Zebaldt Ngaruka Ubuntu Medical has donated first aid kits worth N$ 15 000 to the Windhoek High School (WHS) hockey teams in the capital recently. First aid kits in sports provide immediate medical care for injuries that may occur during activities. Acknowledging the donation, Juanita Birch, WHS’ public relations and project manager, told New Era...
ABUJA – Nigeria’s president Bola Ahmed Tinubu yesterday called for the suspension of nationwide protests, and an end to “bloodshed” after security forces cracked down on rallies over economic hardships. Thousands of demonstrators began taking to the streets last week to protest against government policies, and the high cost of living. Rights group Amnesty International...
WASHINGTON – The US rating agency Fitch on Friday downgraded Kenya’s credit rating, following its president’s decision to scrap key measures of a controversial finance bill in the face of strong public opposition. Kenyan president William Ruto cancelled a raft of planned tax hikes in late June after the rallies that were initially peaceful, held...
VOUZIERS – As a deadline to phase out new combustion engine cars nears, workers in the industry worry their days might be numbered too. While there is plenty of optimism in certain regions of France, in particular in the north of the country, where a “Battery Valley” is emerging, workers at parts suppliers elsewhere are...
UNITED NATIONS – Opponents of deep-sea mining suffered a serious setback on Friday when they failed to take a first step towards an international moratorium on the controversial practice. Until now, those in favour of such mining – which would deliver minerals key to the green transition but with a potentially high environmental cost –...
A response to Bonifatius Uugwangwa’s ‘The future of English in the Omusati region’ One of the significances of academic discourse is that it enables us to exchange views and ideas about pertinent issues affecting our societies and, in the end, find solutions to these issues. This article is a response to the views expressed by...
Protecting land offers numerous environmental benefits. Conserving land and open space can provide habitat for native plants and animals, and enhance ecosystem services. Landowners can protect their land from development through a conservation easement or land donation. An easement limits the type of development allowed on the property so that its existing character can be...
The Electoral Commission of Namibia has said it will not give local journalists special voting options during the Presidential and National Assembly elections, set for 27 November. This follows news reports that suggested that journalists, like members of the military or police force, and diaspora voters, be granted special voting rights. In an interview with...
KEETMANSHOOP – Leader of the official opposition McHenry Venaani said the significant revenue losses of about N$230 million at Namib Desert Diamonds (Namdia) are deeply troubling, and warrant immediate and rigorous scrutiny. In a media statement on Wednesday, he called on the chairperson of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Natural Resources, Tjekero Tweya, to initiate...
Charles Ndeumane Ehangano kaa li shi lyopapangelo lyedhina Namibia Collaborative Board Association of Namibia olya pititha uuyelele wekano lyoshimaliwa shoka anuwa sha li sha nuninwa oku landa uututa wokomathimbo wuunonakodha wu li moosikola. Oshiwike sha zi ko omupevipresidente gwehangano ndyoka Ingashipola Lukas okwa pititha omukanda kiikundaneki moka ehangano lya tseyitha kutya oshimaliwa shoondola N$3000 osha...