UIS – The Uis community is demanding immediate and decisive government action against Chinese mining firm Xinfeng over the alleged illegal destruction of the environment, and desecrating cultural sites. The residents want Xinfeng executives arrested and held accountable for alleged reckless and illegal mining practices in the area. A high-level investigation into Xinfeng’s operations is...
Telecom Namibia has been hit by a cyber incident involving customers’ data leaks. Since then, the company has been assessing the full scope and extent of the attack with the help of local and international cybersecurity experts. CEO Stanley Shanapinda said Telecom Namibia is committed to addressing this matter responsibly, and will issue a detailed...
MALTAHÖHE – The Maltahöhe community has expressed concern over the recent concession awarded for the Farm Arbeit Campsite. The concession also includes a related shuttle service in the Namib Naukluft National Park. In a letter dated 20 November 2024 and addressed to the executive director of the environment ministry, representatives from the Witbooi Traditional Authority...
Health minister Dr Kalumbi Shangula has reaffirmed that the Namibian government is committed to ending HIV and AIDS as a public threat by the year 2030. He made these remarks in a speech delivered on his behalf at the World AIDS Day commemoration in Groot Aub on Saturday.The event, themed as ‘Take the rights’ path’,...
In-form Khomas Nampol continued their impressive start to the Premier League season on Friday, defeating FC Ongos at Independence Stadium in the capital. The 1-0 victory keeps them atop the table with 10 points after winning three out of their four matches. Mighty Gunners follow closely in second place with the same number of points...
South Africa made history by achieving a remarkable double victory at the 2024 Netball Africa Cup, which concluded over the weekend at the MTC Dome in Swakopmund,after kicking off on 9 December. The Spar Proteas triumphed in the women’s final, defeating Uganda 65-50 in an exhilarating match that showcased their dominance on the court. Simultaneously,...
Rudolf Gaiseb Just less than two weeks after its dismal electoral performance, a perfect storm is brewing within the Popular Democratic Movement (PDM). The party now finds itself in a tight spot, a situation which has allegedly forced the official opposition in the National Assembly (NA) to vacate its rented offices in Windhoek West, one...
BUKALO – The Bukalo Village Council is facing several financial challenges, including delayed third-party payments, salary issues and the suspension of medical aid contributions for employees. Despite these obstacles, CEO Anna Sazita has reassured residents that they are working around the clock to address these concerns. “Our third-party service providers are a top priority, and...
Namibia’s enduring friendship with Cuba will be further solidified with President Nangolo Mbumba’s visit to Havana. He is expected to be in Cuba tomorrow to open doors to new areas of cooperation, while reinforcing the deep-rooted relationship between the two nations. Presidential spokesperson Alfredo Hengari told New Era yesterday that the President’s visit is not...
KEETMANSHOOP – With the anticipated production of green hydrogen, coupled with the expected output from oil and gas deposits in the area in and around the !Nami#Nus constituency in the //Kharas region, a great need is projected for the provision of basic services. This is as a significant influx of professional staff and job seekers...