ONGWEDIVA – Oshana governor Elia Irimari is having sleepless nights over water security in Namibia’s northern regions, warning the country’s heavy reliance on Angola is unsustainable. Speaking at a stakeholders’ engagement meeting yesterday, he stressed the need for larger dams, despite NamWater’s ongoing efforts to improve infrastructure. “The water we have comes from Angola, but...
Auleria Wakudumo Namibian ambassador to the United States Margaret Mensah-Williams says the deportation list of US president Donald Trump, which seeks to deport 19 Namibians, is invalid. Speaking to New Era, she said her office had received official communication on the matter from the US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and US Immigration and Customs...
Oshakati Independence Stadium will be the centre of attraction over the weekend. It is set to host the much-anticipated quarterfinals of the inaugural MTC Maris Cup. Four matches are set to take place at the venue. The Sunday clash between northern-based outfit KK Palace and newly-revamped team Bucks Buccaneers stands out as the weekend’s must-watch...
The MTC Namibia Netball Premier League (NNPL) playoffs are set to take place this weekend at Khomasdal Stadium, where 10 teams will battle for a coveted spot in next year’s premier league. The competing teams include Afrocat Lions, Extreme NC, Harambee, Bush Bucks, Okahandja NC, Unam Jaguars, Fatou FC, Afro Queens, Cuca Tops and Blue...
John Muyamba Victoria Immanuel A police officer was arrested on Tuesday for the alleged rape of a 22-year-old trial-awaiting female inmate detained at the Ncaute police station in the Kavango West region. The police officer, who was on duty on the day of the alleged incident, reportedly forcefully had sexual intercourse with the victim in...
Namibia’s unemployment rate increased from 33.4% in 2018 to 36.9% in 2023, the Namibia Statistics Agency (NSA) said yesterday during the release of the 2023 Labour Force Survey. The survey’s release comes months after the announcement of the 2023 Population and Housing Census report, a situation that caused a stir in certain quarters. However, Statistician...
Lahja Nashuuta Yesterday’s Labour Force Survey results sent mixed signals across the spectrum, denting the hopes of some, while others believe there is light at the end of a bleak tunnel. Namibia’s unemployment rate has risen by 3.5 percentage points to 36.9%, with320 442 people now jobless, the latest Namibia Statistics Agency (NSA) report shows. ...
Over 900 learners in the Otjozondjupa region are still without classes. The region continues grappling with a shortage of classrooms and teachers for various grades. As it stands, 394 grade 1 learners, 417 grade 8 learners and 110 grade 10 learners in Grootfontein, Okahandja and Otjiwarongo are all without classes. The regional education directorate said...
Some local football fans are upset with the Namibia Football Association’s (NFA) management after the First National Bank Women’s Super League match between Beauties and Ongos Ladies was postponed due to the absence of goalposts at the Independence Stadium. The match was scheduled for last weekend. The goalposts were reportedly being used for the MTC...
The Ministry of Sport, Youth and National Service has denied claims that the government paid N$11 million in rental fees for an unoccupied building. The building belongs to businessman Erastus ‘Chicco’ Shapumba. They called the allegations “false and misleading”. The controversy stems from a report published in The Namibian yesterday. It suggested that the ministry...