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Sat, 03 Dec 2022 06:06:16 GMT
Opposition Slams Geinbob Over Ramaphosa Farm Heist Scandal
[Namibian] NAMIBIAN opposition parties say a report on the alleged cover-up of the Phala Phala robbery confirms that South African president Cyril Ramaphosa and his counterpart Hage Geingob abused their powers.

Sat, 03 Dec 2022 06:09:42 GMT
How Phala Phala Suspects Were Traced, Interrogated in Cape Town
[Namibian] AN independent panel's report into the Phala Phala theft has given further details on how four of the five Namibian suspects, who allegedly stole millions from South African president Cyril Ramaphosa, were tracked down to a house in Cape T...

Thu, 01 Dec 2022 10:40:04 GMT
Creatives Speak Out On World Aids Day
[Namibian] NAMIBIA has joined the rest of the world in celebrating the World Aids Day, which aims to stop the spread of new cases of HIV-AIDS, secure the rights of people living with HIV, and fight HIV stigma and discrimination.

Wed, 30 Nov 2022 12:27:51 GMT
Medicines Policy Revised After 24 Years
[Namibia Economist] The Ministry of Health and Social Services this week launched a revised National Medicines Policy (NMP) to guide and develop pharmaceutical services in the country to meet the requirements of locals in the prevention, diagnosis, a...

Wed, 30 Nov 2022 06:51:32 GMT
Ruling Party Chooses Woman as Presidential Candidate
[Namibian] THE congress that elected Swapo vice president Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah as the party's next presidential candidate for the 2024 elections has been lauded by analysts.

Wed, 30 Nov 2022 13:51:41 GMT
'Potential of Small-Scale Fisheries Overlooked'
[Namibian] The small-scale fisheries subsector has been overlooked as a commercial sector that can also contribute to the country's food security.

Wed, 30 Nov 2022 06:56:16 GMT
Ruling Party Chooses First Female Presidential Candidate
[VOA] Windhoek, Namibia -- Namibia's ruling party has selected Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah as the party's vice president, putting her in line to be the country's first female presidential candidate when the current leader steps down in March 2024.

Tue, 29 Nov 2022 10:44:28 GMT
Yvonne Chaka Chaka On Why Backing Vocalists and Session Musicians Must Be Honoured
[Namibian] BACKING vocalists and session musicians are once again to be celebrated and honoured for their immense contribution to the music industry, as the Backing Vocalists and Session Musicians Awards (BVSM Awards) return after a two-year break.

Mon, 28 Nov 2022 10:28:52 GMT
Namibia to Step Up Efforts Against Wildlife Crime During Festive Season
[Namibia Economist] Namibia and its partners in wildlife protection and law enforcement will step up efforts against wildlife crime in the country during this year's festive season.

Mon, 28 Nov 2022 10:31:59 GMT
Itula Eyes Presidency
[New Era] Independent Patriots for Change leader Dr Panduleni Itula says he is not scared of whoever becomes Swapo's presidential candidate as he and his party are ready to win the 2024 elections.

Sun, 27 Nov 2022 17:50:16 GMT
SWAPO Leadership Dissolved to Pave Way for Party Elections
[Namibian] THE Swapo congress secretariat is verifying the names of the 795 delegates who are set to vote for their new leadership.

Sun, 27 Nov 2022 17:49:45 GMT
We Must Accept the Winner - Geingob
[Namibian] PRESIDENT Hage Geingob has appealed to Swapo members to accept the election results of the party's congress on Sunday, with the biggest price, the vice presidency of the ruling party.

Sun, 27 Nov 2022 07:41:04 GMT
Itula to Be Officially Unveiled As IPC's Presidential Candidate
[Namibian] THE Independent Patriots for Change (IPC) will on Saturday officially unveil incumbent leader Panduleni Itula as its party presidential candidate for the 2024 presidential elections.

Sat, 26 Nov 2022 16:26:54 GMT
President Geingob's Statement to the Swapo Party Congress
[Government of Namibia] Windhoek -- Comrades and Distingushed Delegates to the 7th SWAPO Party Congress, convening under the Theme: "SWAPO Party United and Marching Towards Socio-Economic Development for All Namibians"

Fri, 25 Nov 2022 15:23:20 GMT
Namibia Pulls Down German Colonial Statue After Protests - Who Was Curt Von François?
[The Conversation Africa] Anti-colonial activists in Namibia - calling themselves A Curt Farewell - have scored a victory after a statue of a colonial German officer, Curt von François, was removed from outside the Windhoek City Council in the count...

