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Relationship with Ally Angula led to PDM divorce …Now PDM campaigning with our N$1.7m–UPM president
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Relationship with Ally Angula led to PDM divorce …Now PDM campaigning with our N$1.7m–UPM president

Lahja Nashuuta The United People’s Movement (UPM) has lost an income of  N$ 1.75 million to the Popular Democratic Movement (PDM) following the break-up  of the political coalition in 2023 in support of Ally Angula, who was to contest as an independent candidate.  Jan van Wyk revealed this during an interview with New Era this...

Civil Servants Illegally Queue for Basic Income Grant 
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Civil Servants Illegally Queue for Basic Income Grant 

Auleria Wakudumo Ongwediva — Dozens of unemployed young people from Ongwediva found themselves jostling for front row spots with civil servants, as some of them spent the night outside the poverty eradication ministry’s offices, to register for the Conditional Basic Income Grant (CBIG). Registration began on Wednesday, and some residents told New Era they had...

MURD defends N$26m Rehoboth write-off
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MURD defends N$26m Rehoboth write-off

WINDHOEK – The Ministry of Urban and Rural Development (MURD) has justified its approval of a N$26 million debt write-off for the Rehoboth Town Council’s alienation scheme, describing it as part of efforts to resolve ongoing issues related to the scheme. The town council recently revealed this write-off for outstanding debts tied to 609 houses...

Cabinet Briefs – Cabinet decisions of the 20th (2024) decision-making meeting held on 12 November 2024
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Cabinet Briefs – Cabinet decisions of the 20th (2024) decision-making meeting held on 12 November 2024

Minister of Information and Communication Technology Emma Theofelus made the following announcements on 12 November 2024 regarding the latest Cabinet decisions:  Government support required to expedite the development of the Bi-national Baynes Hydropower Project (submitted by the Minister of Mines and Energy)  Cabinet approved the Implementation Agreement between the Republic of Namibia and the Republic...

On the spot – UPM’s Jan van Wyk Opens Up
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On the spot – UPM’s Jan van Wyk Opens Up

The United Peopl e’s Moveme nt (UPM) grabbed media attention after the Speaker of National Assembly, Peter Katjavivi, chucked them from parliament on the instruction of their then alliance partner, Popular Democratic Movement.  But who is the UPM? This week, New Era journalist Lahja Nashuuta (LN) visited the party’s headquarters in Rehoboth and had an...

Know Your Civil Servant – Uulenga: Hearing impairment not a limiting factor 
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Know Your Civil Servant – Uulenga: Hearing impairment not a limiting factor 

Lahja Nashuuta Naapopye Anatoly Uulenga is a public servant in the education ministry with hearing impairment. He is a sign language instructor of design and technology as well as natural science. He said “I believe it is crucial for individuals with hearing impairments to communicate effectively through sign language. I strive to raise awareness among...

Letter – SADC’s role, limitations in ensuring democratic integrity
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Letter – SADC’s role, limitations in ensuring democratic integrity

Almost a third of African countries have already — or will still — hold general or presidential elections in 2024.  A significant concentration of these are in the Southern African Development Community (SADC) region, including South Africa, Botswana, Mozambique and Namibia.  This election calendar signifies the deepening and maturing of Africa’s democratic process. Citizens across...

COP29 host tries to calm waters after diplomatic turmoil
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COP29 host tries to calm waters after diplomatic turmoil

BAKU – Host Azerbaijan tried to bring down the diplomatic temperature in Baku yesterday after a French minister cancelled her trip to the UN climate talks, and Argentina withdrew its delegation.  While negotiators work behind closed doors at the COP29 talks to trash out a climate finance deal, the spotlight has been largely stolen by...