Rain is double-edged sword
Rain is double-edged sword While people rejoice for the good rainfall the country is receiving after such a protracted drought, many poor families in especially informal settlements have been left...
View ArticleBarley project grows
Barley project growsSustainable barley industry to be created Following extensive trials, Namibia Breweries says their barley project is developing well and things are on track for a healthy industry...
View ArticleUN expert to assess pensioners' rights
UN expert to assess pensioners' rights United Nations (UN) independent expert on human rights, Rosa Kornfeld-Matte, is in Namibia to assess the situation of older persons in the country.The diplomat...
View ArticleNudo seeks Geingob help
Nudo seeks Geingob help President Hage Geingob has been urged to step in and ensure OvaHerero and Nama leaders are given a seat at the table during the bilateral talks between the Namibian and German...
View ArticleAnalysts share budget expectations
Analysts share budget expectationsBalancing act required in national budget Economists expect the finance minister to broaden the country's tax base and improve tax collection, while making further...
View ArticleSecurity gate kills policewoman
Security gate kills policewoman Questions surround the grisly death of a female police officer who was based at the former Woman and Child Protection Unit at the Katutura hospital.The woman, who was...
View ArticleEffective 10-year prison term for accountant
Effective 10-year prison term for accountant Peter Tyran Kohler (45), a former accountant at two building supply dealers who confessed to defrauding his employers of N$5.8 million, has been sentenced...
View ArticleOshakati flood victims relocated
Oshakati flood victims relocatedNot enough tents at evacuation site About 250 people have been moved from Oshakati's flooded informal settlements, where they had built illegally. The Oshakati town...
View ArticleOndonga princess loses N$19m tender
Ondonga princess loses N$19m tender The Offshore Development Company (ODC) has revoked a construction tender awarded in 2015 to Katrina Enterprises, a company owned by Katrina Elifas, the daughter of...
View ArticleSwapo mum on blacklist
Swapo mum on blacklistTargeted members hit back The Politburo of the ruling party says it is concerned over “mushrooming of movements by bona fide members”. A special Swapo Politburo meeting on Monday...
View ArticleAmmonia leak at Meatco
Ammonia leak at Meatco Chaos ensued at Meatco’s Windhoek factory in the northern industrial area after an ammonia pipe burst this morning at around 10:30. The ammonia is used in gas form for the...
View ArticleCalle tables N$62.5 billion budget
Calle tables N$62.5 billion budgetFinance minister Calle Schlettwein today tabled a N$62.5 billion national budget for the 2017/18 financial year, down from the N$66 billion tabled in the last...
View ArticleTobias lines up Namibian greats
Tobias lines up Namibian greatsHitman to headline Independence Bonanza Nestor Tobias promises a flamboyant display from his boxers at their next boxing event. Boxing fans are in for a mouth-watering...
View ArticleTeam Namibia is ready for Austria
Team Namibia is ready for Austria Special Olympics Namibia has announced that it will have its team ready for the World Winter Games slated for 14 to 25 March in Austria.Interim board member Peter...
View ArticleKavarure wins PTA Tennis Series
Kavarure wins PTA Tennis Series Bronwyn Kavarure topped the podium against a strong field of women in last weekend's Pro Tennis Academy tournament.Hendrina Appollus joined her on the podium in second...
View ArticleEnduro riders expect tough weekend
Enduro riders expect tough weekendLichtenstein track not for the faint-hearted The Namibia Enduro Championship moves to the challenging terrain of Farm Lichtenstein this weekend. SPORT REPORTERThe...
View ArticleKinda’s money was used for rent – Mwandingi
Kinda’s money was used for rent – Mwandingi NAMPAThe Namibian Professional Boxing and Wrestling Control Board (NPBWCB) has promised to pay the appearance fees it owes boxers.Board member Philip...
View ArticleBayern leaves Wenger with nowhere to hide
Bayern leaves Wenger with nowhere to hideWenger 'revolted' by referee as Arsenal crash out Arsenal’s huge upset by Bayern Munich on Tuesday night has left a bitter taste in the mouth of manager Arsene...
View ArticleInjured Serena out of Indian Wells
Injured Serena out of Indian Wells NAMPA/AFPWorld number one Serena Williams has pulled out of upcoming WTA tournaments at Indian Wells and Miami because of a knee injury, organisers said on Tuesday.A...
View ArticleAussie skipper Smith slammed in 'cheating' row
Aussie skipper Smith slammed in 'cheating' row NAMPA/AFPAustralia captain Steve Smith faces calls for disciplinary action after a row over alleged cheating overshadowed the second Test against India,...
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