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07/06/2020

A WhatsApp group under the name Youth in Politics on Friday donated blankets, cosmetics and food parcels valued at N$5000 to eight households in the Kunene region.

Home News WhatsApp group donates to the needy News WhatsApp group donates to the needy By Ovaua Kuaima - June 7, 2020 3 0 Facebook Twitter Pinterest WhatsApp WhatsApp group donates to the needy. Photo: Contributed A WhatsApp group under the name Youth in Politics on Friday donated blankets, cosmetic...

04/06/2020

Catch President Hage G. Geingob live, as he delivers the State of the Nation Address 2020.

28/05/2020

Namibia will on Monday, June 1, transition to Stage 3 (three) of the State of Emergency period, following two incubation periods of observance setup to curb the further spread of the COVID-19 virus on Namibian soil.

Home News Stage 3- What you need to know News Stage 3- What you need to know By Ovaua Kuaima - May 28, 2020 6 0 Facebook Twitter Pinterest WhatsApp President Hage Geingob. PHOTO: Contributed Namibia will on Monday, June 1, transition to Stage 3 (three) of the State of Emergency period, following two...

27/05/2020

Beer, wine, whisky, gin and ci******es are among those items which will cost more, Finance Minister Ipumbu Shiimi announced when he tabled the national budget allocations on Wednesday.

Home News Booze and smokes to cost more News Booze and smokes to cost more By Ovaua Kuaima - May 27, 2020 4 0 Facebook Twitter Pinterest WhatsApp Finance Minister Ipumbu Shiimi. Photo: Contributed Beer, wine, whisky, gin and ci******es are among those items which will cost more, Finance Minister Ipu...

27/05/2020

The Minister of Health and Social Services Kalumbi Shangula today announced that the new COVID19 case in the country is of a 63 years old male who arrived in the country during early May via sea on a vessel from Democratic Republic of Congo

Home News ‘Case No 22 is travel related’- Shangula News ‘Case No 22 is travel related’- Shangula By Ovaua Kuaima - May 27, 2020 5 0 Facebook Twitter Pinterest WhatsApp Health and Social Services Minister Kalumbi Shangula The Minister of Health and Social Services Kalumbi Shangula today annou...

25/05/2020

The entire Current News Daily - Team, wishes all African brothers and sisters, a blessed 57th commemoration of the formation of the Organization of African Unity (OAU) and its transformation into the African Union (AU).
Happy Africa Day

24/05/2020

UPDATE: Another Namibian tests positive of COVID-19

A 47-year-old truck driver male who returned from Johannesburg on 8 May and was quarantined at Walvis Bay’s truck port, has tested positive. His last trip was to South Africa was on 3 May.

The man sneaked out of the quarantine facility into the community with another truck driver before testing positive. He was apprehended and placed under supervised quarantine at the Walvis Bay Hospital Isolation Unit.

- Confirmed cases 21
- Active cases 7
- Recoveries 14
-Conducted tests 3 027
- 621 people are in quarantine facilities

23/05/2020

A 35-year old Namibian male who is under quarantine since returning from South Africa 12 days ago, tested positive of the COVID-19 virus, bringing the total number of active cases of the deadly virus to six.

Home News UPDATE: Six active COVID-19 cases on Namibian soil News UPDATE: Six active COVID-19 cases on Namibian soil By Ovaua Kuaima - May 23, 2020 2 0 Facebook Twitter Pinterest WhatsApp Namibia records one more COVID-19 case. Photo: FIle A 35-year old Namibian male who is under quarantine since re...

21/05/2020

The Minister of Health and Social Services Kalumbi Shangula announced two more cases of the COVID-19 virus, bringing the number of infected people in Namibia to 18.

Home News Namibia confirms two new cases of COVID-19 News Namibia confirms two new cases of COVID-19 By Ovaua Kuaima - May 21, 2020 7 0 Facebook Twitter Pinterest WhatsApp Health and Social Services Minister Kalumbi Shangula The Minister of Health and Social Services Kalumbi Shangula announced two m...

21/05/2020

EXCLUSIVE: Long-serving Okakarara Constituency Councillor Vetaruhe Kandorozu will not stand for reelection at this year’s Regional and Local Authority Elections.

Home News Kandorozu flirts with hanging political mantle News Kandorozu flirts with hanging political mantle By Ovaua Kuaima - May 21, 2020 9 0 Facebook Twitter Pinterest WhatsApp Okakarara Constituency Councillor Vetaruhe Kandorozu Long-serving Okakarara Constituency Councillor Vetaruhe Kandorozu w...

