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Thu, 07 Apr 2022 09:37:05 GMT
Geingob Rebuts Genocide Critics
[New Era] President Hage Geingob has castigated some descendants of the victims of the 1904-08 Nama-Ovaherero genocide for demanding that government steps aside as far as negotiations with Germany are concerned.

Thu, 07 Apr 2022 09:34:05 GMT
Ovaharero Chieftaincy Dispute Unravels
[New Era] The battle of who to succeed the late paramount chief Vekuii Rukoro and take over the reins as the next leader of the Ovaherero traditional authority has led to more fights that have spilled over to the High Court.

Thu, 07 Apr 2022 09:29:23 GMT
Kunene Launches School-Based Covid-19 Vaccination
[New Era] The education ministry, in collaboration with the ministries of information and health, recently launched the schools Covid-19 vaccination advocacy campaign at the Mureti Senior Secondary School in Opuwo.

Thu, 07 Apr 2022 09:28:07 GMT
Self-Confessed Rapist to Be Tried in June
[New Era] The Windhoek High Court is set to hear what transpired when a local resident allegedly abducted, kidnapped and raped a five-year-old minor girl.

Thu, 07 Apr 2022 09:25:25 GMT
Prosecutor General Opposes Legal Challenge By Rape Accused Doctor
[New Era] Prosecutor General Martha Imalwa says the constitutionality challenge against sections of the Combating of Rape Act by a Cuban doctor accused of raping a female colleague has no merit.

Fri, 08 Apr 2022 08:35:15 GMT
Shalulile Hits Perfect Treble
[Namibian] PETER Shalulile underlined his status as one of the most prolific players on the continent with a perfect hat-trick for Mamelodi Sundowns in Wednesday night's 4-2 victory over Swallows.

Fri, 08 Apr 2022 08:24:48 GMT
Nesa to Hold AGM
[Namibian] THE Namibian Electronic Sports Association (Nesa) will be holding its annual general meeting online on Saturday and it is open to the public.

Fri, 08 Apr 2022 08:23:11 GMT
Former Hockey Star Lives Her Dream By Shaping Future Stars
[Namibian] FORMER Ramblers and national hockey star Shayne Cormack was one of the best attacking players in the senior women's league in her heyday.

Fri, 08 Apr 2022 08:11:40 GMT
Gymnastics Coaches Pass International Courses
[Namibian] NAMIBIAN gymnastics coaches Albertina Talonhene Mbalili and Geen-Lee Faul were recently certified at the prestigious and internationally recognised Level 2 Coaching Academy hosted by Gymnastics South Africa.

Thu, 07 Apr 2022 15:18:29 GMT
Sanlam Bridge Calls for Young Entrepreneurs
[Namibia Economist] Sanlam Namibia is calling on young Namibians with innovative business ideas to apply for the 2022 Sanlam Bridge Programme, a launchpad for future business leaders.

Thu, 07 Apr 2022 15:17:51 GMT
76% of Organisations Suffered Downtime and Data Loss in 2021, System Crashes, Human Error and Cyberattacks to Blame
[Namibia Economist] Acronis, a global leader in cyber protection, has released its annual Cyber Protection Week Global Report 2022 timed to this year's World Backup Day.

Thu, 07 Apr 2022 13:23:51 GMT
Geingob Issues Temporary 12-Month Amnesty for Student Loan Beneficiaries
[Namibia Economist] On Wednesday, the President, HE Dr Hage Geingob announced a temporary 12-month amnesty for Namibia Students Financial Assistance Fund (NSFAF) loan beneficiaries.

Thu, 07 Apr 2022 13:22:05 GMT
Social Grant for Children Living With Disabilities to Increase 5-Fold
[Namibia Economist] The government grant to children with disability will be increased 5-fold, the President, Dr Hage Geingob announced in his State of Nation Address (SONA) this week.

Thu, 07 Apr 2022 13:21:04 GMT
Rugby Union Team to Dawn New Namibia Breweries Brand Name
[Namibia Economist] South African rugby union team that participates in the annual Currie Cup tournament, the Griquas will now formally be known as, The Windhoek Draught Griquas, Namibia Breweries Limited (NBL), announced this week.

Thu, 07 Apr 2022 12:35:25 GMT
Central Bank Expected to Raise Interest Rate Next Week
[Namibia Economist] As the Bank of Namibia readies to announce the monetary policy decision on 13 April, economists expect the repo rate to be raised by 25 basis points, amid the pressures from food and fuel price increases.

