May 18
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Pohamba to Declare Drought an Emergency
Namibian
PRESIDENT Hifikepunye Pohamba is expected to officially declare a state of emergency soon in the face of the devastating drought that is ravaging the country. Read more »
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The Sky Is the Limit Even for Air Namibia [analysis]
Namibian
THE demand for air transport shows a steady increase over the past years, with passenger numbers and freight traffic growing by 45 percent and 80 percent respectively.... Read more »
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Renard Names Namibia Friendly Squad
Times of Zambia
CHIPOLOPOLO coach Herve Renard has omitted regular assistant national team goalkeeper Joshua Titima from his 24-member squad of local players to face Namibia in an international... Read more »
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Nam Competitiveness 'not Rosy'
Namibian
NAMIBIA was ranked among the bottom 30 countries worldwide in over 20 dimensions on the Global Competitiveness Index although it scored high when compared to the top 30 countries. Read more »
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Disability Council Refutes Accusations
Namibian
THE blame game at the disability council continues as its Chief Executive Officer Martin Limbo accused the Minister of Health and Social Services Richard Kamwi of neglecting the... Read more »
May 17
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Media Puts Law Reform Chairperson On Chopping Block [press release]
MISA
The Chairperson of the Law Reform and Development Commission (LRDC), Sacky Shanghala, has come under fire from some media institutions after his call to host a consultative meeting... Read more »
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Low-Cost Satellite Internet From Africaonline [editorial]
Namibia Economist
High speed internet literally anywhere in the country, is what AfricaOnline is offering through its latest low cost deal on satellite connectivity. Internet satellite only requires... Read more »
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How Many Billions Can the Mattress Hold? [editorial]
Namibia Economist
My views on the informal economy are regularly sought by policy makers and entrepreneurs alike. The reason is rather straightforward: by all observations there is a remarkable... Read more »
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Nampol Deploys More Officers to South Sudan
New Era
Namibia has sent an additional contingent of police officers to join the United Nations Peacekeeping Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) and the United Nations African Mission in... Read more »
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ribute to a Young Heart With a Wizened Soul
New Era
When a youthful Orlando Pirates outfit arrived at the old Katutura Stadium buzzing with confidence ahead of their penultimate clash against nemesis Black Africa for the final of... Read more »
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Police Arrest 18 Chinese for Immigration Violations
New Era
Police in Rehoboth arrested 18 Chinese nationals for overstaying in the country. The arrested men were all workers at a copper mine on the nearby Swartmodder Farm, a mere 30... Read more »
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Naftali Hamata: The Iconic Medical Doctor and Freedom Fighter (1944 …) [editorial]
New Era
NAFTALI Hamata is a household name within the medical fraternity in Namibia. However, it is hardly known that Hamata is one of the patriotic sons of the soil whose contribution to... Read more »
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Long-Term Planning Needed [editorial]
New Era
THE unfolding overall picture of the prevailing drought in the country's 13 regions indicates the sheer scale of this seasonal disaster that has befallen the multitudes who depend... Read more »
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Mopani Worms Good for Your Health
New Era
Namibian dieticians are in agreement with the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organisation recommendations this week that eating nutritious insects could help fight obesity. Read more »
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Former Finance Minister Otto Herrigel Dies
Namibian
INDEPENDENT Namibia's first finance minister, Otto Herrigel, has died at the age of 75. Read more »
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Namibian
THE Public Service Commission (PSC) does not have any document in its files indicating that Namibia's President has ever given his consent to members of the commission to do paid... Read more »
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Pohamba Condemns Abuse By Chinese
Namibian
President Hifikepunye Pohamba has condemned Chinese nationals who relieve themselves in plastic shopping bags and then order their Namibian workers to discard the bags of faeces... Read more »
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Namibia Shows Signs of Growth - NHRP
Namibian
THE National Planning Commission (NPC) yesterday launched the National Human Resources Plan (NHRP) which states that Namibia showed signs of constant growth in secondary and... Read more »
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Namibia Economist
The transformation of the Electricity Control Board to a broader Energy Regulator is well on track with the final industry adjustments taking place. The transformation was expected... Read more »
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Consumers Urged to Save - Even in Hard Times
Namibian
While the Namibian economy is relatively resilient and inflation is at tolerable levels, the global economy conditions remain weak according to the Bank of Namibia (BON). The slow... Read more »
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Namibia Economist
A massive housing development programme, which will see a major facelift of the country's informal settlements, is in its final stages of preparation. Read more »
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Namibia Economist
Bank Windhoek Holdings Limited (BWH) announced on 15 May 2013 that the company will list all its issued ordinary shares on the Namibian Stock Exchange (NSX) on 20 June 2013. This... Read more »
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Violence Against Women, a Social Disease
Namibia Economist
The National Art Gallery in partnership with Victims 2 Survivors, UNAIDS and UNDP will host a national exhibition titled "Unite to end Gender-based Violence (GBV)" from 28 June to... Read more »
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'Struggle Kids' Have Bail Reduced
New Era
Bail for the 185 'struggle kids' arraigned for contempt of court and loitering was reduced from N$500 to N$200 in the Katutura Magistrate's Court this week. Read more »
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Tensions Rise Over Communal Land
New Era
Commercial farmers and resettlement beneficiaries in the Erongo Region are allegedly jostling for communal land with communal farmers. Read more »
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