12/05/2020

Chinese Ambassador to Namibia, Zhang Yiming, writes:

The COVID-19 outbreak has dragged the whole human race into an unprecedented and fierce war with a highly infectious disease on a global scale. Led and guided by President Xi Jinping, the Chinese government set up an open and transparent national system for collective outbreak control in the shortest possible time by swiftly taking the most rigorous, comprehensive, and thorough measures.

Home News China’s Anti-Pandemic Efforts Deserve Objective and Fair Judgment News China’s Anti-Pandemic Efforts Deserve Objective and Fair Judgment By Staff Reporter - May 12, 2020 2 0 Facebook Twitter Pinterest WhatsApp Chinese Ambassador to Namibia, Zhang Yiming, writes: The COVID-19 outbrea.....

12/05/2020

The Swapo Party Youth League (SPYL) is questioning the role of the country’s media ombudsman, John Nakuta, claiming he failed to defend people whose names are tarnished in the media, while only protecting journalists.

Home News SPYL probes Media Ombudsman News SPYL probes Media Ombudsman By Staff Reporter - May 12, 2020 4 0 Facebook Twitter Pinterest WhatsApp Swapo Party Youth League Secretary Ephraim Nekongo. Photo: Contributed The Swapo Party Youth League (SPYL) is questioning the role of the country’s medi.....

12/05/2020

Otjozondjupa regional Governor James Unomasa Uerikua is calling on farmers in his region to promote local value addition on products to avoid exporting employment to other countries.

Home News Let us not export jobs – Otjozondjupa Governor News Let us not export jobs – Otjozondjupa Governor By Ovaua Kuaima - May 12, 2020 7 0 Facebook Twitter Pinterest WhatsApp Otjozondjupa Governor, James Unomasa Uerikua at Okakarara Cattle pens. PHOTO: Ovaua Kuaima Otjozondjupa regional Gov...

21/04/2020

The Swapo Party Youth League (SPYL) came out in defense of party leaders facing charges at the Namibian Police for partying while the rest of the country is on lockdown.

Home News Swapo youth defend partying elders News Swapo youth defend partying elders By cndnews - April 21, 2020 4 0 Facebook Twitter Pinterest WhatsApp President Hage Geingob cuts Swapo’s 60th birthday cake. PHOTO: Contributed The Swapo Party Youth League (SPYL) has came out in defense of party l...

21/04/2020

Regional constituency councilors will no longer be allowed to issue travel permits to Namibians wishing to travel between lockdown zones introduced as measures to curb the further spread of the deadly COVID-19 virus.

Home News Councilors stripped off COVID-19 permits News Councilors stripped off COVID-19 permits By cndnews - April 21, 2020 4 0 Facebook Twitter Pinterest WhatsApp Circular issued by the secretary to Cabinet, George Simataa. PHOTO: Contributed Regional constituency councilors will no longer be allo...

21/04/2020

The Namibian Economic Freedom Fighters (NEFF) is cautioning the Namibian government not to open the border with Angola to allow for sick patients from that country to cross over for treatment until COVID-19 is no longer a threat.

Home News Do not open borders yet – NEFF News Do not open borders yet – NEFF By Staff Reporter - April 21, 2020 3 0 Facebook Twitter Pinterest WhatsApp Kalimbo Iipumbu, Namibian Economic Freedom Fighters MP. PHOTo: Contributed The Namibian Economic Freedom Fighters (NEFF) is cautioning the Namib...

05/04/2020

The Agricultural Bank of Namibia (Agribank) has informed its clients to continue paying their accounts despite the government announcing relief measures for Namibians during the COVID-19 to cover agricultural business loans among others.

Home News Farmers to continue paying Agribank loans, despite COVID-19 relief News Farmers to continue paying Agribank loans, despite COVID-19 relief By cndnews - April 5, 2020 18 0 Facebook Twitter Pinterest WhatsApp Agribank offices in Windhoek. Photo: Agribank The Agricultural Bank of Namibia (Agr...

05/04/2020

The Namibian Economic Freedom Fighters (NEFF) has pledged to support President Hage Geingob in efforts to curb the spread of the COVID-19 virus in Namibia, after 16 patients were tested positive on Namibian soil.

Home News Let us support Geingob on COVID-19 – NEFF News Let us support Geingob on COVID-19 – NEFF By cndnews - April 5, 2020 4 0 Facebook Twitter Pinterest WhatsApp Namibia Economic Freedom Fighters leader Epafras Mukwiilongo. PHOTO: Conftributed The Namibian Economic Freedom Fighters (NEFF).....

