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On the spot – Law reform from Josua’s vantage 
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On the spot – Law reform from Josua’s vantage 

 In terms of the Law Reform and Development Commission Act, the commission is mandated to consolidate or codify any branch of the law or to introduce other measures aimed at making the law more readily accessible.  New Era’s Lahja Nashuuta this week sat down with new Law, Reform and Development chairperson Etuna Josua for an...

Mozambique: Cigars 100% made in Africa
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Mozambique: Cigars 100% made in Africa

MAPUTO – In a small neon-lit factory in Maputo, a dozen workers are hand-rolling premium cigars intended for the global market, seemingly undisturbed by the pungent tobacco smell. Sitting on wooden benches, men and women stack tobacco leaves in one hand — the components must be dry but soft, like the velvety texture of leather....

Ramaphosa tells Putin he sees Russia as ‘ally’
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Ramaphosa tells Putin he sees Russia as ‘ally’

KAZAN – South African president Cyril Ramaphosa said Tuesday he considered Moscow a “valued ally” and friend during talks with Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin at the BRICS summit in Kazan. Leaders from two dozen countries are expected to visit Russia for the three-day gathering, as Putin seeks to build an alliance of nations aimed at...

Rescuers halt work in northern Gaza after Israel threats
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Rescuers halt work in northern Gaza after Israel threats

GAZA – Gaza’s civil defence agency yesterday said it can no longer provide first responder services in the north of the territory, accusing Israeli forces of threatening to “bomb and kill” its crews. Since 6 October, the Israeli military has mounted a sweeping air and land assault on north Gaza, initially focused on the Jabalia...

More than a million Indians flee cyclone 
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More than a million Indians flee cyclone 

KOLKATA – At least 1.1 million people on India’s eastern coast are fleeing to storm shelters inland, hours before a powerful cyclone is expected to hammer the low-lying region, ministers said yesterday.  Cyclone Dana was yesterday expected to hit the coasts of West Bengal and Odisha states – home to around 150 million people –...

Recce regiment wins Army’s shooting competition 
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Recce regiment wins Army’s shooting competition 

Zebaldt Ngaruka  The Recce Regiment won the Namibian Army’s shooting competition that was recently held at Otjiwarongo’s Jonas Shoongeleni Ndeimana shooting range in Otjozondjupa region.  The competition is an integral part of the army’s efforts to maintain operational readiness and promote a competitive spirit among its personnel.  It is aimed at enhancing individual technical skills...

Zambezi boxing crippled by lack of sponsorship 
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Zambezi boxing crippled by lack of sponsorship 

 KATIMA MULILO – The regional chairperson of the Namibia Boxing Federation (NBF) in the Zambezi region, Lister Sabuta, has said boxing developments in the region are currently paralysed by a lack of sponsorship.  He said the federation has administrative structures in place to promote and develop the sport in the region, but these structures lack...

Young African relocates to Windhoek
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Young African relocates to Windhoek

Zebaldt Ngaruka  Gobabis-based Debmarine Premiership outfit Young African FC have momentarily relocated to Windhoek to prepare for the upcoming season, as the Legare stadium in Gobabis remains closed due to maintenance.  Club chairperson Maleagi Ngarizemo said they have decided to move to the capital to accord players a conducive environment where they can train, and...

A xulifa, vahetatu va xupa moshiponga shotuwa  
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A xulifa, vahetatu va xupa moshiponga shotuwa  

Auleria Wakudumo Omulumenhu weedula 47, Fillipus Shipanga okwa xulifa moshiponga shotuwa onguloshi yOmaandaxa mopate yopokati yaTsumeb naTsintsabis. Moshiponga omo tuu omo omwa monena ovanhu vahetatu oshiponga nove li tava mono epango lopaunamiti moshipangelo shepangelo moTsumeb.  Oshiningwanima osha kolekwa komupopiliko wopolifi moshitukulwa shaShikoto, Chief Inspector Ellen Nehale- Kangulu.  Okwa tu  otuwa oyo ya li tai di...

Oohandimwe oye li ompinge nehumokomeho mOshigambo
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Oohandimwe oye li ompinge nehumokomeho mOshigambo

Charles Ndeumane ONIIPA – Kansela gwoshikandjohogololo shaNiipa moshitopolwa shaShikoto Vilho Nuunyango okwa ti nonande opu na oohandimwe taya kambadhala okuya moshipala etotepo lyolukanda olupe mOshigambo, ehumokomeho olyi na okuya komeho ngaashi sha thanekwa. Nuunyango okwa ti ompangela yokutota po olukanda olupe mOshigambo oya li momathaneko gepangelo lyoSWAPO okuza momumvo 2006 ashike oya kala nokukondjithwa koohandimwe...