KATIMA MULILO – Following an outcry by several defaulters facing disconnection in Zambezi over non-payment, NamWater reneged on this position, and will instead keep taps running to these affected communities. This development follows a New Era report this week that several households and their livestock in the Zambezi region find themselves in a precarious situation...
Rudolf Gaiseb Perennial political survivor Vincent Kanyetu yesterday launched the newest political kid on the block: the Action Democratic Movement (ADM). Kanyetu is ADM’s interim president. He needs no introduction to the local political theatre. He previously served as secretary general (SG) for the DTA, the precursor of the Popular Democratic Movement. He went on...
Over 600 employees of the Namibia Industrial Development Agency (Nida) rejected a 5.4% once-off payment proposal by their management. This follows negotiations held on Wednesday between the Nida management and Namibia Food and Allied Workers Union representatives after regional and headquarters’ staff downed tools on Wednesday. Shop-steward Marvin Tjikongo said wage and employment conditions demands...
Zebaldt Ngaruka Okakarara – Epukiro The Okakarara Constituency Crime Prevention Association (OCCPA) held a workshop from Monday to today at Opamwe Youth Hall in Okakarara. About 200 volunteers from the community crime prevention forum attended thefive-day workshop that was facilitated by the Namibian Police Force (NamPol). In an interview with New Era, OCCPA chairperson Vezuva...
Sawi Hausiku RUNDU – The Mbunza Traditional Authority will be celebrating the 23rd anniversary of Hompa Alphons Kaundu’s chieftainship tomorrow. Mbunza Traditional Authority chief councillor Dagbert Mukoya told Nampa on Wednesday the aim of the event is to ensure unity, peace and the well-being of the Mbunza community. “The event is also aimed at upholding,...
Windhoek High Court Judge Naomi Shivute on Tuesday said she will deliver her ruling on a trial within a trial in which a 27-year-old Drimiopsis resident, accused of kidnapping, rape and murder, is denying admissions he made to police officers. The accused is also denying a confession he made to a magistrate. Abel Mokalabatho, through...
NamWater is expected to spend N$3.8 million to pump water from the Etaka dam into Uuvudhiya earth canal in a bid to save thousands of thirsty livestock. NamWater’s Hieronymus Goraseb, head of business unit north-west, said they will first start with the process of rehabilitating bottlenecks in the Uuvudhiya earth canal from 15 July this...
Paulina Ndalikokule The ongoing drought that has its grip on most parts of Namibia has not spared wildlife either, the environment ministry says. The drought is also severely impacting conservation efforts, but has not yet led to increased mortalities, reduction of wildlife numbers or any endangered species, environment ministry spokesperson Romeo Muyunda stated. While responding...
ONGWEDIVA – Pauline Shapumba has been appointed as the new director of education for the Oshana region, effective 1 July 2024. She brings a wealth of experience and qualifications, including an honours degree in education, a master’s degree in education and a master’s degree in business administration with a focus on public sector management. She...
Emmanuel Koro JOHANNESBURG – Nearly 60% of South African voters registered their disapproval of the ANC’s stewardship of the government in the 29 May election by voting for other political parties. Just as significantly, more than 40% of the entire South African electorate showed their disapproval of the ANC-led socio-economic conditions in the country by...