31/03/2020

President Hage Geingob has appointed Air Marshal Martin Kambulu Pinehas as Chief of the Namibian Defence Force, replacing retired Lieutenant General John Mutwa.

Home News Namibia has a new army Chief News Namibia has a new army Chief By cndnews - March 31, 2020 4 0 Facebook Twitter Pinterest WhatsApp President Hage Geingob appoints Air Marshal Martin Kambulu Pinehas as Chief of the Namibian Defence Force. PHOTO: State House President Hage Geingob has appoin...

29/03/2020

A second person died after testing positive of COVID-19 (Coronavirus) in South Africa, the country’s Health Minister Zwelini Mkhize announced on Sunday.

Home News COVID-19 claims second life in South Africa News COVID-19 claims second life in South Africa By cndnews - March 29, 2020 4 0 Facebook Twitter Pinterest WhatsApp COVID-19 claims second victim in South Africa. PHOTO: Contributed A second person has died after testing positive of COVID-19 (Co...

29/03/2020

Namibian authorities opened a bank account for monetary contribution to help during the State of Emergency and partial lockdown of the country due to the outbreak of COVID-19.
Details are below:

28/03/2020

The Namibian Ministry of Health and Social Services announced a 9th, 10th and 11th cases of COVID-19 in the country on Saturday.

Home News Namibia records 11 cases of COVID-19 News Namibia records 11 cases of COVID-19 By cndnews - March 28, 2020 5 0 Facebook Twitter Pinterest WhatsApp Coronavirus update. PHOTO: Contributed The Namibian Ministry of Health and Social Services announced a 9th, 10th and 11th cases of COVID-19 in....

27/03/2020

OPINION: KINGDOM NUGGETS – Pastor Neville Dausab writes: “You are the light of the world. A city that is set on a hill cannot be hidden. (Matthew 6:27)”

Home News OPINION: The church as the solution to Coronavirus News OPINION: The church as the solution to Coronavirus By cndnews - March 27, 2020 3 0 Facebook Twitter Pinterest WhatsApp KINGDOM NUGGETS – Pastor Neville Dausab writes: “You are the light of the world. A city that is set on a hill c...

27/03/2020

President Hage Geingob is calling for nationwide daily prayers among other measures to curb the spread of the Coronavirus (COVID-19).

Home News Namibians turn to God to end COVID-19 News Namibians turn to God to end COVID-19 By cndnews - March 27, 2020 4 0 Facebook Twitter Pinterest WhatsApp President Hage Geingob has called on nationwide daily prayers among others measures to curb the spread of the Coronavirus (COVID-19). Geing....

27/03/2020

The 21 days lockdown of the Khomas and Erongo regions including Okahandja and Rehoboth will begin at 23:59 on Friday 27 March, 2020 until 23:59 on 17 April, 2020, the Presidency announced.

Home News Lockdown, what you need to know News Lockdown, what you need to know By cndnews - March 27, 2020 3 0 Facebook Twitter Pinterest WhatsApp President Hage Geingob. PHOTO: Namibian Presidency/Faceboook The 21 days lockdown of the Khomas and Erongo regions including Okahandja and Rehoboth will....

24/03/2020

President Hage Geingob has introduced stringent measures to curb the wide-spreading Coronavirus (COVID-19), after seven (7) positive cases were diagnosed on Namibian soil.

Home News Namibia beefs up efforts as COVID-19 cases reach 7 News Namibia beefs up efforts as COVID-19 cases reach 7 By cndnews - March 24, 2020 6 0 Facebook Twitter Pinterest WhatsApp Namibia beefs up efforts as COVID-19 cases reach 7 PHOTO: Contributed President Hage Geingob has introduced stringe...

24/03/2020

JUST-IN: President Hage Geingob puts these measures in place in light of COVID-19:

Lockdown of Khomas and Erongo regions from the 27 March and for a period of 21 days.

All bars and sheebens shops to close at 18h00 daily,

Travel ban to all countries for a period of 30 days.

24/03/2020

JUST-IN: ‪President Hage Geingob says Namibia now has six confirmed cases of the Coronavirus (COVID-19).

24/03/2020

Former Finish President and United Nations’ diplomat who played a key role in brokering Namibia’s independence, Martti Ahtisaari and his wife, Eva have tested positive for the COVID-19 virus on Tuesday.

Home News Ahtisaari and wife, tests positive for coronavirus News Ahtisaari and wife, tests positive for coronavirus By cndnews - March 24, 2020 4 0 Facebook Twitter Pinterest WhatsApp Former Finish President and United Nations’ diplomat who played a key role in brokering Namibia’s independence,...

