KEETMANSHOOP – Not only is the south of Namibia known for its precious gemstones, but equally so, it can deliver human gems. The recent crowning of Johanna Swartbooi (28), hailing from the remote Valgraas village, east of Keetmanshoop, as Miss Namibia 2025, fully attests to this statement. New Era’s Keetmanshoop-based journalist, Steven Klukowski, recently had...
KEETMANSHOOP – Racing horse owners from the two southern regions gathered last weekend at Aues, situated in Klein Valgras in // Kharas region for the annual Valgraas winter horse racing derby, competing in the 30-kilometre endurance race as well as other track races. According to Vaalgras Turf Club chairperson, Jegg Christiaan the annual event became...
Keetmanshoop – muni gwaKeetmanshoop kavavagwene aw okapi vana wapayike nombapira dawo dokuhamena yimaliwa yondango. Nokufaturura asi ngapi vagenda vagwane pontambo zokutanta asi kapi vana kara noumbangi asi ngapi varuganesa yimaliwa oyo kukwama nye egano lyaJunias Kandjeke ogu gakara asi ntoni mokukwama kwama yimaliwa yepangero oku vayigeve. Egano nye eli lina kara asi kwato umbangi, kwakara...
KEETMANSHOOP – In the mining town of Rosh Pinah, local resident George Zahl has made it his civic duty to guide the youth towards a brighter future through sport. Using his free time, Zahl mentors young football players, steering them away from the dangers of the streets—such as substance abuse, immorality, and petty crime. Speaking...
KEETMANSHOOP – The Municipality of Keetmanshoop was caught off guard and unable to explain how it received an adverse audit opinion from Auditor General Junias Kandjeke. An adverse opinion for the 2020/2021 financial year indicates that an entity’s financial reports are significantly misstated and fail to present a true reflection of its financial condition. The...
KEETMANSHOOP – Minister of Urban and Rural Development (MURD), James Sankwasa, has underscored the need for traditional leaders to familiarise themselves with both customary and statutory laws to better serve their communities. Sankwasa made these remarks in a statement delivered on his behalf during the official opening of a five-day legal framework training workshop for...
KEETMANSHOOP – To improve pedestrian access to places, the Municipality of Keetmanshoop last weekend officially opened two upgraded streets in the Westdene and Krönlein suburbs. In her speech, mayor Annelize Knaus described it as a clear sign of progress, resilience and shared responsibility. “They further connect residents of the town to opportunities, schools, clinics, shops,...
The //Kharas region is among several in Namibia where new governors have recently been appointed, replacing those who have completed their terms. In an effort to reflect on her journey of trials and tribulations, New Era’s Steven Klukowski (SK) sat down with former Governor Aletha Frederick (AF) to shed light on a period marked by...
KEETMANSHOOP – Former //Kharas governor, Aletha Frederick, on Monday officially handed over office to her successor, Gaob Dawid Gertze, in Keetmanshoop. In her welcoming and leadership transfer statement, Frederick said the ceremony marks a significant tradition and that it is a moment to acknowledge the past and embrace the future in the region. In congratulating...
KARASBURG – Minister of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety and Security, Lucia Iipumbu, has emphasised the importance of resourcing government offices with adequate staff and infrastructure to ensure efficient service delivery, especially in remote areas such as Karasburg. She made these remarks earlier this week during the official opening of the newly constructed Karasburg sub-regional office....