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Group Calls for German Reparations
The reparation movement converges on Ozombu Zovindimba at the end of this month with only one specific intent - to redirect and up the campaign in the face of the German Federal Government's intransigence to listen, let alone discuss the genocide of the Namibian people by German Imperial Forces 104 years ago and the issue of reparation.
Governance Improves - Report
NAMIBIA has improved its national performance but its ranking remained unchanged at sixth place in the latest report on African governance released by the Mo Ibrahim Foundation.
We Will Not Budge - War 'Vets'
ABOUT 180 of the initial 300 children (now adults) of war veterans who have been camping outside the headquarters of the Ministry of Veterans' Affairs say they will not move until their demands are addressed to their satisfaction.
Minister's Address to Investor Forum
Prepared remarks to the Namibia Investor Forum on Trade and Infrastructure Investment Opportunities in Washington, DC by Dr. Hage Geingob, the minister of trade and industry.
'Namibia Needs Quality Over Quantity'
The Deputy Minister of Education, Dr Becky Ndjoze-Ojo, has expressed concern about the standard of education in the country and urged teachers to give their best and change the lives of students.
Workshop on Regional Food Facility Begins
Today, Namibia holds its in-country consultations on the establishment of the proposed regional strategic food reserves for the SADC region.
Lecturers Strike Averted, But Threat Lingers
The strike by dissatisfied lecturers at teachers training colleges around the country was averted, albeit for a while.
CoD Fights Over Cheque Again
A legal battle over a cheque worth over N$350 000 involving senior members of the Congress of Democrats (CoD) erupted last week after the vice president of the party, Nora Schimming-Chase, collected the cheque which is part of the State grant paid to political parties without the consent of the rest of the party leadership.
Benjani Blow for Warriors World Cup Hopes
Zimbabwe's 2010 Fifa World Cup hopes suffered a body blow on Tuesday after England-based captain Benjani Mwaruwari was ruled out of the Warriors' last Group 2 qualifier against Namibia set for Windhoek on Saturday.
Kunzle Gets Fitness Thumbs-Up
SWAKOPMUND rider Michelle Kunzle's hopes to be the first Namibian to participate at the FEI World Champion Challenge in Santiago, Chile, in November will be realised after she fully recovered from a leg injury sustained in Omaruru in July.
Rugby Hots Up
THE winners of the MTC Premier Rugby League will take home N$55 000, according to figures revealed by the Namibia Rugby Union (NRU) yesterday.
Farmers Urged to Utilise Abattoirs
Government is urging cattle farmers to be supportive of local slaughterhouses many of which are currently underutilised, as farmers prefer weaner production.
Tanzanian PM Visits Country
Tanzanian Prime Minister Mizengo Kayanza Peter Pinda and a 15-member delegation that includes his wife, Tunu Pinda, are in Namibia on a four-day visit.
Minister on Veterans and Compensation
The Ministry of Veterans Affairs has neared the end of the first phase of registration of veterans. New Era spoke to Minister Ngarikutuke Tjiriange.
Omaheke Governor Receives Witvlei Petition
The Governor of the Omaheke Region, Laura McLeod-Katjirua, has confirmed receipt of the Witvlei residents' petition from the mayor of the village, Pio Nganate.
Germans Help Settlement School
Working in a school and community of the informal settlement of Babylon is not at all easy and poses many challenges to teachers.
German Reunification Commemorated
The German Embassy in Namibia last Friday celebrated Germany's 18t year of reunification.
Historical Omaruru Still Lags Behind
Despite being described by its inhabitants as a historical town full of tourism opportunities, Omaruru remains underdeveloped with most of the town's population still languishing in poverty.
City Tour Fascinates Waterberg Learners
"I am really breathless," was the first reaction of Ivaza Tjijaundja, a grade nine learner at the Waterberg Junior Secondary School near Okakarara in the Otjozondjupa Region.
RDP Cries Foul Over Lost Omuthiya
The Rally for Democracy and Progress (RDP) claims that their dismal performance in the Omuthiya local authority election last month is attributable to political intimidation, harassment, insults and threats to prevent RDP members and supporters from freely choosing a party of their choice.