24/03/2020

South Africa recorded 133 new cases of the deadly Coronavirus (COVID-19) on Tuesday, bringing the total to 535 cases.

Home News 535 COVID-19 cases in South Africa News 535 COVID-19 cases in South Africa By cndnews - March 24, 2020 5 0 Facebook Twitter Pinterest WhatsApp South Africa records over 500 cases of COVID-19. PHOTO: Contributed South Africa recorded a total of 133 new cases of the deadly Coronavirus (COVID...

24/03/2020

Mufaro Nesongano writes:
Up until late last year, a number of us had not thought or heard about Wuhan, which is the capital of Hubei province, in the People’s Republic of China and the epicentre of what has become a global pandemic.

Home News LETTER: Why effective communication is crucial (COVID-19) News LETTER: Why effective communication is crucial (COVID-19) By cndnews - March 24, 2020 4 0 Facebook Twitter Pinterest WhatsApp Mufaro Nesongano. PHOTO: Contributed By Mufaro Nesongano – Corporate Communications and Media Pract...

24/03/2020

The United States Ambassador to Namibia, Lisa Johnson congratulated President Hage Geingob and the people of Namibia on the 30th anniversary of the country’s independence.

Home News U.S. diplomat praises Namibia, Geingob News U.S. diplomat praises Namibia, Geingob By cndnews - March 24, 2020 4 0 Facebook Twitter Pinterest WhatsApp President Hage Geingob greets U.S. Ambassador Lisa Johnson. PHOTO: Contributed The United States Ambassador to Namibia, Lisa Johnson congra...

24/03/2020

Chinese diplomat writes:
2020 is an important year in the history of China-Namibia relations. It marks the 30th anniversary of the independence of Namibia and the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Namibia.

Home News OPINION: A New Chapter for the 30-year China-Namibia Relations News OPINION: A New Chapter for the 30-year China-Namibia Relations By cndnews - March 24, 2020 5 0 Facebook Twitter Pinterest WhatsApp Zhang Yiming, Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China to the Republic of Namibia. PH...

22/03/2020

The Namibian Cabinet 2020-2025

22/03/2020

President Hage Geingob appoints eight (8) additional members to the National Assembly

1. Ms. Yvonne Dausab
2. Ms. Emma Kantema-Gaomas
3. Ms. Emma Theofilus
4. Ms. Natalia Goagoses
5. Mr. Veikko Nekundi
6. Dr. Kalumbi Shangula
7. Mr. Iipumbu Shiimi
8. Rear Admiral Peter Hafeni Vilho

21/03/2020

South African authorities have confirmed a total 240 cases of the deadly Coronavirus (COVID-19).

Home News South Africa confirms 240 Coronavirus cases on Saturday News South Africa confirms 240 Coronavirus cases on Saturday By cndnews - March 21, 2020 9 0 Facebook Twitter Pinterest WhatsApp South African President Cyril Ramaphosa briefing the media during an earlier conference. PHOTO: Contribut...

21/03/2020

President Hage Geingob was sworn-in on Saturday as audacious attempts by his detractors to derail his second swearing-in fail.

Home News Geingob in charge, again News Geingob in charge, again By cndnews - March 21, 2020 3 0 Facebook Twitter Pinterest WhatsApp President Hage Geingob receiving the instruments of State power from Chief Justice Peter Shivute. PHOTO: State House President Hage Geingob was sworn-in on Saturday as...

20/03/2020

Swapo kicks 2019 Presidential Independent Candidate, Panduleni Itula out of the party.

18/03/2020

Geingob reappoints Mbumba as VP

President Hage Geingob is reappointing vice-President Nangolo Mbumba for a period of five years, until his second term comes to an end.

Geingob is also reappointing Prime Minister Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila and deputy Prime Minister Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah in those portfolios until 2025.

Geingob and his new Cabinet will be inaugurated on 21 March.

Home News JUST-IN: Geingob reappoints Mbumba as VP News JUST-IN: Geingob reappoints Mbumba as VP By cndnews - March 18, 2020 3 0 Facebook Twitter Pinterest WhatsApp President Hage Geingob is reappointed vice-President Nangolo Mbumba for a period of five years, when his second term comes to an end. G...

18/03/2020

Media Alert: The President of the Republic of Namibia, His Excellency, Dr. Hage G. Geingob will announce today, 18 March 2020 at 14h00 the names of the Vice President, Prime Minister and Deputy Prime Minister for the incoming Government.