July 05

• Namibia: Give War Veteran Status to Student Activists - Nanso

  The Namibia National Students Organisation (Nanso) is calling on the Ministry of Veterans Affairs to recognise the student activists of the 1980s, whose work contributed to... Read more »

• Namibia: More Action Against Ocean Pollution

  Namibia is in the process of acceding to the Abidjan Convention that deals specifically with the cooperation on combating ocean pollution in cases of emergency. The Ministry of... Read more »

• Namibia: Cerebral Gymnastics ... Coastal Tourney a Resounding Success

  The Namibia Chess Federation (NCF) in conjunction with Pro-Ed Akademie hosted a successful Junior Open Chess Tournament at the Swakopmund Town Hall on Saturday. Read more »

• Namibia: Young Designers Get Chance to Showcase Their Creations

  Local young designers will be showcasing their designs at the upcoming fashion show on July 12 at theNice Bar and Restaurant. Read more »

• Namibia: Nored Increases Its Tariffs

  Northern based communities are expected to fork out 10.6 percent more for electricity. This is according to Northern Regional Electricity Distributor (Nored) Chief Executive... Read more »

• Southern Africa: Intra-Trade Increases Since SADC Protocol

  Trade within the Southern Africa Development Community (SADC) has increased since the implementation of the SADC Protocol on Trade, which has been in effect since January 25, 2000. Read more »

• Namibia: Namibia's Landscapes a Haven for International Photographers

  Having collectively travelled to over 56 countries worldwide attempting and hunting for the best photographs, the Roode couple, Jan and Jay are modern day nomads and seem content... Read more »

July 04

• Namibia: NRCS Steps Up Fight Against Malaria

  The Namibia Red Cross Society (NRCS) last year trained 503 volunteers to do home visits and community meetings as part of educating people on malaria prevention. The volunteers... Read more »

• Namibia: Red Cross Steps in to Assist With Drought Relief

  About 780 000 Namibians are believed to be severely or moderately food insecure, the Secretary General of the Namibia Red Cross Society (NRCS) Dorkas Kapembe-Haiduwa said... Read more »

• Namibia: SME Incubation Centre Rebranded to Bokamoso

  The Small and Medium Enterprise Incubation Centre in Katutura is now known as the Bokamoso Entrepreneurial Centre. The rebranding of the centre was in part warranted by the fact... Read more »

• Namibia: Street Justice For 'Attempted Poisoning'

  A 30-year-old man is fighting for his life after being severely assaulted at Uupindi location by members of the community for allegedly attempting to poison another young man with... Read more »

• Namibia: Unam and New Era Moot Joint Mentorship Programme

  The University of Namibia and New Era Publication Corporation mooted the idea of a New Era Centre for Journalism at the university. The suggestion was made during an informal... Read more »

• Namibia: Mad Rush for Grade 1 Enrollment

  The countrywide enrollment period for the Grade 1 - 2014 school calendar year has begun with pockets of a mad rush for the limited classroom space at public schools in certain... Read more »

• Namibia: Union Calls for Moratorium On Basic Rate Increases

  The Trade Union Congress of Namibia (TUCNA) this week called on President Hifikepunye Pohamba to put a moratorium on the increases announced by the City of Windhoek and all other... Read more »

• Namibia: It's Not All About Resources At Schools - Makgone

  School performance is not necessarily underpinned by the financial resources at the disposal of the school, but rather by the commitment and dedication of both teachers and... Read more »

• Namibia: Government to Procure Drilling Rigs

  Government has set aside N$45 million to purchase two drilling rigs and other required accessories in order to act swiftly should another severe drought hit the country in the... Read more »

• Namibia: Govt Employees Refunded Excess Tax

  The Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Finance, Ericah Shafuda, says government employees without bank accounts should expect their refund cheques through their respective... Read more »

• Namibia: Badminton Team Garners Gold in SA

  The Namibian U-13 badminton team took part in the South African Under-13 Badminton Championships in Bloemfontein on June 23 - 28. Read more »

• Namibia: New N$400-Million Township

  The Grootfontein Municipality has approved plans for the establishment of a new N$400 million residential suburb. Read more »

• Namibia: Showjumping Fans in for a Treat … Icon Gail Foxcroft Makes a Showing

  Showjumping fanatics will be gathering at the Nubuamis showjumping range north-west of Windhoek this weekend for the preliminary rounds of the 2nd KA-NU Championships in the 80cm,... Read more »

• Namibia: Country Club Boxing Bonanza

  He might be featuring in one of eight mouthwatering under card bouts during the eagerly awaited International Boxing Federation (IBF) title bout between Namibian holder Imms... Read more »

• Namibia: 'Ssense of Entitlement' Leads to Violence Against Women

  A sense of entitlement to privileges has been identified as the catalyst among men who committed their first violent act against women. This is according to the Home Affairs and... Read more »

• Namibia: SPWC Joyful Over 50/50 Representation

  The Swapo Party Women's Council (SPWC) hailed the party's decision to amend the party constitution to have an equal representation of men and women in leadership, saying it is... Read more »

• Namibia: Katamba Takes Temporary Charge of NSC

  Contrary to an announcement that the Deputy Director of Community Sport in the Ministry of Youth, National Service, Sports and Culture Sivute Katamba has been duly appointed by the... Read more »

• Namibia: Roads Authority Certifies SMEs

  The Roads Authority's (RA) Acting Chief Executive Officer, Conrad Lutombi, says his company has so far trained 300 small and medium enterprise (SME) contractors in highly technical... Read more »