Sat, 26 Nov 2022 07:57:47 GMT
Ekandjo Eyes Nomination for Swapo Vice President
[Namibian] SWAPO member of parliament Jerry Ekandjo is expecting to be nominated for the party's vice president position at the congress, which is underway in Windhoek.

Sat, 26 Nov 2022 06:25:38 GMT
Cheating Charges As Swapo Ruling Party Congress Faces Tight Vice Presidential Election
[Namibian] PRESIDENT Hage Geingob and other Swapo leaders were yesterday locked in a politburo meeting which discussed allegations of a fraudulent delegates list and attempts to squeeze in voters who will win them the election contest.

Thu, 24 Nov 2022 07:44:46 GMT
300 000 Namibian Households Without Electricity
[Namibian] HALF of Namibia still has no access to electricity, with over 300 000 households, particularly in rural areas, unelectrified.

Thu, 24 Nov 2022 05:45:27 GMT
Statue of German Colonial Ruler Removed to Windhoek Museum
[DW] A statue of German colonial official, Curt von Francois, was moved from its pedestal in Namibia's capital Windhoek to a museum after activists criticized it as a symbol of oppression.

Thu, 24 Nov 2022 07:44:37 GMT
Govt Plugs Loopholes in Exploration Permits Application
[Namibian] THE mines and energy ministry has strengthened the evaluation process for the application of mining exploration permits to stem corruption, minister Tom Alweendo has said.

Thu, 24 Nov 2022 05:40:34 GMT
Windhoek Prepares for Replacement of Von François Statue
[Namibian] CITY of Windhoek spokesperson Lydia Amutenya said the future utilisation of the site where the statue of German military officer Curt von François stands will be the subject of public consultations.

Tue, 22 Nov 2022 15:16:46 GMT
Zambezi Forest Under Daily Threat From Illegal Timber Harvesters
[Namibian] THE Ministry of Environment, Forestry, and Tourism said the 100-kilometre-long state forest in the Zambezi region is under threat due to foreigners entering at undesignated points to harvest timber on a daily basis.

Tue, 22 Nov 2022 15:53:48 GMT
Swapo Delegates Housed At Farms to Block Temptations
[Namibian] SOME Swapo delegates have been kept in centralised spots such as farms and guest houses across the country to prevent them from being enticed by money and job offers from rival factions.

Tue, 22 Nov 2022 15:51:46 GMT
Court Stops Sale of Transnamib Vehicles
[Namibian] THE planned sale of 11 TransNamib vehicles that were attached by the deputy sheriff of the High Court two weeks ago may not proceed, a judge ordered in the Windhoek High Court yesterday.

Tue, 22 Nov 2022 08:55:54 GMT
'Germans Can Keep Their Blood-Stained Money'
[Namibian] A GROUP of people from the Ancestral Land Foundation of Namibia (Aflon), who protested against ancestral land dispossession on Friday in Windhoek, say Germany can keep its blood-stained money and return their land.

Tue, 22 Nov 2022 08:54:29 GMT
Witbooi Withdraws From Swapo Deputy Secretary General Race
[Namibian] PRESIDENT Hage Geingob has announced that parliamentarian Lucia Witbooi has withdrawn from the ruling party's deputy secretary general contest ahead of this weekend's Swapo elective congress.

Mon, 21 Nov 2022 13:00:25 GMT
'Clean Water Is Everything' - Omusati Residents
[Namibian] IT'S a few minutes after 08:00 at Okapuku village in the Anamulenge constituency in the Omusati region.

Mon, 21 Nov 2022 07:14:31 GMT
54 Percent of Babies Die From Preterm Birth
[Namibian] Deputy minister of health and social services Esther Muinjangue says 54% of newborn deaths in Namibia can be attributed to preterm birth and low birthweight.

Mon, 21 Nov 2022 07:09:09 GMT
Malnourished and Diabetic At 17
[Namibian] At the age of only 17, Laimi Shitapata suffers from malnutrition and diabetes.

Sat, 19 Nov 2022 17:16:56 GMT
Geingob Calls Out Name-Droppers Ahead of Congress
[Namibian] The presidency has called on campaigners to desist from using president Hage Geingob's name to influence the Swapo congress.



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