Namibia
Tue, 24 Dec 2024 11:34:18 GMTIPC Asks Courts to Declare Election Results Invalid
[Namibian] The Independent Patriots for Change (IPC) has filed two court cases in which the party is asking that the results of Namibia's presidential and National Assembly elections near the end of November be declared invalid and set aside.
Tue, 24 Dec 2024 11:35:12 GMTOmusati Police in Search of Woman Who Abandoned Baby
[Namibian] The police in the Omusati region is seeking public assistance in tracing the whereabouts of a woman who allegedly abandoned a three-month-old baby girl on Friday.
Mon, 23 Dec 2024 14:49:20 GMTOhangwena Community Urged to Stay Away From Cucashops
[Namibian] As the rainy season begins, the communities of the Ohangwena region have been urged to take advantage and maximise on cultivating the fields.
Mon, 23 Dec 2024 14:48:33 GMTKavango West Shows Increase in People On ARV Treatment
[Namibian] Chief medical officer at the Kavango West Health Directorate Beata Siteketa says the region currently has 7 358 active people on antiretroviral (ARV) treatment, comprising 5 123 females and 2 235 males.
Mon, 23 Dec 2024 14:49:03 GMTNamfisa Recovers Over N$2.7 Million for Consumers
[Namibian] The Namibia Financial Institutions Supervisory Authority (Namfisa) has recovered over N$2.7 million in the non-banking financial sector during the third quarter of 2024, as part of resolving complaints.
Sun, 22 Dec 2024 20:42:52 GMTNamibian Diplomat Sued in Us Court Over Forced Labour
[Namibian] Louren Skrywer (37) had high hopes when she was offered a position as a domestic worker at the Namibian embassy in the United States (US).
Mon, 23 Dec 2024 14:51:19 GMTMbumba Encourages Sharing Spirit During Festive Season, Salutes Essential Workers
[Namibian] President Nangolo Mbumba has called on Namibians to embrace a spirit of generosity and unity during the Christmas season, urging Namibian citizens to care for those less fortunate.
Fri, 20 Dec 2024 15:15:08 GMTCurtain Falls On 2024
[New Era] December is a time to reflect, celebrate our triumphs and accomplishments, or simply rejoice in the fact that we made it from January to December. As the year ends, we look back on 2024 - a year filled with both challenges and victories, a ...
Fri, 20 Dec 2024 11:40:41 GMTHoliday Travellers Split Over Fares, Delays
[New Era] The festive season has brought mixed feelings among travellers, bus owners, and drivers. While some passengers complain of being overcharged for fares and luggage, drivers argue that customers often bargain instead of paying the fixed, gove...
Fri, 20 Dec 2024 11:22:48 GMTWhat the President-Elect Should Do to Stop Corruption
[Namibian] On the campaign trail the president-elect promised to do two things that were very popular.
Fri, 20 Dec 2024 15:24:31 GMTDomestic Economy Maintains Positive Trajectory
[New Era] The domestic economy maintained a positive growth trajectory during the third quarter of 2024 albeit at a slower pace when compared to the same time last year. According to the central bank, Namibia's economy registered a growth rate of 2.8...
Fri, 20 Dec 2024 11:46:32 GMTProtect Children From Drowning ...Increased Fatalities Calls for Swimming Skills
[New Era] As Namibians head to their festive holiday destinations, many are attracted to the seaside to enjoy times with family and loved ones.
Fri, 20 Dec 2024 06:59:17 GMTEmployers Urge Delay in National Minimum Wage Roll-Out Amid Economic Concerns
[Namibian] The Namibian Employers' Federation (NEF) is pushing for the postponement of the implementation of the national minimum wage, currently scheduled for 1 January 2025.
Fri, 20 Dec 2024 06:59:16 GMTMore Namibians Need to Study Agriculture in India Amid Drought - High Commission
[Namibian] The first secretary of Namibia's High Commission to India in politics and economics, Tangeni Mulunga, says the county will benefit from more students studying agriculture to help mitigate the ongoing drought situation.
Thu, 19 Dec 2024 10:21:16 GMTNandi-Ndaitwah Inaugurates New Kunene Police Headquarters
[Namibian] Vice president Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah commissioned the opening of the newly constructed Kunene regional police headquarters at Opuwo on Tuesday.
