A City of Windhoek resolution to halt sand and gravel mining within its jurisdiction has sparked anger among Groot Aub sand miners and former employees. They accused the council of killing their income. Sand miners who have been mining along the Groot Aub’s Usib River are allegedly on the verge of losing property to commercial banks,...
RUNDU – The All People’s Party (APP) elected Ambrosius Kumbwa as its president for a five-year term during a three-day national congress that was held in Rundu over the weekend. The national congress started on Friday, and concluded on Sunday. He is deputised by Linus Mutjila as vice president, while Faustinus Wakudumo was elected national...
Auleria Wakudumo Despite the warnings and efforts of the Namibian Police to protect the public, widespread ignorance continues to pose significant challenges. Following the incident of a nurse from Oshikoto region, who was robbed in the Ohangwena region when she went to meet her new Facebook friend last week, Nampol’s community affairs officer Andrew Nghiyolwa...
OKAUKUEJO – The Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism pledged to revamp the ageing infrastructure in the Etosha National Park, which is approaching its 115th anniversary. The ministry’s executive director Teofilus Nghitila on Friday at Okaukuejo in the Etosha National Park said the ministry is determined to restore Etosha’s former glory. He made the statement...
Charles Ndeumane Minista gwomauyelele nomakwatathano gopaungomba Emma Theofelus okwa londodha aakwashigwana ya simaneke uuthemba wa yakwawo yo ya longithe omapandja gopaungomba nuukeka pethimbo oshilongo sha taalela omahogololo. Uuministeli womauyelele nomakwatathano gopaungomba owa gandja elondodho oku pitila momukandatseyitho kiikundaneki sha landula sho wa koneke kutya aantu oyendji ota ya longitha omapandja gopaungomba nuuhasha. Uuministeli owa koneke...
Zebaldt Ngaruka Following their victory in the region’s second division, Omaheke Nampol head coach Gottfried Maritshane said the journey to the first division is not yet achieved. The Omaheke second division league comprised 12 teams. Maritshane told New Era Sports that the playoffs are the deciding factor for the team’s participation in the country’s second-tier...
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...