WALVIS BAY – Swapo presidential candidate Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah says the ruling party is not only seeking victory at this year’s polls, but also wants Walvis Bay under its control again. The party lost its grip on the coastal town in 2020 when they were knocked off their perch by the Independent Patriots for Change (IPC),...
WALVIS BAY – In a surprising move, Knowledge Ndunge Ipinge, an influential young politicianfrom Walvis Bay, has rejoined the Swapo Party. He previously ran as an independent candidate during the 2020 elections, and represented the Walvis Bay Rural constituency. In an interview with New Era, he said he has always remained affiliated with the party....
SWAKOPMUND – Erongo Red, Roads Authority (RA) and the Road Fund Administration (RFA) have teamed up to install streetlights at the Swakopmund bridge and key interchanges to enhance visibility along coastal roads. Coastal roads are fog-prone and a major safety risk at times. This initiative aims to improve visibility for motorists and residents, reducing the...
SWAKOPMUND – The Amalgamated Rotation Annual Festival is set to return next week, promising to be bigger and better than before. ARAF was established after Omaruru, Karibib and Usakos agreed in 2022 to promote collaboration and resource-sharing by jointly hosting their trade expo named OKULAC (Omaruru, Karibib, Usakos Local Authority Corporation). The inaugural festival was...
WALVIS BAY – The dust won’t settle around the RedForce saga in Walvis Bay, as residents are now mobilising support for court action against the town council. This turn of events came after a settlement agreement was reached between the Walvis Bay municipality and debt-collectorRedForce, in which the municipality apologised for recent allegations of fraud...
Eveline de Klerk Paheja Siririka WALVIS BAY – Oral health goes beyond just having a beautiful smile, as it encompasses the prevention, early detection and treatment of oral diseases, which can impact not only one’s physical health, but also their emotional and psychological well-being. To create awareness of oral health, the Erongo region is participating...
Roland Routh Eveline de Klerk Conservancies in the Khorixas area of the Kunene region lodged an urgent application on Monday in the High Court to stop the construction of a road there. Ottilie Ndimulunde, who was awarded mining concessions in the area, intended to construct a road to get access to her mining concessions. However,...
WALVIS BAY – The Okapale fishermen – employed under the Government Redress Programme by Iyaloo Women Group Investment – are struggling to make ends meet as the company allegedly failed to pay their full salaries. The government allocated fishing quotas to various fishing companies in exchange for employment for fishermen previously employed by Namsov and...
WALVIS BAY – Embattled Dâure Daman Traditional Authority chief Sagarias Seibeb has poured cold water over his alleged toppling, maintaining he is very much in charge. Seibeb has been accused of sowing division within the community and mishandling its resources. His response comes after the community, in a meeting held earlier, unanimously decided to remove...
Andrada Mining has partnered leading lithium producer, Sociedad Química y Minera (SQM), to develop the Lithium Ridge project in Namibia. SQM, a Chilean chemical company and supplier of plant nutrients, iodine, lithium, and industrial chemicals, is the world’s biggest lithium producer. The Andrada deal is SQM’s first venture into Africa, and the partnership is expected...