WINDHOEK - As eligible Namibians go to the polls on 27 November 2019 to elect a state president and National Assembly members for the next five years, the Anglican Bishop of Namibia, Right Reverend Luke Lungile Pato, has called for peaceful elections.
Year: 2019
American to go on murder trial without lawyer
WINDHOEK – Windhoek High Court Judge Christi Liebenberg yesterday said that American Marcus Thomas, who is accused of the assassin-like murder of Andre Heckmair in Windhoek in 2011, has reached the end of the rope in his quest to delay his trial.
Thousands scramble for nine cleaner jobs
WINDHOEK - Close to 3 000 desperate job seekers queued for hours at the Windhoek Central Hospital in the hope of landing nine cleaner vacancies.
Swapo, NDP sign pledge to behave
WINDHOEK - Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) said yesterday that it will forge ahead with the Presidential and National Assembly elections slated for 27 November despite the refusal of opposition parties to sign the code of conduct yesterday.
Elections: Hearing impaired feel sidelined
WINDHOEK – An organisation representing the interests of Namibians with hearing impairment says its members are being sidelined from electoral processes and campaigns ahead of the Presidential and National Assembly elections next month.
The expectations of //Kharas voters
KEETMANSHOOP - With the Presidential and National Assembly elections slated for later next month, New Era engaged some
//Kharas residents on what issues will motivate them to renew their democratic mandate as well as their expectations from the party that they intend casting their vote.
Ohangwena probes human trafficking of Angolan child
ONGWEDIVA - Police investigators in Ohangwena region have swung into action, investigating a case of suspected human trafficking involving a minor child who was allegedly smuggled into Namibia from Angola to engage in “slave like” child labour, which is a commonplace in northern Namibia.
Vote Swapo to maintain peace – Nujoma
WINDHOEK - Founding father of the nation, Sam Nujoma on Saturday encouraged electorates to vote for Swapo and its candidate President Hage Geingob in order to maintain peace, stability and above all, continuity to consolidate the gains the country has made during the past 29 years.
Dukwe returnees clash with police in Katima
KATIMA MULILO – Former Dukwe refugees, who recently participated in a tripartite voluntary repatriation exercise from Botswana to Namibia, clashed with the Namibian Police in Katima Mulilo on Monday after they attempted to hold a ‘peaceful demonstration.’
More women needed in maritime sector – Mutorwa
SWAKOPMUND – Minister of Works and Transport John Mutorwa says that female inclusion in the maritime sector can accelerate inclusive and sustainable development.