The police in the Otjozondjupa region face an uphill battle in their crime prevention efforts in Tsumkwe due to language barriers between law- enforcement officers and the local San community. Namibian Police Inspector General Joseph Shikongo made these revelations in an interview with New Era yesterday following public engagements with the Tsumkwe community, where he...
Today, the 7th Parliament goes into overdrive as legislators roll up their sleeves and get their hands dirty to finalise outstanding Bills and key legislative matters. Tomorrow is reserved for President Nangolo Mbumba’s valedictory address to the outgoing Members of Parliament (MPs), paving the way for the new crop of lawmakers who will be sworn...
A report from an investigation by the Namibia Competition Commission has lifted a lid on potential abuse of dominance by NamPower, MTC and Telecom Namibia. The entities were found to have engaged in prohibitive conduct in contravention of the country’s competition laws. However, the Namibia Competition Commission (NaCC) stipulated it has not yet reached a...
President-elect Netumbo Nandi Ndaitwah has vowed to build upon the legacy of her predecessors by strengthening the Presidential Advisory Council, and fostering a leadership approach rooted in dialogue and collective decision-making. She made these remarks on Thursday at a farewell event at State House, where she emphasised the importance of inclusivity in leadership and announced...
Hesron Kapanga Infighting at one of Namibia’s oldest football clubs, Orlando Pirates, has led to the team missing out on registering its players for the 2025 Southern Stream First Division (SSFD) season. Pirates, who were relegated from the country’s elite league last season, missed an opportunity to register their players during the extended registration window,...
The Africa Triathlon Cup is set for Saturday in Swakopmund with 11 countries competing, namely host Namibia, Finland, Austria, Mauritius, the United States of America, Netherlands, Greece, Japan, Kenya, South Africa and Germany. Athletes will compete in the sprint event, which includes a 750-metre (m) swim, 20-kilometre (km) cycling, and a 5km run. There will...
ONAMUTAI – President-elect Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has called on Namibians to continue praying for her as she prepares to take on a significant responsibility this week. “To be a president requires a serious person because all Namibians will rely on my shoulders. Running a country is not like campaigning,” she said. Nandi-Ndaitwah made these remarks yesterday...
Victoria Immanuel Loide Jason OLUKONDA – President Nangolo Mbumba yesterday attended a church service at his home village Olukonda, as he prepares to step down on Friday. “Do not be surprised to see me around Olukonda. If anyone sees me walking, please take me along,” he said tongue-in-cheek to the congregants of Olukonda Parish. The...
The Southern African Development Community (SADC) has announced the termination of its military mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), amidst escalating violence in the country’s eastern region. At a virtual Extraordinary Summit of SADC Heads of State and Government, chaired by Zimbabwean president Emmerson Mnangagwa, leaders expressed deep concern over the worsening security...
The Minister of Information and Communication Technology Emma Theofelus has assured the nation that preparations for Independence Day are progressing well under the coordination of the National Preparatory Committee, which is led by the Office of the Prime Minister. Theofelus made these remarks in an interview with New Era last Thursday. She said the committee...