Thu, 07 Apr 2022 12:34:31 GMT
Volleyball Tourney Set for Coast
[Namibia Economist] This weekend, The Dome in Swakopmund will again be a hive of volleyball action when the Namibia Volleyball Federation (NVF) hosts the Bank Windhoek Doc Open Tournament.

Thu, 07 Apr 2022 09:33:28 GMT
NGO Helps Address Water Challenges
[New Era] Non-profit organisation CommonWaters Namseb is restoring the dignity of communities in the Daweb constituency by ensuring that farmers have access to clean and safe water for domestic and agricultural purposes.

Thu, 07 Apr 2022 09:32:48 GMT
Judge Dismisses Application for Discharge
[New Era] Windhoek High Court Judge Christie Liebenberg yesterday dismissed an application by Fabian Hipukuluka Tange-Omwene Lazarus, who is accused of killing elderly Swakopmund couple Siegfried (81) and Sieglinde Strzelecki (79).

Thu, 07 Apr 2022 09:31:35 GMT
Aftermath of Covid-19 Rarely Spoken About
[New Era] Although Covid-19 symptoms can disappear completely after one is healed from the disease, research has it that a few individuals may continue to experience lingering symptoms and may even develop long term complications after suffering from...

Thu, 07 Apr 2022 09:30:43 GMT
Ngavetene Takes the Reigns of Central Procurement Board
[New Era] The Central Procurement Board of Namibia (CPBN) has welcomed Amon Ngavetene as the acting chairperson. Ngavetene, appointed by finance minister Ipumbu Shiimi effective 1 April 2022, will also head the operations of CPBN as Acting Head Admin...

Thu, 07 Apr 2022 09:26:41 GMT
Iipumbu Takes Aim At Economic Development
[New Era] Lucia Iipumbu (Minister of Industrialisation and Trade) participated in the recent Annual Investment Meeting (AIM) at the concluding Expo 2020 in Dubai (United Arab Emirates). The AIM pedestal served to share best practices on the means of ...

Thu, 07 Apr 2022 08:47:10 GMT
Fistball Battles Heat Up
[Namibian] COHEN Fistball Club will host the second Bank Windhoek League match day in Windhoek on Saturday at 08h00.

Thu, 07 Apr 2022 08:46:21 GMT
Van Schalkwyk Making Waves Abroad
[Namibian] Namibia's young tennis star Connor van Schalkwyk is fast making a name for himself amongst the world's top junior players.

Thu, 07 Apr 2022 08:44:35 GMT
Mission Accomplished - De Bruyn
[Namibian] THE Ireland Wolves wrapped up their Namibian tour with a 22-run victory in their final 50-over match on Tuesday, to tie the series at 2-2, after Namibia A had earlier won the T20 series 2-1.

Wed, 06 Apr 2022 15:47:03 GMT
Reducing Social Ills Through Advocacy
[New Era] Young activists have been proving their role in making changes in Africa, but they are still left behind in decision-making at all levels, says Young African Defenders in Action (YADA) leader Sisco Amunyela.

Wed, 06 Apr 2022 15:45:33 GMT
Met Puts Down Terrorising Lion
[New Era] Following years of communities in the Kunene region living in constant fear of being mauled, the ministry of environment took a decision to put down a male lion, approximately eight to 10 years old, that has been terrorising communities in ...

Wed, 06 Apr 2022 15:42:57 GMT
Hengari, NWR Absolution Verdict Set for July
[New Era] The absolution verdict in the N$7.5 million defamation claim, filed by Zelna Hengari against her former employer, the Namibia Wildlife Resorts, will be delivered in three months.

Wed, 06 Apr 2022 14:34:25 GMT
Sexual Consent Between Men and Women
[New Era] Consent is a topic that is getting increasingly popular, but what does sexual consent entail? How do we give it, and can it be revoked once given?

Wed, 06 Apr 2022 14:29:23 GMT
Tranquil Exchange With Valerie Tjirimuje - a Renewed Approach to Self-Care
[New Era] What form of value do you place on yourself? Is it one rooted in self-respect, self-acceptance, goodness or positive self-image? Is it rooted in negative self-image, indignity and self-blame?

Wed, 06 Apr 2022 14:25:59 GMT
Popya With Leonard Witbeen - C-Drive Project to Help Students Achieve C Symbols
[New Era] Media personality Leonard Witbeen has shifted focus from himself to help learners achieve better marks in school in order to succeed in life.



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