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SWAKOPMUND - “I am still dreaming to be resettled because I know I have enough knowledge to contribute to our country’s food security.” 

Namibia Qualifications Authority (NQA) CEO Franz Gertze explains to New Era journalist Kuzeeko Tjitemisa about the Authority’s regulatory framework and mandate, in an interview conducted last week.

WINDHOEK - Adults who have no affiliation with the schools but impregnate learners will be dealt with in accordance with relevant national laws protecting children from sexual violence. 

WINDHOEK – Following a number of consultations held on the modalities of the levy on plastic bags with the Namibia Trade Forum, retailers and industry as well as the Cabinet Committee on Trade and Economic Development, Environment and Tourism Minister Pohamba Shifeta revealed they will finish the process by the end of the month before giving due notice in the government gazette.

WINDHOEK - The trial of five men accused of murdering Walvis Bay businessman Hans-Jorg Möller during a daring robbery was postponed yesterday to tomorrow.

WINDHOEK – The mother of a 27-year-old man allegedly shot dead by Refugees Commissioner Likius Valombola has demanded justice in the matter.

LÜDERITZ – Nam-mic Financial Services Holding (Pty) Ltd (NFSH) CEO Walter Don said the company’s investments in various sectors currently stands at N$1.2 billion.

WINDHOEK – The Alliance of Churches and Ministries in Namibia (ACM) is of the view that Christians can no longer afford to be silent on rape, gender-based violence and murder that are frequent occurrences in Namibia at the moment. 

WINDHOEK - Police in Omusati Region are investigating the death of a child who allegedly fell into a pot of boiling cooking oil at Olefa open market in Outapi last week.

WINDHOEK - During the 2017/18 financial year Namibia imported an astronomical 96 percent of its fruits, 96 percent of wheat, 60 percent of pearl millet and 40 percent of white maize from foreign countries.