Namibia
Sat, 15 Oct 2022 07:04:59 GMTSA Guns for First World Cup, Zim Aims to Continue Revival, and Namibia Hopes for Further Growth
[This is Africa] Three southern African countries - South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia - will be representing the continent at the second of three major global sporting events this year. We look at the three nations' aspirants in the forthcoming Cric...
Sun, 09 Oct 2022 01:57:59 GMTPreserving Language Through Music
[New Era] They say music is a universal language and one does not have to understand the language sung to interpret the emotions being shared, but have you ever heard a song in Oludhimba/Oluzemba?
Thu, 06 Oct 2022 10:40:25 GMTCourt Condemns Police, Soldiers Who Beat Civilians
[Legalbrief] The case of Jane Owoses might cause outsiders to scratch their heads because of the assault she suffered at the hands of police, for no good reason. But for those who live in Namibia, or who read the judgments of the courts there, it's p...
Sun, 09 Oct 2022 01:41:57 GMTNamibia, Zambia to Sign Gas Pipeline Deal
[Namibian] MINES and energy minister Tom Alweendo and his Zambian counterpart Peter Kapala are expected to sign a memorandum of understanding on cooperation on the construction of a natural gas pipeline project from Zambia to Walvis Bay at Swakopmund...
Sun, 09 Oct 2022 01:41:04 GMTNamibia Safe From Load-Shedding - Nampower
[Namibian] MANAGING director of the Namibia Power Corporation (NamPower) Simson Haulofu has assured the nation that Namibia's electricity supply is secure.
Tue, 04 Oct 2022 18:22:19 GMTReport on President Geingob's Visits Luanda, London and New York
[Government of Namibia] Windhoek -- President Hage G. Geingob Concludes Successful Official Visits to Angola for Investiture Ceremony of the Angolan President, H.E. João Manuel Gonçalves, the State Funeral of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II in Londo...
Sun, 09 Oct 2022 01:56:36 GMTNamibia Oil Discovery Could Be a 'Giant'
[New Era] Windhoek -- TotalEnergies SE said an oil discovery off Namibia could be a "giant", boosting speculation that the country is home to a prolific new hydrocarbon basin.
Sun, 09 Oct 2022 01:50:21 GMTMalaria Remains Major Killer Globally
[New Era] Okongo -- SADC Elimination-8 ambassador and former health minister Dr Richard Kamwi says malaria remains a major killer disease globally.
Sun, 09 Oct 2022 01:55:26 GMTNamibia Oil Discovery Could Be a 'Giant'
[New Era] Windhoek -- TotalEnergies SE said an oil discovery off Namibia could be a "giant", boosting speculation that the country is home to a prolific new hydrocarbon basin.
Sun, 09 Oct 2022 01:53:43 GMTNamibia Acquires N$2.3 Billion Loan from AfDB
[New Era] Namibia acquired a loan of N$2.3 billion from the African Development Bank to co-finance the second phase of Namibia's governance and economic recovery support programme (GERSP II).
Sun, 09 Oct 2022 01:52:41 GMTNamibia Acquires N$2.3 Billion Loan from AfDB
[New Era] Namibia acquired a loan of N$2.3 billion from the African Development Bank to co-finance the second phase of Namibia's governance and economic recovery support programme (GERSP II).
Sun, 09 Oct 2022 01:51:26 GMTDevelopment Bank, NIPDB Formalise Cooperation
[New Era] Development Bank of Namibia (DBN) and the Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board (NIPDB) have formalised their cooperation with an agreement signed on 28 September 2022. The two development agencies have previously cooperated in...
Sun, 09 Oct 2022 01:40:35 GMTGeingob Back After Whirlwind Trips to Angola, UK and U.S.
[Namibian] Windhoek -- PRESIDENT Hage Geingob says Namibia is ready to welcome investors with open arms, following a whirlwind tour that saw him visit Angola, the United Kingdom (UK) and the United States (US).
Mon, 03 Oct 2022 11:43:08 GMTWFP Cash Helps Namibia's Farmers Confront Weather Extremes #AfricaClimateCrisis
[WFP] Drought followed by flooding has wiped out harvests
Sun, 09 Oct 2022 01:47:55 GMTAirlink Acquires 40% of Fly Namibia
[New Era] South African-based airline Airlink is acquiring a 40% strategic equity holding in privately-owned Windhoek-based Fly Namibia. The announcement was made on Wednesday during a media briefing.
Thu, 29 Sep 2022 13:09:57 GMTMagistrate Commits 'Irregularities' in Fishrot Bribery Case
[New Era] The High Court has concluded the Windhoek Magistrate's Court committed irregularities in handling the case of Fishrot accused James Hatuikulipi and co-accused Sakaria Kuutondokwa Kokule.
Fri, 30 Sep 2022 04:42:55 GMTNamibia Leads in Digital Fraud Attempts
[Namibian] SUSPECTED digital fraud attempts from Namibia increased by 36% in the second quarter of 2022, compared to the same period last year, and compared to a -14% decline shown globally.
Fri, 30 Sep 2022 04:37:07 GMTBoN Pushes to Liquidate Trusco Bank Namibia
[Namibian] THE Bank of Namibia (BoN) is pushing to liquidate the troubled Trustco Bank Namibia Ltd (TBN) through the High Court.
Fri, 30 Sep 2022 04:26:07 GMTFight for Mboma Intensifies
[Namibian] CHRISTINE Mboma's coach Henk Botha faces "legal action over false and defamatory statements" from the Newton Agency, as the battle for the gifted athlete rumbles on.
Fri, 30 Sep 2022 04:30:24 GMTBeach Volleyball Skills Showcased At DTS
[Namibian] AFTER two weeks of intensive training with German professional coach Aaron Korn, the Beach Volleyball community showcased their skills on Saturday, with 30 teams taking part, of which 23 were u19 juniors.
Fri, 30 Sep 2022 04:29:44 GMTFriede Wins Leg 3 of Jumping World Challenge
[Namibian] SHANI Friede from Gymkhana Club Windhoek won the third leg of the B category of the Jumping World Challenge local chapter at Reitsportzentrum Kapps at the weekend.
Wed, 28 Sep 2022 08:52:45 GMTSwanu Says War Veteran Benefits Not Only for Swapo
[Namibian] THE South West Africa National Union of Namibia (Swanu) says not only Swapo war veterans should be benefiting from state coffers.
Wed, 28 Sep 2022 07:02:33 GMTLessons From Who GBV Clinical Handbook
[WHO-AFRO] Gender-Based Violence (GBV) is a sensitive topic that requires professionals working with victims and survivors to be empathetic.
Tue, 27 Sep 2022 06:01:53 GMTSaamstaan 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 GMTFishrot 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 GMTWater 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 GMTSuspected 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 GMTUnion 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 GMTWalvis 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 GMTPohamba 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.