With Namibia’s National and Presidential Elections less than three months away, chaos, characterised by factionalism, reigns in Namibian politics. It would seem Namibian political operators are passionate about and committed to division. As the African saying goes, “When two elephants fight, it is the grass that suffers.” The saying is true for several political parties...
New Era journalist Loide Jason (LJ) yesterday sat with Deputy Minister of Information and Communication Technology, Modestus Tshitumbe Amutse (MA) to learn more about his political journey, the transition from journalism to politics and his views on current national issues. LJ: Congratulations on your recent appointment as deputy minister and for being one of the...
Namibia and Cuba share a deep connection that goes beyond mere diplomacy, Chief Justice Peter Shivute has said. He was speaking during an official visit by Rubén Remigio Ferro, president of Cuba’s supreme court, to the Namibian Supreme Court in Windhoek on Wednesday. Justice Shivute said the two nations’ collaboration is rooted in the solidarity...
KEETMANSHOOP – Keetmanshoop residents staged a peaceful protest on Wednesday, calling for the removal of principal magistrate Unchen Konjore. The protest comes a week after Konjore struck the case of two police officers accused of assaulting 31-year-old Elleste Plaatjie at Keetmanshoop in January last year, off the court roll. Plaatjie died a week later in...
Rudolf Gaiseb The highly anticipated eighth National Information and Communication Technology Summit, held at the Mercure Hotel and Resort on 11 September 2024, ended on a high note after successfully identifying trends and challenges in the rapidly evolving industry. The well-attended summit highlighted looming opportunities of digital advancement waiting for Namibia. Held under the theme:...
Charles Ndeumane ONGWEDIVA – Omukuluntu gwopolisi moshitopolwa shaShana Naftal Lungameni-Sakaria okwa ti aakwashigwana otaya nyenyeta komayakulo ngoka haya pewa kaanambelwa yopolisi aakiintu uuna ya yi koosasiyona dhopolisi osho wo pangodhi. Sha landula omakemo gaakwashigwana kombinga yomayakulo ga nkundipala ngoka haya pewa kaanambelwa yopolisi aakiintu, komanda Sakaria okwa hiya oshigongiilonga showina shaapolisi aakiintu moshitopolwa shaShana shoka...
Charles Ndeumane Ompangu yaamangestrata yaKatima Mulilo oya gandja egeelo lyoomvula 18 mondholongo komusamane nomwanamati sho ya monika ondjo moshipotha shedhipago lyaLemmy Mutonga ngoka a li nale omupeviwiliki muuministeli wiilonga niiyenditho. Omunamimvo 69 Clemens Sibalatani nomwanamati gwomimvo 41 George Sibalatani oya pewa kehe gumwe oomvula 18 mondholongo moshipotha shedhipago lyaMutonga momumvo 2019. George okwa li a...
The Outapi Mayoral Cup, which ended on Tuesday, has been hailed as a success. The sporting event attracted many participants, giving local vendors a platform to boost their sales. The tournament was hosted at the Olufuko Centre. Speaking during the awards ceremony on Tuesday, Outapi mayor Selma Asino said the event was a resounding success. ...
NAIROBI – Hundreds of passengers were left stranded at Kenya’s main airport yesterday as staff went on strike over a planned takeover by an Indian company. The walk-out by the Kenyan Aviation Workers Union began at midnight, severely disrupting flights at Nairobi’s Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA). Long queues of passengers were outside the airport...
Charles Ndeumane Ministera gonodoropa ntani ekuliko nomukunda doponze Erastus Uutoni asi age kuna kuzumbanesa endindiro morwa vakansela kuna kulirwanesa vene navene. Age kakahuyungire posilika sokukagava koOutapi omu navagava yirugana kovatungimo. Awo vahepa kulituiramo mosirugana sawo navenye vasikisemo eyi vana pumbwa vantu vetu monodoropa ntani momukunda horowero. Age katente asi ministeli zendi kluna kwakere noworkshop omu...