USAKOS – Cold-blooded family murders have left the small town of Usakos gripped by horror and disbelief, with the ripple-effects of the tragedy being felt across the country. The incident took place in the Hakhaseb location between 04h00 and 06h30 on Saturday. It claimed the lives of an 86-year-old matriarch and four great-grandchildren, who were brutally killed and set alight...
Trump’s tariffs detonate trade war …WTO, IMF raise red flags
Tariff retaliation and escalating trade tensions might signal the start of a global trade war where, like grass when two elephants clash suffers the most, consumers around the world will bear the brunt the most. Consumers, analysts stated, will most likely be paying the price for the most sweeping tariffs yet imposed by United States of America president Donald Trump...
Walvis ‘criminalising poverty’ with ghetto tax
WALVIS BAY – Walvis Bay municipal council is facing mounting criticism over a proposed shack levy, which homeowners say unfairly penalises them for the authority’s failure to deliver land. This is all at a time the town continues to struggle with a severe shortage of affordable land and housing for low-income earners, frustrated residents say. During a series of meetings...
Naanda: Namibia’s visa regime doesn’t discriminate
International relations executive director Penda Naanda has dismissed allegations that the country’s visa regime is specifically targeting the United States of America. Naanda asserts that the visa regime is based on diplomatic reciprocity rather than discrimination. However, speaking in an interview with New Era last week, Naanda clarified that the visa policy adjustments are aimed at ensuring fairness in international...
NaTIS to go digital to improve service delivery
Lahja Nashuuta The Namibia Traffic Information System (NaTIS) is phasing out manual applications for learner’s licences and face-to-face bookings to expedite the process and eliminate the bottlenecks currently affecting the issuance of licences and vehicle registrations. Andrew Shafombabi, regional manager for Khomas revealed this during an interview with New Era following the surprise visit of Works and Transport minister Veikko...
Sinimbo pins developmental priority needs
NKURENKURU – Kavango West governor Verna Sinimbo says the region’s developmental needs are aligned to that of the Swapo Party election manifesto. She said this will make her work a walk in the park. “The Kavango West region – Developmental Priority Needs are fully-aligned with the priorities outlined in the Swapo Party election manifesto, which provides the policy blueprint for...
Kunene: Floods, rain welcome Muharukua … new governor promises efficiency, quality services
KUNENE – The new governor for Kunene, Vipuakuje Muharukua, has hit the ground running as heavy rains and floods have visited the region in proportions never seen before. Some locals and social media commentators have jokingly referred to him as the ‘one who came with the rain’ in a region that has endured perennial droughts since 2007. However, on Friday,...
Kavango East demands more constituencies
RUNDU – Kavango East Regional Council chairperson Damian Maghambayi says there is a need to take account of the size and population of the Kavango East and increase the number of the region’s constituencies as they have not been revised in many years. The regional authorities suggested that Mukwe constituency be split into two, Mashare into two and Rundu Urban...
NNN inspires healthy beginnings, hopeful futures
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has called on Namibians to unite in strengthening maternal and child health. This is as Namibia joins the world in commemorating World Health Day under the theme “Healthy Beginnings, Hopeful Futures.” The President affirmed Namibia’s dedication to improving maternal and child health during her statement in commemorating World Health Day yesterday. World Health Day is commemorated annually...
Father ‘rapes’ minor in Oshikoto
OMUTHIYA – A 14-year-old girl was allegedly raped by her 44-year-old father at Iino village in the Oshikoto region’s Onyaanya Constituency on Tuesday. The Namibian Police Force’s Regional Crime Investigations Coordinator, Deputy Commissioner Titus Ekandjo informed Nampa that a case of rape has been opened against the suspect. The suspect allegedly called his daughter to his bedroom around 20h00, where...