A fun run/walk organised by social media influencer and nurse Mathew Shembonde aims to give back to the community by donating all the proceeds to Ebenezer Soup Kitchen in Windhoek’s Havana settlement. The run will start at Daan Viljoen roadblock in Windhoek this Saturday at 06h00. Shembonde told New Era Online that the Health for...
The Northern Regional Electricity Distribution Company (Nored), which supplies electricity to 90 000 customers in eight northern regions, is taking significant steps to address financial losses caused by underbilling and illegal connections. Recent audits have revealed alarming figures that highlight the urgency of these initiatives. In an audit of large power users, Nored discovered that...
In recent years, the world has become a global village, wired by artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML). This bond is greased by data mining that keeps the machine running without frictional force. According to data scientists, the amount of digital information increases tenfold every five years. As we face the complexities of economic...
KATIMA MULILO – The Namibian Police Force (NamPol) in the Zambezi region on Friday handed over nine donkeys and three cattle that were stolen from Zambia to their lawful owners. The event took place at the Luhonono police station in eastern Zambezi, and was officiated by police station commander Farisi Munuko, as well as the...
Eveline de Klerk Isabel Bento SWAKOPMUND – United Democratic Front (UDF) president Hendrik Gaobaeb emphasised his party’s vision for transforming Namibia through equitable land redistribution, job-creation and empowerment initiatives for the nation’s youth. In his address at the party’s Erongo regional star rally in Swakopmund on Saturday, he highlighted the importance of land reform, promising...
WALVIS BAY – The Anti-Corruption Commission wants the Namibia Institute of Mining and Technology to consider pursuing the estate of its former executive, the late Eckhardt Mueller, to recover over N$1 million in funds belonging to the institution. Mueller, who led NIMT for 29 years, was tragically gunned down in 2019, just two months after...
MARIENTAL – A troubling epidemic of drug abuse is casting a shadow over the vibrant communities nestled in the southern region of Hardap. This abuse is wreaking havoc, transforming communities into battlegrounds of addiction and crime. While this area is renowned for its natural beauty and agricultural potential, it is increasingly grappling with the harsh...
Murder accused, Johannes Iikwiyu, yesterday fired his Legal Aid instructed lawyer Joseph Andreas, for conflicting instructions just after the lawyer confirmed his not guilty plea. Iikwiyu told Windhoek High Court Judge Philanda Christiaan that he no longer wants the services of Andreas, as the latter is not “invested” in his defence. He wanted the lawyer...
RUNDU – Kavango East governor Bonifatius Wakudumo has called on political parties participating in the upcoming Presidential and National Assembly elections to promote peaceful campaigns. “We must make provision for our elderly, people living with disabilities and all marginalised groups to participate in this democratic exercise without barriers. Voting is a right that must be...
OMUTHIYA – Popular Democratic Movement (PDM) presidential candidate McHenry Venaani has promised residents of the Oshikoto region that he will install water pipes in every household if elected to power. Making the promise during a star rally in Omuthiya on Sunday, he said his government will prioritise water issues. He said his government will ensure...