SIBBINDA – Communal farmers around Sibbinda have decried increasing cases of cattle theft, which remains unsolved in the Zambezi region. Time and again, many farmers in the region continue to suffer because of cattle smuggling, which is a major challenge, as the region borders Zambia, where most stolen livestock is often driven across the border...
KATIMA MULILO – Seasoned lawmaker Becky Ndjoze-Ojo says Namibians should work the land if defeating malnutrition is to be realised. She is the chairperson of the parliamentary standing committee on gender equality, social development and family affairs. “It is a very sad situation that we must tackle head-on to make sure our children do not...
KATIMA MULILO – Sicaba sa Makwengo se si pila mwa Bwabwata, si fumbela kusa itenga mwaliketisa zetaha haiba mulena wabona inge asa lemuhiwi. Zeo li la telela likomano zezwelapili mwahala sicaba sa Makwengo ni Mambukushu hala taba yeo, yetisa tiyeho hala sicaba se si kungulezwi kwa tuko se si pila mwa Bwabwata, mwalikiliti zepeli ili...
KATIMA MULILO – Swapo Party politburo member Pohamba Shifeta is suggesting that card-carrying members be vetted to determine their loyalty to the former liberation movement so as to avoid lawsuits. Addressing a mini-Swapo rally last week at Malengalenga in the Linyanti constituency, he said future members who wish to stand for positions should be scrutinised. ...
KATIMA MULILO – The Bwabwata Khwe have threatened to boycott the upcoming national elections if their designated chief is not recognised. This follows continued disputes between the Khwe and the Hambukushu over the matter, which hampered the marginalised San-speaking communities within Bwabwata (both in the Zambezi and Kavango East regions) from having a recognised chief,...
KATIMA MULILO – Swapo central committee member Pohamba Shifeta said voters are no longer willing to vote merely to perform their civic duties. He said the voters want to vote for leaders who will address issues of bread and butter in the community. “Nowadays, it is not just a question of people who want to...
Albertina Nakale Otniel Hembapu Despite a lacklustre start, the Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) said the Zambezi region has come to the party in terms of voter registration. Speaking to New Era yesterday, Zambezi’ ECN administrative officer Sammy Muhau said voter registration in the region has picked up – and the process is running smoothly....
KATIMA MULILO – Mukiti wa Papati ya Zambezi ni Kutabela Sizo ki kolo yende ya kutabela sizo sa sikiliti, ni kuikola lico ze munati ni kuleka kwa lipisinisi za mwasikiliti. Nekubulezi meya watolopo ya Katima Mulilo John Ntemwa hana mema batu kaufela kutaha kwa mukiti, otabela silimo sa bulishumi. “Lumema batu kaufela kuto taba ni...
KATIMA MULILO – Likubu halibonahala kuli se lili famunyako wa libita, mwa kuletuka kwa lizazi mwa Zambezi linanga hali bonahala kumbalanda, kamaiso ya pabalelo ya lifolofolo ya Salambala ibata kuli muuso uyandulule palo yefilwe ya likubu ni likwena zena ni kuzumiwa mwa silimo. Muzamaisi wa Salambala Fabian Libanda napatuluzi kuli palo ya likubu zeli mwakamaiso...
KATIMA MULILO – The Zambezi Bream Festival and Cultural Expo is a wonderful opportunity to celebrate the region’s rich heritage, enjoy delicious food and support local businesses. This was said by Katima Mulilo mayor John Ntemwa as he extends an invitation to all to attend the event, which also marks its 10th year. “We invite...