GMT
Baster Kaptein Dispute Heads to Court
[New Era] A candidate who lost the Baster kaptein election on 24 April 2021 has approached the Windhoek High Court to declare the elections irregular, not free and fair, and to get it set aside.

Mon, 14 Mar 2022 14:05:59 GMT
Ethnix, Blaq Diamond Collabo Is Splendid
[New Era] Local duo Ethnix recently released a remix of their song 'Open Up', featuring Blaq Diamond from South Africa.

Mon, 14 Mar 2022 13:59:40 GMT
Walvis Bay Fire Leaves Over 100 Homeless
[New Era] Walvis Bay -- A three-year-old toddler died after a massive fire tore through homes in Walvis Bay's Tutaleni, displacing over 100.

Mon, 14 Mar 2022 13:51:23 GMT
Geingob Charges Ministers to Fast-Track Projects
[New Era] President Hage Geingob has charged all ministers to ensure they implement to the letter projects under their portfolios, including those contained in the fifth National Development Plan and the Harambee Prosperity Plan II without delay.

Mon, 14 Mar 2022 13:48:18 GMT
Namibia University of Science and Technology Hailed for Expanding Access
[New Era] The Namibia University of Science and Technology has been commended for gradually expanding its range to provide access to quality education to more Namibians.

Mon, 14 Mar 2022 13:46:58 GMT
Electoral Commission Goes for Gold
[New Era] While it is generally accepted that there is no perfect electoral body, Namibia's electoral commission has taken up the challenge to chase the elusive dream of perfection.

Mon, 14 Mar 2022 13:43:33 GMT
NCCI Dismisses 'Divisive' Elements
[New Era] The Namibia Chamber of Commerce and Industry (NCCI) has lashed out at what it calls divisive elements in the local business community. This follows the recent establishment of the Namibia Local Business Association (Naloba), which has descr...

Mon, 14 Mar 2022 08:50:29 GMT
Shalulile Steers Sundowns to Ahly Double
[Namibian] PETER Shalulile (27) inspired Mamelodi Sundowns to a 1-0 victory over CAF Champions League holder Al Ahly with another virtuoso display in Johannesburg on Saturday.

Mon, 14 Mar 2022 08:47:15 GMT
Iithete, Retief Shine At Khomas Champs
[Namibian] FRIEDA Iithete and Andre Retief produced the highlights of the Khomas Regional Athletics Championships on Saturday with two outstanding performances.

Mon, 14 Mar 2022 08:09:27 GMT
Struggling Eagles Take On Oman
[Namibian] THE Namibian Eagles hope to complete their UAE tour with a win against Oman on Monday after a tough series that has seen them winning only one of their four matches to date.

Sun, 13 Mar 2022 10:25:24 GMT
Omagongo Festival Cancelled Again
[Namibian] THE much-anticipated Omagongo Festival has been cancelled again this year due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

Sun, 13 Mar 2022 10:25:21 GMT
Zambezi Rural Schools Get Hostels
[Namibian] ACCOMMODATION challenges will be a thing of the past for the pupils of four rural schools in the Zambezi region as the construction of community hostels has been completed.

Sun, 13 Mar 2022 10:25:19 GMT
Teacher Accused of Forcing Pupils to Crawl Over Stones
[Namibian] A TEACHER at Jupo Junior Primary School in the Kavango West region was denied bail in the Kahenge Magistrate's Court when she appeared on assault charges earlier this week, following an incident in which 30 pupils were allegedly instructed...

Fri, 11 Mar 2022 13:36:35 GMT
Govt Reviews SOE Ownership Policy
[New Era] Finance minister Iipumbu Shiimi this week stated government is currently interrogating the state-owned-enterprise ownership policy at Cabinet level. The cross-examination is expected to drive government decisions on which SOEs to retain own...

Fri, 11 Mar 2022 12:50:41 GMT
Keetmans to Improve PPPs, Living Conditions
[New Era] The municipality of Keetmanshoop is in the process of aggressively inviting private and public entities to stimulate its local economic development strategies towards the betterment of its residents. This is done through Poblic Private Part...

Fri, 11 Mar 2022 12:50:41 GMT
Uaandja - N$94 Billion Investments in Pipeline
[New Era] Namibia has secured about N$94 billion worth of investment opportunities with the potential to create 122 000 jobs, CEO of the Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board Nangula Uaandja said yesterday.

Fri, 11 Mar 2022 12:50:41 GMT
Pensioners - We Did Not Steal Money... 'Mandela Gave It to Us'
[New Era] Walvis Bay -- Disappointed pensioners from Walvis Bay, who receive pension grants from the South African Social Security Agency, say they did not steal and will not be arrested for something they are entitled to.

Fri, 11 Mar 2022 12:50:41 GMT
Geingob Consults With Parties On Green Hydrogen
[New Era] President Hage Geingob had successful consultations with leaders of political parties about Namibia's post-Covid-19 recovery, with a focus on green hydrogen as a frontier of growth.

Fri, 11 Mar 2022 12:50:38 GMT
Copper Wire Theft Worries Police
[New Era] With copper prices on the rise, theft of the metal is disrupting business in the communications sector as the police look to crack down on the culprits.

Fri, 11 Mar 2022 12:38:02 GMT
Northern Farmers Desperate for Rain
[New Era] More rain is expected in the northern parts of the country in the coming days, the Namibia Meteorological Services forecast said this week.

Fri, 11 Mar 2022 12:37:39 GMT
Ex-Boxing Champ Shapes Future World Champions
[Namibian] SIEGFRIED 'Blackie Kaperu' is widely considered as one of the most technically gifted boxers.

Fri, 11 Mar 2022 12:35:49 GMT
GIPF Opens New Satellite Office in Nkurenkuru, in Footprint Expansion Drive
[Namibia Economist] The Government Institutions Pension Fund (GIPF) this week opened a new satellite office in Nkurenkuru.



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