Thu, 19 Dec 2024 11:53:25 GMTThe Crimes That Shook Namibia in 2024
[Namibian] AS the year draws to a close, The Namibian looks at the crimes that stopped the nation in its tracks.
Thu, 19 Dec 2024 11:52:52 GMTEditors Applaud Namibia Media Professionals Union As Milestone for Journalism
[Namibian] Some editors have welcomed the registration of the Namibia Media Professionals Union (Nampu), describing it as a good development for the industry, albeit late in coming.
Thu, 19 Dec 2024 05:40:59 GMTNamibian Farmers Suffer N$315 Million Losses From Devastating Drought
[Namibian] Namibian farmers have incurred financial loses of up to N$315 million in the last year due to drought.
Wed, 18 Dec 2024 10:45:27 GMTWe Are Focused On Improving the Team - Eichab ... As Stars' Struggles Continue
[New Era] Despite delivering a title-charged message last weekend following their back-to-back wins, Khomas Nampol's Fortune Eichab said they will not be carried away with their recent good results and set unrealistic expectations for themselves.
Wed, 18 Dec 2024 09:45:44 GMTFishrot Accused Seek Improved Courtroom Conditions
[Namibian] A judgement on the courtroom facilities that should be made available to the accused charged in the Fishrot fraud, corruption and racketeering trial is scheduled to be delivered by the end of January.
Tue, 17 Dec 2024 10:44:29 GMTHistoric - Namibia's First-Ever Media Union Registered ... 'We Have a Voice in Nampu' - Journalists
[New Era] After almost half-a-decade of letters flying back and forth, and attempts by some media house bosses to reduce it to a briefcase entity, the Namibia Media Professionals Union (Nampu) was yesterday certified by the Labour Commissioner.
Tue, 17 Dec 2024 10:44:28 GMTNamibia Imports N$718m Worth of Cereal Grains ...As Local Production Remains Low
[New Era] Trade figures recorded in the final quarter of this year show that Namibia imported cereal grains valued at N$718 million, which is a significant increase from the N$415.5 million imports during the same quarter of 2023.
Tue, 17 Dec 2024 09:25:54 GMTA First for Africa - Namibia Hosts Global Leaders to Tackle Ocean Sustainability
[Namibian] Namibia is making history by hosting the 38th High-Level Ocean Panel on Sustainable Ocean Economy at Walvis Bay.
Mon, 16 Dec 2024 14:32:02 GMTTelecom Cyberattack - 5 Things You Should Know
[Namibian] In the wake of a significant cyberattack targeting Telecom Namibia, critical questions have emerged about the company's data security practices and the implications for its customers.
Tue, 17 Dec 2024 09:26:20 GMTNew National Youth Council Board Defies Tjongarero Over Leadership
[Namibian] The newly elected National Youth Council of Namibia (NYC) board has defied a decision by sport, youth and national service minister Agnes Tjongarero to put in place an interim board to serve for the next six months.
Mon, 16 Dec 2024 14:12:51 GMTNBC Suspension Taints Namibia's Press Freedom
[Namibian] The suspension of Namibian Broadcasting Corporation (NBC) executive editor Anna Nicodemus is a worrying development for freedom of the media.
Mon, 16 Dec 2024 14:11:35 GMTAre Namibian State-Owned Enterprises Ready for True Digitalisation?
[Namibian] As the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) continues reshaping economies across the globe, promising enhanced efficiency, transparency and service delivery, the question of readiness looms large for private and state-owned enterprises (SOEs...
Mon, 16 Dec 2024 14:12:11 GMTWhy Does Two-Thirds Matter?
[Namibian] SWAPO has enjoyed a two-thirds majority in the National Assembly since 1994, and in the National Council since 1993.
Tue, 17 Dec 2024 09:26:35 GMTNampol Go Ahead Amidst Big Upsets
[Namibian] There were some huge upsets in the Debmarine Namibia Premiership over the weekend as Khomas Nampol pulled two points clear at the top of the log.
Mon, 16 Dec 2024 14:13:04 GMTLocal Theatre Trends in 2024
[Namibian] Theatre lovers were thrilled to see an improved cultural calendar as an old favourite, a new duo, two odes to French music legends, and a sparkle of queens hit the 2024 scene.