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Tue, 27 Sep 2022 06:01:53 GMT
Saamstaan Residents Want Prepaid Water Meters
[Namibian] RESIDENTS of Saamstaan at Greenwell Matongo in Windhoek's Samora Machel constituency say they want the City of Windhoek to give them prepaid water meters.

Mon, 26 Sep 2022 13:20:37 GMT
Fishrot Recusal Decision On Ice
[New Era] Trevor Brockerhoff, the lawyer of Fishrot accused Ricardo Gustavo, last week informed Windhoek High Court Acting Judge Kobus Miller that they to date have not received feedback on their petition to appeal his decision not to recuse himself ...

Tue, 27 Sep 2022 06:01:47 GMT
Water Woes Hit Martin Luther High School
[Namibian] MARTIN Luther High School at Omaruru in Erongo region, has been facing water challenges since the beginning of this month after the school's borehole malfunctioned.

Sat, 24 Sep 2022 18:44:42 GMT
Suspected Mumps Outbreak in Erongo Region
[Namibian] The Erongo regional health directorate on Friday issued a warning of a suspected outbreak of mumps in the Swakopmund district.

Sat, 24 Sep 2022 09:40:23 GMT
Union Accuses Charcoal Company of Exploitation ... Namchar Rubbishes Claims, Engages Lawyer
[Namibian] A WORKERS' union has accused a charcoal production company, situated at Witvlei near Gobabis, of exploiting its employees.

Sat, 24 Sep 2022 09:40:23 GMT
Walvis Bay Writes Off Pensioners' Debts
[Namibian] WALVIS Bay residents can breathe a sigh of relief after the town council resolved to write off the outstanding debt of pensioners, the interest on debt of other residents, as well as extend the amnesty period for businesses.

Sat, 24 Sep 2022 09:40:23 GMT
Pohamba Asked Kapofi, Shifeta to Withdraw
[Namibian] FORMER president Hifikepunye Pohamba has allegedly asked minister of defence and veterans affairs Frans Kapofi to withdraw from Swapo's vice presidential race.

Sat, 24 Sep 2022 09:40:23 GMT
Investment in Blue Economy Low - Klazen
[Namibian] NAMIBIA acknowledges that investment in ocean health, ocean wealth and ocean equity is significantly low, although the country spent close to US$7,3 million (N$116 million) on marine research during the 2019/20 financial year.

Sat, 24 Sep 2022 09:40:23 GMT
Chinese Investors Pull Out of Nujoma's Abattoir Deal
[Namibian] A CHINESE-backed business proposal to construct an abattoir on a plot donated to former president Sam Nujoma's office at Otavi has failed to take off.

Sat, 24 Sep 2022 09:40:22 GMT
'Don't Be Divided By Swapo Campaigns'
[Namibian] THE Swapo coordinator for the //Kharas region, Mathew Mumbala, has called on party members to remain united and not to be divided by the campaigns of those nominated for the vice president, secretary general (SG) and deputy secretary gener...

Sat, 24 Sep 2022 09:40:22 GMT
Sarb Pushes Repo Up to Pre-Covid-19 Levels
[Namibian] THE South African Reserve Bank (SARB) has increased the benchmark interest rate by 75 basis points to 6,25%, back to pre-Covid-19 levels - a move Namibia is expected to emulate next month.

Sat, 24 Sep 2022 09:40:22 GMT
Micro Enterprises Need Nurturing to Grow
[Namibian] THE informal or formal micro-enterprise sector is one of the most productive in Namibia, and must be fostered to develop large, economically significant and sustainable Namibian enterprises.

Sat, 24 Sep 2022 09:40:15 GMT
Education Heading Towards Digital - Geingob
[Namibian] DESPITE schools still dealing with utilities, president Hage Geingob committed to giving more access to digital technologies in the education sector.

Sat, 24 Sep 2022 09:40:23 GMT
Mutorwa Wants Clean Environment for Tourists
[Namibian] THE minister of works and transport, John Mutorwa, has encouraged Namibians to work towards a litter-free environment and clean road reserves to create a pleasant travelling experience for prospective investors and tourists.

Sat, 24 Sep 2022 09:40:23 GMT
Benjamin Calls for Young Warriors Intensity
[Namibian] THE Young Warriors ran out of steam against Angola in Luanda on Wednesday when surrendering their lead to lose the Under-23 Africa Cup Nations first leg penultimate round qualifier 2-1.

