Allow me to express my view on the upcoming court appearance of Pauline Mbangula, which is set to take place on 26 February 2025 in Johannesburg, South Africa. This is a story that shocked many Namibians, and left others in disbelief of how such a young woman could have possibly swallowed more than 60 ‘bullets’...
The Evangelical Lutheran Church in Namibia (Elcin) is in a leadership dispute that has since spilt over to the High Court for deliberation. Three senior pastors – Fillemon Nepaka, Joseph Shikuma and Lamek Nambahu – as well as the secretary of the Elcin Western Diocese Male League Josua Nghipandwa, are asking the court to set...
Lahja Nashuuta The Swapo Party central committee’s decision to endorse president-elect Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah as party president unopposed does not contradict the party’s constitution, nor does it violate any standing rules of the party. This is the view of Swapo veteran and former central committee member, Nahas Angula. Nandi-Ndaitwah was endorsed at an extraordinary meeting of...
Maggie Thomas ONGWEDIVA – For many Namibians, Founding Father Sam Nujoma was more than just a political leader. He was a symbol of revolution, resilience and national pride. However, for those Namibians who had the opportunity to study in Cuba during the liberation struggle, the connection was even deeper. They remember Nujoma not just as...
ONGWEDIVA – Namibia should prepare for additional rainfall anticipated in mid-March, which may worsen existing flooding in both southern and northern regions. The Namibia Meteorological Service’s (NMS) chief forecaster Odilo Kgobetsi said, the country could experience more rain during March. “As the Cuvelai River in Angola often contributes to flooding in Namibia, we will alert...
KATIMA MULILO – The University of Namibia (Unam) has honoured Founding President Sam Nujoma for his instrumental role in shaping higher education in Namibia, describing him as the architect of the country’s premier university. As president, Nujoma also served as Unam’s founding chancellor from April 1993 to November 2011. His vision and dedication to education...
KEETMANSHOOP – Chairperson of the management committee at the Keetmanshoop municipality Easter Isaak said the municipality will soon formalise the Tsereres informal settlement, known as Tseiblaagte extension 7. In an interview with Nampa recently, he said the municipality will service 60 erven with water and sewage amenities for N$1.89 million. The tender was awarded to...
Popular Democratic Movement (PDM) lawmaker Charmaine Tjirare last week demanded the backpay of party members who joined the House two years later while their seats were occupied by fellow party members. In 2022, the Supreme Court ruled that six PDM members – Esmeralda Esme !Aebes, Johannes Martin, Kazeongere Tjeundo, Godfrey Kupuzo Mwilima, Timotheus Sydney Shihumbu...
As parties in the election challenge matter currently before the Supreme Court await judgement set for 28 February, New Era’s Roland Routh summarises the major occurrences during the proceedings. Panduleni Itula, the president of the Independent Patriots for Change (IPC), brought a challenge to the presidential election held on 27 November last year, based on...
Lahja Nashuuta /Khomanin Traditional Authority chief Julianne Gawanas has warned that only a fair redistribution of land to landless Namibians would guarantee freedom for all, and fulfil late Founding President Sam Nujoma’s vision. She credited Nujoma’s efforts for the recent handing over of 8 000 hectares of land of Farm Groot Korisieplaats to the /Khomanin....