RUACANA – Over 100 Okonyota location inhabitants who have lived there for over 40 years are refusing compensation from the local authority to vacate their land. They say the compensation offered by the Ruacana Town Council is not commensurate to the value of their land. They also accuse the council of being corrupt. “We are...
WALVIS BAY – Urban and Rural Development minister Erastus Uutoni has given the Walvis Bay municipality until next Wednesday to rectify the appointment of David Uushona as acting CEO. According to a letter seen by New Era, Uutoni says the appointment is not in line with the Local Authorities Act. “Kindly be advised that junior...
American national convicted of murder, Kevan Townsend, and trial-awaiting prisoner, former magistrate Jaco Kennedy appeared in the Windhoek High Court on Monday in their fight for conjugal and private family visits.The two, appearing before Judge Collins Parker, are suing the minister of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety and Security, the Windhoek Correctional Facility, Commissioner General of...
KATIMA MULILO – Seasoned lawmaker Becky Ndjoze-Ojo says Namibians should work the land if defeating malnutrition is to be realised. She is the chairperson of the parliamentary standing committee on gender equality, social development and family affairs. “It is a very sad situation that we must tackle head-on to make sure our children do not...
Isai Sipunga The Otjomuise neighbourhood on the outskirts of the capital Windhoek was shaken by a tragic incident that claimed the life of Kevin Kasuto, a 38-year-old resident. Initial reports emerging from local authorities said Kasuto was fatally stabbed on 20 July 2024 around 13h52 in Ompanda Street. Details are still emerging, and the exact...
Paulina Ndalikokule ONGWEDIVA – Police supremo Joseph Shikongo challenged those questioning how the police spent close to N$13 million on the construction of the newly inaugurated Oshiko police checkpoint. Those who are not convinced, Shikongo said, must go to his office. The inspector general made the remarks during the official opening of the checkpoint on...
TSUMEB – The Tsumeb municipality has spent approximately N$53 million to alleviate water reticulation woes for its residents since the start of this financial year. Municipality spokesperson Stella Imalwa-Nangolo informed Nampa during a site visitation on Friday that they are trying to establish and maintain the safety and reliability of their water supply by the...
Auleria Wakudumo Opolifi moshitukulwa shaMusati oya patulula oshibofa omo omukulupe weedula 67 ta fekelwa a kwata onghonga ovatekulu vaye voumati vavali. Okaana kamwe oke na eedula nhatu, omanga kakwao ke na eedula nhano. Omupedukomufala wopolisi moshitopolwa shaMusati Moses Simaho okwa ti oshinigwanima eshi osha ningwa momukunda Ongatudhiya moshitukulwa shaMusati. Otaku hokololwa kutya omukulupe ou okwa...
RUACANA – Aakalimo yomolukanda Okonyota moshikandjohogololo shaRuacana mboka ya kala po okuza omimvo dha pita 40 oya ndhike oonyala mevi kutya itaya tembudhwa oshoka oshimaliwa ya uvanekelwa okufutwa oshishona noonkondo. Elelo lyondoolopa yaRuacana olya uvaneke okufuta aakalimo okuza poshimaliwa N$300 okuya pombanda, opo anuwa ya ze po pehala mpoka ye li pu etwe ehumokomeho....
Charles Ndeumane OUTAPI – Omukulupe gwomukunda Okambalanganga mOutapi moshitopolwa shaMusati ota nana nondatu mokusila oshimpwiyu aatekulu ye li 10. Omolwoshikukuta shoka sha pindjala nuumvo, omunamimvo 78 kuku Teresia Lukileni ota nyengwa okupalutha aanegumbo lye ye vule po-10 mwa kwatelwa aanona yaheyali ye li kohi yoomvula ntano, nuuyali wu li kohi yoomvula 10. Pethimbo a li...