OMARURU – Omaruru in the Erongo region has faced drastically-reduced water pressure since last year, posing a potential water crisis by October this year. Omaruru prides itself on having its own water facilities, pipes and systems, ensuring independence from external water sources. Despite scepticism from residents, the town boasts the lowest water tariffs on record,...
Auleria Wakudumo Omulumenhu omunyasha oo a fiya po ofikola molwaashi a nyengwa kofuto okwa kufa onghatu opo a longe oilonga yokomake oyo paife hai mu etele oyuuyemo. George Edgar (29) omukalimowomOngwediva, okwa eta po ongeshefa yokunduluka omitwe deembete, eesikopa, okuhandeka omatyofa, naikwao ihapu. Eshi okwe shi ninga konima vati a dopa nokunyengwa okufuta oilongwa koUnam...
Charles Ndeumane ONGWEDIVA – Oonakulwa aakulu naakondjelimanguluko mboka ya li moshikondo shuuhaku pethimbo lyekondjelomanguluko oya li ya gongala mOngwediva mOlyomakaya ga zi ko opo ya dhimbulukwe nokusimaneka iilonga mbyoka ya longo pethimbo lyekondjelomanguluko. Minista gwuuhaku nonkalonawa Dr. Kalumbi Shangula ngoka a li omupopi a simana poshituthi shoka okwa ti oondohotola naapangi yopethimbo lyekondjelomanguluko oya longa...
An orphan who grew up without even a picture of her mother, Kenyan Olympic hopeful Mary Moraa’s personal hardships keep her cautious about her chances in Paris, despite being crowned world 800 metre (m) champion last year. She leapt over the finish line in Budapest in August to achieve a career best of 1:56.03, ahead...
A preservation fund is a savings vehicle into which you can transfer your retirement savings from a retirement fund (pension or provident fund) to preserve funds for your financial well-being in retirement. This vehicle is primarily used when people resign or change jobs, which then becomes a tax-free transfer from your existing retirement fund into a...
WALVIS BAY – Urban and Rural Development minister Erastus Uutoni has given the Walvis Bay municipality until next Wednesday to rectify the appointment of David Uushona as acting CEO. According to a letter seen by New Era, Uutoni says the appointment is not in line with the Local Authorities Act. “Kindly be advised that junior...
American national convicted of murder, Kevan Townsend, and trial-awaiting prisoner, former magistrate Jaco Kennedy appeared in the Windhoek High Court on Monday in their fight for conjugal and private family visits.The two, appearing before Judge Collins Parker, are suing the minister of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety and Security, the Windhoek Correctional Facility, Commissioner General of...
Isai Sipunga The Otjomuise neighbourhood on the outskirts of the capital Windhoek was shaken by a tragic incident that claimed the life of Kevin Kasuto, a 38-year-old resident. Initial reports emerging from local authorities said Kasuto was fatally stabbed on 20 July 2024 around 13h52 in Ompanda Street. Details are still emerging, and the exact...
Paulina Ndalikokule ONGWEDIVA – Police supremo Joseph Shikongo challenged those questioning how the police spent close to N$13 million on the construction of the newly inaugurated Oshiko police checkpoint. Those who are not convinced, Shikongo said, must go to his office. The inspector general made the remarks during the official opening of the checkpoint on...
TSUMEB – The Tsumeb municipality has spent approximately N$53 million to alleviate water reticulation woes for its residents since the start of this financial year. Municipality spokesperson Stella Imalwa-Nangolo informed Nampa during a site visitation on Friday that they are trying to establish and maintain the safety and reliability of their water supply by the...