EENHANA – Expectant mothers at the Eenhana waiting ward have complained of leaking water in the bathrooms, which forces them to wade in dirty water. They also complained about a blocked sewer behind their rooms, which emits a nauseating stench. The waiting ward, commonly knownasEwalanda, accommodates pregnant women from remote areas to avoid having...
KATIMA MULILO — The Masubia community came together in a colourful celebration of culture, unity, and leadership at this year’s cultural festival, held at the weekend, for the first time in four years. Delivering the keynote address, Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare announced the official recognition of Munitenge Gilbert Muhongo Mutwa as Simwine (chief ) of...
Iuze Mukube A State witness last week stood firm on the State’s opposition to granting bail to former agriculture minister Mac-Albert Hengari and his co-accused. He cites interference with the State witness following their arrest. The State is objecting to bail on several grounds: the seriousness of the offence, interest of the public and administration...
Iuze Mukube Former Namcor executive Jennifer Hamukwaya has dismissed allegations of self-enrichment related to her appointment as a signatory to a joint bank account between Namcor and Enercon. Speaking during her bail hearing last Friday in the Windhoek Magistrate’s Court, Hamukwaya claimed that her actions were aligned with a strategic objective between the two entities...
GENEVA – The United Nations’ aid chief has welcomed Israel’s announcement yesterday of secure land routes into Gaza for humanitarian convoys, and said the UN would try to reach as many starving people as possible. “Welcome announcement of humanitarian pauses in Gaza to allow our aid through,” UN emergency relief coordinator Tom Fletcher said on...
WALVIS BAY – Namibian youth should not be spectators, but must take the lead as the country enters a new chapter in its oil and gas development. This is according to the special advisor and head of the upstream petroleum unit in the office of the presidency, Kornelia Shilunga. She was speaking at the second...
Zebaldt Ngaruka The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Land Reform, in collaboration with the City of Windhoek, has strongly warned members of the public against fishing and consuming fish from Goreangab Dam, situated on the fringes of the western suburbs of the capital. Goreangab Dam receives treated wastewater and surface runoff from surrounding residential...
KEETMANSHOOP – Racing horse owners from the two southern regions gathered last weekend at Aues, situated in Klein Valgras in // Kharas region for the annual Valgraas winter horse racing derby, competing in the 30-kilometre endurance race as well as other track races. According to Vaalgras Turf Club chairperson, Jegg Christiaan the annual event became...
Eba Kandovazu Newly appointed presidential press secretary, Jonas Mbambo, has pledged to usher in a new era of open communication and media engagement from the highest office in the land. In an interview with Nampa last week, Mbambo, whose appointment takes effect on 1 August 2025, expressed great appreciation for the trust placed in him,...
Despite Namibia’s abundant natural resources, there is little to no local beneficiation, with raw materials such as marble and sandstone being exported raw — with the country importing the finished products. This was highlighted by outgoing South African high commissioner to Namibia, Thenjiwe Ethel Mtintso, during an exclusive interview with New Era, as her diplomatic...