Swapo stalwart and ex-Cabinet minister Jerry Ekandjo has accused party leaders of wanton disregard and violation of the former liberation movement’s constitution, rules and procedures. As a result, he asserted during an interview, the party continues losing popularity among the masses, hence its electoral decline in recent years. His remarks came days after the party’s...
The Motor Vehicle Accident (MVA) Fund has urged motorists and pedestrians to exercise caution on the roads during memorial services and street processions for Founding President Sam Nujoma. The Fund, in a media statement yesterday urged pedestrians to avoid running across roads or standing too close to the road during the activities. It also emphasised...
WALVIS BAY – The four suspects accused of defrauding a fishing company of N$29.9 million were denied bail during their first court appearance in the Walvis Bay magistrates’ court yesterday. A fifth suspected has also been arrested and is due to appear in court soon, New Era was reliably informed. Magistrate Vicky Nicolaidis remanded the...
NKURENKURU – A 74-year-old man died instantly after he was stabbed with a spear at the Bravo Settlement in Kavango West region on Wednesday. Chief inspector Raimbert Muronga said the incident occurred at around 18h00 and the deceased has been identified as Kuip Daniel. He was stabbed in the rib cage and on the neck....
OSHAKATI – Farmers across the country are expressing optimism for a successful harvest following weeks of consistent rainfall. The much-needed rains have brought relief to many, restoring hope for a bumper yield after previous seasons of drought and uncertainty. They remain committed to working hard in their fields, expecting a fruitful harvest which will ensure...
The Outapi Town Council, Road Fund Administration and Roads Authority have joined forces by signing a two-year memorandum of understanding to improve the roads infrastructure at the town. This collaboration aims to clean streets, fix drainage damages and maintain road signs. Additionally, the agreement includes significant upgrades, such as upgrading a section of main road...
OMUTHIYA – The water ministry’s head of rural water supply Stevenson Tuukondjele said they have halted earth dam projects in the Oshikoto region due to flooding. In an interview with Nampa on Tuesday, he stated that due to the significant rainfall received throughout January and February this year, the ministry has been unable to excavate...
Iuze Mukube High Court judges Herman January and Philanda Christiaan yesterday dismissed the State’s application for leave to appeal the acquittal on appeal, of medical intern and rape accused Dennis Iipumbu Noa (30). The state intended to appeal to the Supreme Court the not guilty verdict of Noa in November last year. The judges ruled...
OUTJO – Former United Democratic Front (UDF) leader, Justus //Garoeb, on Tuesday recalled his escapades in Zambia alongside Founding President Sam Nujoma. Speaking at the memorial service held in Nujoma’s in Khorixas, //Garoeb, in a speech read on his behalf, reminisced how he first met Nujoma as a young man in Walvis Bay.“I was literally a...
Evangeline Kamati Seventeen small business owners in the Katutura Central constituency received essential equipment valued at N$270,000 through the Khomas Regional Council’s Income-Generating Activities Programme. It is an initiative aimed at fostering entrepreneurship and sustainable economic growth. During the handover ceremony, Katutura Central regional councillor Vezemba Katjaimo was upbeat. “We are here to hand over...