Matheus David Drugs cases dominated police’s weekend crime report, with several arrests made in different parts of the country. The report, issued by the Namibian Police details multiple cases involving cannabis, mandrax, and cocaine powder valued at thousands of Namibian dollars. In Katutura, a 23-year-old man was arrested on Friday around 11h30 after he was...
Iuze Mukube The Electoral Court of Namibia yesterday ruled against an application that sought to illegalise the use of an electronic nomination system for this year’s upcoming Regional Councils and Local Authorities Elections. The applicants, the Khomas Residents and Ratepayers Association, sought to have the court order the Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) to accept...
MAGDEBURG – A Saudi doctor went on trial in Germany yesterday, accused of driving an SUV through a Christmas market, killing six people and wounding more than 300 in a rampage that shocked the nation. Taleb Jawad al – Abdulmohsen, a 51-year-old psychiatrist, was arrested next to the battered vehicle after the attack on 20...
Lahja Nashuuta The executive director in the Ministry of Justice and Labour Relations, Audrin Mathe, urged legal practitioners to champion Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) as the country struggles with rising litigation costs and delays in the delivery of justice. He emphasised that ADR must become a mainstream feature of Namibia’s justice system, particularly in labour...
Hilma Nalupe The Otjomuise Live Arts Cultural Festival (Olaf) took place Last week at the Zoo Park in Windhoek. A collaborative effort between the National Theatre of Namibia (NTN) and the Goethe Institute. Olaf is a public arts festival that brings art into the community by showcasing a variety of artworks and pieces throughout Windhoek....
Taimi Haihambo Ovaunganeki nova kwateli komesho vOmungwelume festival ova holola kutya ova tameka nale omalongekido omalihafifo omodoolopa yavo okomudo, nova hala ashike ovanyasha va tameke okutula kumwe oufilinga vavo opo ova dule okukeshiliningila. Umwe womwaavo ve kwetele oshindigili komesho, David Jeremia a shiivika nawa nedina “Daves ATM” okwa ti omalihafifo okwa teleelika aka kaleko okudja...
Monika Amunyela The hum of a nail drill and dramatic chatter fill a studio tucked away in Otjomuise as 23-year-old student Hilya Nangolo, better known as ‘Nails by Maano’ does what she loves most, beautifying nails. Originally from Endola village in the Ohangwena region, Nangolo’s story started as a simple hobby she picked up in...
Lahja Nashuuta The National Housing Enterprise (NHE) announced that it has set aside N$15.6 million towards the construction of 54 houses in Oshakati North (or popularly known as Ehenye). Speaking during the ground-breaking ceremony last week, NHE’s manager for infrastructure and development, Indileni Set-Sam Iipinge, said the project, awarded to three contractors, is expected to...
Zebaldt Ngaruka Namibia’s youth international footballer Tjiunatjo Kakuenje said he is ready to make his debut at his new club Albacete Balompié in Spain’s second division. Kakuenje (18) recently penned a two-year deal with the club from Namibia Premier League outfit Bucs Buccaneers. New Era caught up with the player to check on how he...
Adolf Kaure The Association of Local Authorities in Namibia, the Namibian Association of Local Authorities Officials, and the Namibia National Mayors Forum recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding in Windhoek, culminating in the establishment of the Local Government Umbrella Association. Speaking at the signing ceremony, Association of Local Authorities in Namibia (ALAN) president Samuel !Oë-Amseb...