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Covid-19 now in Windhoek central prison
Covid-19 is now in the Windhoek central prison where health minister Dr Kalumbi Shangula said they have recorded 13 cases. The 13 cases are part of Windhoek’s 72 cases recorded in the past 24 hours. This is the first time…
Namibia’s economy to shrink by 7,8%
The Bank of Namibia says the domestic economy is expected to fall into a deeper contraction during 2020, followed by a moderate recovery in 2021. In the economic outlook for August 2020 signed off by Emma Haiyambo, the central bank…
Universal church leader speaks about Angolan branch
A church leader told EagleFM that the Universal Church of the Kingdom of God Namibia has on several occasions registered their grievances with regards to fraud allegations against their sister church in Angola. “There is nothing to be worried about…
We need to nurture the youth – Geingob
President Hage Geingob said the SADC region boasts an active young population, where two-thirds of the citizens are below the age of 35. Addressing a virtual meeting if Sadc leaders on Monday, Geingob said this active portion of our populations…
Omayikutho goomwenyo moNamibia taga limbilike
Namibia okuli ponomola ontine (4) muAfrica, alandula Mozambique, Tanzania na Brundi, omanga eli ponomola ontimulongo nayimwe (11) muunyuni shiikwatelela kuuyelele womayalulo gomvula yaziko. Momumvo 2017 aguke, omwa lopotwa iipotha yomayikutho goomwenyo gethike po 425, omanga pokati komvuvo 2012 sigo omumvo…
I-Care withdraws trainee nurses from Windhoek hospital after Covid-19 scare
I-Care Health Training Institute has withdrawn its students from Windhoek health centres following the quarantining of six trainees exposed to Covid-19 cases at Katutura Intermediate Hospital and Windhoek Central Hospital. The institute’s director Johannes George told Eagle FM Saturday that…
Shipping company MD appears in court over N$7,5m chickens
Walvis Bay Magistrate’s Court granted Luther Mostert, the managing director of Walvis Bay Ship Chandlers, N$140 000 bail when he appeared on charges of tax evasion and fraud on Friday. As part of the bail conditions, Mostert was ordered to…
Okahandja activists arrested for land grabbing, occupation
PHOTO: NBC Okahandja activist Johannes /Gerub Gaseb and seven others were arrested when they occupied land at the town on Friday. Police spokesperson deputy commissioner Kauna Shikwambi confirmed the arrest but said they face illegal land grabbing and land occupation. A…
Covid-19 reaches all corners of Namibia
Namibia’s Covid-19 cases are climbing with Friday’s announcement of 182 cases spread across the country. Currently, Namibia is using the Namibia Institute of Pathology, Unam laboratories, Namdeb and Pathcare for testing Covid-19 samples. Health minister Dr Kalumbi Shangula said 97…
Kandjiriomuini suspension welcomed
PHOTO: City of Windhoek The suspension of the City of Windhoek acting boss Rekliff Kandjiriomuini has been welcomed by some but has also cast speculation on whether investigations will be expedited into the municipal 5G project. Kandjiriomuini was suspended in…