Thu, 22 Sep 2022 06:55:02 GMT
Statement by Namibian President Hage Geingob at the 77th UN General Assembly
[UN] HAGE GEINGOB, President of Namibia , said that during the period of his country's independence, it built a strong foundation for governance architecture with an emphasis on strengthening processes, systems and institutions.  In Namibia, the pre...

Tue, 20 Sep 2022 13:41:50 GMT
Better Rain Prospects Fuel Hope
[New Era] Namibia is expected to receive normal to above-normal rainfall for the oncoming rainy season.

Tue, 20 Sep 2022 14:02:51 GMT
Kunene Farmers Equipped With Climate Change Adaptation Skills
[Namibia Economist] Trainers working with farmers in the Kunene region recently received further training on integrating climate change adaptation in farming activities in Khorixas.

Mon, 19 Sep 2022 10:40:48 GMT
State Wants Maximum Penalty for Drug Dealers Noble, Azhar
[New Era] State advocate Timo Itula on Friday asked Windhoek High Court Judge Orben Sibeya to sentence drug dealers Grant Noble and Dinath Azhar to the maximum allowed under the Drugs Act, namely 15 years direct imprisonment.

Mon, 19 Sep 2022 16:29:36 GMT
We Won't Bankroll Swapo Campaigns - Naloba
[Namibian] BUSINESS PEOPLE who have united under the newly established Namibia Local Business Association (Naloba) will not bankroll campaigns for Swapo candidates contesting for the party's top positions.

Mon, 19 Sep 2022 16:29:35 GMT
Namibian Cheetahs Released Into Indian Wildlife Park
[Namibian] EIGHT wild cheetahs that left Namibia for India on Friday were released into the Indian wild by the Indian prime minister Narendra Modi on Saturday.

Mon, 19 Sep 2022 16:29:35 GMT
Summit On Women and Agriculture
[Namibian] NAMIBIA consultancy company Heiress Communications will host a half-day event on women and agriculture at the National Theatre of Namibia in Windhoek on Thursday, 22 September.

Mon, 19 Sep 2022 16:29:32 GMT
Justice Ministry Concerned About Challenges With Finalising Estates
[Namibian] THE Ministry of Justice is "greatly" concerned about the current challenges in the overall administration of estates.

Tue, 20 Sep 2022 04:29:00 GMT
Namibia Competition Commission Sets Conditions On Heineken's Acquisitions
[The Exchange] Africa represents a market opportunity for global mergers and acquisitions players to geographically diversify their capital away from traditional markets such as North America, Europe, and Asia.

Sat, 17 Sep 2022 10:18:27 GMT
Namibia Discovers Oil While Pursuing Green Energy
[VOA] Windhoek, Namibia -- The first "green hydrogen" power plant being built in Africa is expected to begin producing electricity in Namibia in 2024, an official from France-based HDF Energy told Reuters news agency this week.

Fri, 16 Sep 2022 08:28:55 GMT
Namibian Clubs Get UEFA Training
[Namibian] The Namibia Football Association (NFA) has extended an invitation to the clubs that make up the Namibia Premier Football League and Namibia Premier League to benefit from the Uefa Assist League Development Programme.

Fri, 16 Sep 2022 08:20:01 GMT
Traditional Authority Urges Protection of Medicinal Plants
[New Era] Eenhana -- The Oukwanyama Traditional Authority has called on the government to support its idea for a legal framework to protect indigenous plants and herbs.

Wed, 14 Sep 2022 11:17:10 GMT
'Selfish' Namibians Applying For Asylum in UK - British Diplomat
[New Era] Selfish Namibians are abusing the non-visa entry requirement to seek asylum in the United Kingdom to the detriment of legitimate asylum-seekers from war-torn nations or those fleeing distress.

Wed, 14 Sep 2022 14:24:26 GMT
Promoting Radical Youth-led Climate Change Action
[New Era] A national youth climate action network was recently launched to promote radical youth-led climate actions across the country, addressing issues of climate change and water, agriculture, health, biodiversity, ecosystems, conservation and en...

Wed, 14 Sep 2022 12:48:04 GMT
Clean-Up Namibia, Urges the Environment Ministry
[Namibian] The Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism has called on Namibians to join the international community in commemorating World Clean-up Day on Saturday, 17 September.



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