Preliminary investigations around a 44-year-old northern school principal accused of raping his 15-year-old daughter, have been completed. Education minister Sanet Steenkamp confirmed this to New Era. “He has been charged. That is correct. The internal processes will now continue,” she added. Ohangwena education director Isak Hamatwi said the accused principal was provided with his charge-sheet last week. “He was given...
IPC defectors exercised their democratic right: Nashinge
RUNDU – The Independent Patriots for Change (IPC) has responded to the resignation of six founding members from its Kavango East branch, with spokesperson Imms Nashinge saying they exercised their democratic right. Nashinge, who is also a Member of Parliament, made the statement in an interview yesterday, following the announcement of the resignations of Patrick Kashera, Dinyando Shindimba, Shiyave Mwengere,...
NIP takes leap in R&D
Rudolf Gaiseb The Namibia Institute of Pathology (NIP)’s six new research centres of excellence (CoE) will reflect the real health challenges Namibians face, and produce real-world solutions. NIP CEO Kapena Tjombonde said as part of their research efforts, the decision to establish the centres was based on the demographics and challenges faced in the country. Speaking at the fundraising breakfast...
Credible sources’ availabilitiy hinder GBV reporting
Broadcaster Elago Shitaatala said one of the biggest challenges facing journalists when reporting on gender-based violence (GBV) is finding credible and reliable sources. This is because survivors are not willing to share their stories out of fear of victimisation and stigmatisation. Shitaatala hosts the ‘In the Community With Elago’, a show that is aired on the Namibian Broadcasting Corporation, which...
Namibian prisons house over 400 foreign inmates
There are 443 foreign inmates serving sentences in Namibian correctional facilities countrywide, while 12 are awaiting trial. This was revealed by Raphael Hamunyela, the head of the Namibian Correctional Service (NCS). Hamunyela was responding to questions sent by New Era. He indicated that the crimes committed include murder, attempted murder, immigration offences, rape, robbery, stock theft, fraud, illegal possession of firearms,...
Hambyuka takes charge of Kavango East
RUNDU – Former National Assembly Swapo chief whip Hamunyera Hambyuka has hit the ground running in his new role as Kavango East governor. Welcoming him to the hotseat, chairperson of the Kavango East Regional Council Damian Maghambayi appealed to the inhabitants to unite and embrace the new era. When the appointment was announced, some inhabitants of the region went to...
Julinho Athletic appoints Do Rego as chairman
Julinho Athletic Football Club has appointed Fabio Do Rego as chairperson. He takes over from Dino Ballotti, who has now been appointed as the deputy minister of education, innovation, youth, sport, arts and culture. The newly-appointed chairman said he is privileged and humbled to have stepped into this role. “Julinho Athletic has a proud and inspiring legacy, as well as...
Namibian go-karters gear up for Cape Town challenge
Two Namibian go-karters are currently in South Africa to compete in the second leg of the Rok Nationals. The event is scheduled for this weekend in Cape Town. Cecil Koorts Jnr will compete in the Mini Rok category, marking her second international event. Kristopher Koudelka will make her debut in the Kid Rok category. Speaking to this publication from Cape...
Khaibasen ascend to top as title battle intensify in Kunene league
OPUWO – Outjo-based outfit Khaibasen Football Club has taken charge of the Namport Kunene Regional Second Division Football League after putting up an excellent display over the weekend. The free-scoring Khaibasen recorded eight goals in two encounters, following a 2-1 away-from-home game against Sixty Eleven before demolishing !Ugab FC 6-0 at Outjo’s Etoshapoort stadium. The latter sits at the top...
Teachers to gain valuable boxing skills
In an effort to steer young people away from negative social influences, MTC Kilimanjaro Boxing Club is set to host a coaching clinic at Iipumbu Senior Secondary School in the Oshana region. It will take place this month on 26 April, and will see the leaders of the boxing stable educate local teachers and students on the basic principles of...