“It remains a notorious fact that no length of custodial sentence will bring back the deceased, neither can it restore the health status of his wife to what it was before the attack.” This was said by Windhoek High Court Judge Dinnah Usiku when she sentenced the four men convicted of the murder and robbery...
Year: 2024
SSC vows to increase maternity benefits…trumpets 29 years of successes
Iuze Mukube The Social Security Commission (SSC) has paid out N$66.7 million in sick leave benefits over the past three years. This information is contained in a recent presentation by SCC CEO Milka Mungunda as the Commission marked 29 years of existence. Broken down, the Commission paid out N$20.4 million in 2021/22, N$22.8 million in...
LPM promises cash transfers from oil income
Lahja Nashuuta Landless People’s Movement leader Bernadus Swartbooi has promised citizens a “social cash transfer” from envisaged oil revenues, if voted into power, and suggested government’s housing delivery strategy can improve with greater responsibility to local authorities. He said the cash transfer programme is the only effective way to “pull children and families out of...
Ndeitunga: Don’t joke about water scarcity
Charles Ndeumane Ohangwena governor Sebastian Ndeitunga has warned businesspeople against making empty promises to help residents beat serious water scarcity challenges in the region. He while the region is grappling with water scarcity, a situation that needs urgent intervention, there are businesspeople who keep making empty promises of drilling water boreholes to address water scarcity,...
Navachab Half-Marathon takes on suicide advocacy
The organisers of the Navachab Half-Marathon announced yesterday their intention to utilise this year’s race as a means to promote awareness and advocate for suicide prevention in Namibia. Coinciding with International Suicide Prevention Month, Mclyn Kasale, the Public Relations Officer for Navachab, views the marathon as an important opportunity to confront the increasing issue of...
Freedom Fighter quits racing
Zebaldt Ngaruka Freedom Fighter, one of Namibia’s most celebrated racehorses, will retire from competitive racing as she is set to become a mother. This announcement was made by the horse’s owner, Uaraa Tjiho, during an interview with New Era Sports. He emphasised that the Nambred horse has made significant contributions to the sport, and it...
Borders are artificial – Masisi
President Mokgweetsi Masisi stated that borders are artificial and emphasised that the institutions of Botswana and Namibia should collaborate for the benefit of both countries people. The head of state said this today while bidding farewell to Asser Kapere, High Commissioner of Namibia to Botswana.
Raw water pipeline replacement project commissioned at Katima
Katima Mulilo mayor John Ntemwa has expressed gratitude for the commissioning of the Katima Mulilo Raw Water Pipeline replacement project as it will alleviate existing water disruptions in the face of a growing population that demands more water.
Navachab Half-Marathon slated for 21 Sept
The organisers of the Navachab Half-Marathon held a press conference this morning, providing updates on the race. They revealed that over 600 entries have been received so far and that the registration deadline has been extended to tomorrow. The race is scheduled for Saturday 21 September. Photo: Pinehas K Pinehas
Ovalumenhu 220 ve limangeleka mOmusati – Opolifi
Okudja omudo 2021 fiyo oneudo moshitukulwa shaMusati omwa lopotwa ovalumenhu ve li 220 novakainhu 57 ve likufa eemwenyo. Edi oda popiwa komukulunhu wopolifi moshitukulwa shaMusati Commissioner Ismael Basson komutumba wovalumenhu oo wa li kOutapi Olomakaya. Omudo 2021 omwa lopotwa ovalumenhu 46, omudo 2022 ovalumenhu 61, omudo 2023 ovalumenhu 75 omanga neudo omwa lopotwa ovalumenhu 38...