The police in the Otjozondjupa region face an uphill battle in their crime prevention efforts in Tsumkwe due to language barriers between law- enforcement officers and the local San community. Namibian Police Inspector General Joseph Shikongo made these revelations in an interview with New Era yesterday following public engagements with the Tsumkwe community, where he...
Today, the 7th Parliament goes into overdrive as legislators roll up their sleeves and get their hands dirty to finalise outstanding Bills and key legislative matters. Tomorrow is reserved for President Nangolo Mbumba’s valedictory address to the outgoing Members of Parliament (MPs), paving the way for the new crop of lawmakers who will be sworn...
A report from an investigation by the Namibia Competition Commission has lifted a lid on potential abuse of dominance by NamPower, MTC and Telecom Namibia. The entities were found to have engaged in prohibitive conduct in contravention of the country’s competition laws. However, the Namibia Competition Commission (NaCC) stipulated it has not yet reached a...
President-elect Netumbo Nandi Ndaitwah has vowed to build upon the legacy of her predecessors by strengthening the Presidential Advisory Council, and fostering a leadership approach rooted in dialogue and collective decision-making. She made these remarks on Thursday at a farewell event at State House, where she emphasised the importance of inclusivity in leadership and announced...
Lahja Nashuuta Paheja Siririka Ambassadors and other diplomatic officials have been strongly advised to rigorously abide by the rules and regulations outlined in the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations. The legal basis for diplomatic relations between independent governments is outlined in this international agreement, which emphasises the rights and protections granted to diplomats as well as...
OMUNTELE – Some road users of the Engoyi and Omuntele road are accusing the Roads Contractor Company (RCC) of being incompetent for not completing the road within the scheduled eight months. Omuntele constituency councillor Sackeus Nangula said there are many “awful” stories surrounding the road. He made these remarks during the Omuntele constituency development committee...
Iuze Mukube The justice ministry last Friday bade farewell to minister Yvonne Dausab, whose term in office ends this week. The event was attended by staff, management and members of the public. Reflecting on her tenure on the sidelines of the event, Dausab expressed mixed feelings regarding her term ending. She noted that such an...
ONAMUTAYI – A woman was arrested for allegedly assaulting a 31-year-old woman with an unknown object on the back of her head in an altercation about the ownership of N$120 at Omuthiya in the Oshikoto region on Friday. Namibian Police’s acting regional commander, Deputy Commissioner James Nandapo, told Nampa on Sunday that the incident occurred...
EPUKIRO – The agriculture ministry has announced an extension to the submission deadline for livestock support programme subsidy claims. Farmers now have until 30 April 2025 to submit their outstanding claims. The initial deadline was 30 March 2025. A statement released on Monday by the Directorate of Agriculture Production, Extension and Engineering Services said farmers...
WARMBAD – The Micheal Durocher Primary School in Warmbad has provided refuge to 76 learners from disadvantaged backgrounds. Chef hostel matron Anetta Andreas in an interview with New Era recently delved into their daily operations. “The education ministry has decided to take in local learners in Warmbad, whose families cannot afford their basic needs like...