Acer unveils growth intentions
Acer unveils growth intentions Namibian market entices tech major Taiwanese hardware and electronics giant Acer this week launched its official presence in Namibia, announcing a bright investment and...
View ArticleMachar in SA for tests
Machar in SA for tests South Sudanese rebel leader did not disclose condition After a call for renewed fighting in South Sudan, rebel leader Riek Machar is in South Africa for medical tests for a...
View ArticleGuards: An underpaid, overworked lot
Guards: An underpaid, overworked lot While many of us are comfortable in our air-conditioned offices and drawing a decent salary each month, many Namibians are not this privileged and continue to work...
View ArticleShot of the day
Shot of the day BEAT YOURSELF UP: Iraqi Shiite Muslim men are seen after flagellating themselves on the tenth day of the mourning period of Muharram, which marks the day of Ashura, in the holy city of...
View ArticleStarvation worsens
Starvation worsens Although child mortalities have dropped, child hunger is on the rise Almost half of our population is malnourished and around 7% of our children acutely so. The global community is...
View ArticleNew liquor law could cause poverty
New liquor law could cause poverty The Liquor Amendment Bill of 2016 could negatively affect the livelihoods of those who depend on selling alcohol for an income.Motivating the report of the standing...
View ArticleSeeking new avenues for meat
Seeking new avenues for meat Supply needs to be increased for market Namibia needs to innovate and diversify its meat markets and its capacity for production. Namibia’s meat industry is currently an...
View ArticleFlags at half-mast to honour HH
Flags at half-mast to honour HH STAFF REPORTERPresident Hage Geingob has ordered national flags to be flown at half-mast in honour of struggle veteran Hidipo Hamutenya, who died last week in a Windhoek...
View ArticleVeterans Act not unconstitutional
Veterans Act not unconstitutional‘Not amounting to discrimination’ Although the legislation differentiates between those who fought for, and against, Namibia’s liberation, the differentiation does not...
View ArticleGovt should not undermine the right to strike
Govt should not undermine the right to strike KENYA KAMBOWEThe Economic and Social Justice Trust (ESJT) has joined those opposing government efforts to replace striking teachers with volunteers, saying...
View ArticleGam farmer wins MTC’s million
Gam farmer wins MTC’s million ONE IN A MILLION: A 54-year-old communal farmer from the Gam settlement in the Omaheke Region, Kaaverua Karaerua, yesterday emerged as the overall winner in MTC Namibia’s...
View ArticleGM insults security guards
GM insults security guards Employees go for months without pay Employees of Youth Security Services (YSS), operating under the auspices of the National Youth Service (NYC), claim they have not been...
View ArticleImmigrant children forced to leave school
Immigrant children forced to leave school ILENI NANDJATOThe children of illegal immigrants had to drop out of school to be deported back to Angola with their parents.Immigration officials at Opuwo in...
View ArticleLand conference postponed
Land conference postponed ELLANIE SMIT The second national land reform conference has been postponed indefinitely due to severe financial constraints and the prolonged drought.This is according to land...
View ArticleThe strike is on
The strike is onThe High Court has dismissed a last-ditch attempt by the government to stop a teachers’ strike scheduled to commence today. Government application dismissed Namibian teachers can go...
View ArticleExams suspended
Exams suspended The Ministry of Education has announced that Grade 12 and 10 examination papers scheduled for today and tomorrow have been postponed until further notice. This follows a High Court...
View ArticleWarriors return to PSL action
Warriors return to PSL action At least six Namibians to play for clubs Following the international break, South Africa’s Premier Soccer League returns to action with at least six Namibians to feature...
View ArticleBoxing championships at Opuwo next month
Boxing championships at Opuwo next month KAINO NGHITONGOThe Namibia Boxing Federation (NBF) will host national boxing championships next month at Opuwo in the Kunene Region.This was announced by the...
View ArticleBowls team in need of funds
Bowls team in need of funds Namibian bowls players need financial assistance ahead of their trip to New Zealand for the World Bowls Championship next month.The World Bowls Championship will be held...
View ArticleBank boosts hockey league
Bank boosts hockey league NHU gets N$275 000 sponsorship Hockey received a shot in the arm after Bank Windhoek recommitted their support of the code’s various leagues. SPORT REPORTERBank Windhoek has...
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