The registration of eligible voters came to a close nationwide yesterday in what may be the biggest election for Namibians to choose the new head of state. Anticipation is growing for those who are eligible to vote, as they now wait for the November elections to come. New Era spoke to residents of the Khomas...
The Namibia Local Business Association met with President Nangolo Mbumba at State House on Wednesday to express concern over issues they see as pertinent to the survival of local businesses. The smuggling of cheap fuel from Angola, protection of local businesses, the repo rate and government procurement formed part of the discussions. The State House...
The Namibian Competition Commission imposed a N$5 million fine on four entities in the cement industry for merging without notifying the Commission, and implementing the merger without approval. The entities fined are Fan Qingmei, Wang Zhongke, Hong Xiang Holdings LTD and Whale Rock Cement Pty (Ltd). The Commission noted that it is concerned about mergers...
Albertina Nakale John Muyamba KATIMA MULILO – Khwe designated chief Thaddeus Chedau has criticised the delays in his application to be the leader of his community within the Bwabwata National Park. The Khwe have lived in the park since time immemorial. “I think the delay is from the government and the Hambukushu Traditional Authority. The...
Elago Shipanga The Grootfontein Correctional Facility’s industrial workshop is set to become a major furniture manufacturing centre, supplying government ministries and agencies. This plan was announced by Deputy Commissioner General of the Namibia Correctional Services (NSC), Sam Shaalulange, at a handover ceremony of repaired furniture to Kalenga English Primary School in Grootfontein on Friday. Shaalulange,...
With just three months left before the Presidential and National Assembly elections, Namibia has not fully implemented a crucial recommendation aimed at improving the electoral process. The Southern African Development Community (SADC) Electoral Observation Mission (SEOM) made 12 recommendations, following the 2019 elections, but Namibia only managed to implement four of the recomendation and one...
The two daughters of Walvis Bay businessman Hans-Jorg Möller on Wednesday asked Windhoek High Court Judge Dinnah Usiku to send their father’s killers to jail for life. The young women, who may not be identified because of their age, told the court that their lives have irrevocably changed since the death of their father. They...
KATIMA MULILO – Namibian and Zambian defence forces yesterday commenced a bush-clearing operation along the busy borderline as a way of combating increasing border crimes. Namibian Defence Force (NDF) Chief of Staff for Joint Operations, Major General Josua Namindo, said the two nations share excellent bilateral relations dating back to pre-independence days when Zambia played...
ONGWEDIVA – Sex workers who patronised the Okandjengedi bridge in Oshakati have been offered training as graphic designers as well as in needlework, among other skills, to help them get employment or get involved in income-generating activities. In an interview with New Era, some former sex workers said they had been waiting for such opportunities...
TSUMEB – Mobile Telecommunications Limited (MTC) and the Motor-Vehicle Accident Fund of Namibia (MVA) on Wednesday donated eight classrooms, a computer lab and a storeroom worth N$3.4 million to Tsumeb Secondary School. Education minister Anna Nghipondoka handed over the donation at Tsumeb Secondary School in the Oshikoto region. She thanked MTC and the MVA Fund...