In response to the confirmed Covid-19 cases in Namibia and the directives issued by the government and head of state, NamPost has implemented preventative measures as part of its overall action plan to protect the health of staff and clients throughout the country. As part of preventative measures, there will be restrictions on the number of clients in the post office dependent on the post office lay-out and size and customers will be requested to keep a distance of at least a metre as directed by the Ministry of Health and Social Services.
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2020-03-232024-04-30Front Page News
President takes charge
President Hage Geingob at the weekend vowed to honour his social contract with the Namibian people, with a promise to tackle youth unemployment, income disparities and inequalities, and fight against corruption, poverty and hunger.
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2020-03-232024-04-30Front Page News
Geingob drops Cabinet surprises
President Hage Geingob has started his second and final term as head of state with some bold Cabinet appointments, while appointing a 23-year-old as deputy minister.
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2020-03-232024-04-30Front Page News
Air Namibia still servicing domestic and regional routes
Despite much speculation, Air Namibia has set the record straight regarding its operations and interpretation of Cabinet resolutions on measures to strengthen Namibia’s preparedness and response to the Covid-19. The national airline has reiterated it is in full conformity with government’s resolutions.
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2020-03-232024-04-30Front Page News
Geingob launches commemorative banknote
On Namibia’s 30th independence anniversary, President Hage Geingob launched a new N$30 commemorative banknote, issued by the Bank of Namibia (BoN). The once-off print commemorative banknote is the first of its kind to be issued by BoN, with the sole purpose to celebrate Namibia’s 30th independence anniversary.
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2020-03-232024-04-30Front Page News
Members of the 7th National Assembly
The 96 members of the National Assembly, with voting powers, were sworn in on Friday for the next five years until 2025. Reappointed Vice president Nangolo Mbumba was also sworn in, but will now have to resign from parliament after he was installed as vice president on Saturday.
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2020-03-232024-05-07National
WATCH | President Hage Geingob’s inauguration speech as delivered at State House today. #Namibia30
WATCH | President Hage Geingob’s inauguration speech as delivered at State House today. #Namibia30
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2020-03-202024-05-07Focus
Video: Members of the public share their views on Independence Day.
Video: Members of the public share their views on Independence Day.
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2020-03-202024-06-18Crime and Courts
30 years on, sport challenges persist
As Namibia readies herself to celebrate 30 years of democracy, peace and political stability, New Era gives you, our esteemed reader, a thorough look at how far Namibian sport has evolved over the past 30 years. We especially focus on the country’s many achievements at continental and global levels, while also looking at the various shortcomings in the local sporting sector.
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2020-03-202024-05-07National
The relevance of student leadership in Namibia
After 30 years of independence, student leaders in the country continue to fight for the rights and the wellness of the Namibian students. New Era sat down with a few student leaders in the country to get their take on the status of student leadership.