KOËS – It is imperative for government to assist citizens so that they become self- sustainable, considering these challenging times of coronavirus, said Keetmanshoop rural constituency councillor Elias Kharugab. He made these remarks while undertaking follow up visits at ongoing community projects initiated through his office. Vytjie Hanse, one of the beneficiaries who received 10...
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Govt committed to promote aquaculture
KEETMANSHOOP- Government intends to set up more fishponds in its effort to promote aquaculture projects, producing fish for communities for both consumption and income generation, said Dr Albert Kawana the Minister of Fisheries and Marine Resources. He made these remarks recently when he visited the ‘Fonteintjie’ fishing farm as part of his familiarisation tour through...
Authorities addressing virus challenges at schools
KARASBURG – An amount of N$600 million out of N$1 billion has been released by government to the education ministry for purposes of ensuring that nearly 200 schools meet the necessary health protocols to help curb the spread of Covid-19. Informing stakeholders at Karasburg in the //Kharas region last week, Director General of the National...
Swapo should not be generalised as ‘corrupt’ Mumbala
KEETMANSHOOP – Swapo party //Kharas regional coordinator, Matheus Mumbala said there is no law enforcing political party beneficiaries to establish the origin of the fund donations they receive. He reasoned as such during Swapo’s recent regional executive committee meeting in Keetmanshoop, nominating candidates to fill the vacant position of information and mobilisation officer position that...
Josob denounces threats against LPM leaders
KEETMANSHOOP – Landless People’s Movement (LPM) Petrus Josob, said the party’s //Kharas regional political action committee has in the strongest term denounced and condemned what he termed as deplorable threats uttered against the leadership of the party including Bernadus Swartbooi. He said this in a recent press statement availed to New Era. Swartbooi drew the...




