OHAKWEENYANGA – Ex-police supremo Sebastian Ndeitunga has paid tribute to Solomon ‘Jesus’ Hawala, the now departed former Namibian Defence chief. Ndeitunga described Hawala as a “forgotten hero” whose sacrifices were pivotal to Namibia’s liberation. Hawala died on Monday, aged 89. Speaking to New Era on Tuesday, Ndeitunga recalled first meeting Hawala in 1975 before travelling...
ANTANANARIVO – SADC has called for bold action to reduce dependence on foreign aid and deepen regional integration, warning that unity and self-reliance are crucial to the bloc’s future prosperity. Speaking at the SADC Council of Ministers meeting yesterday in Antananarivo, Madagascar, SADC Executive Secretary Elias Mpedi Magosi said shrinking foreign aid and global uncertainties...
WALVIS BAY – The Independent Patriots for Change must take responsibility and address Walvis Bay’s mountain of challenges instead of blaming Swapo, resident Kobus van Schalkwyk said. Van Schalkwyk rejected accusations by the IPC suggesting their recent public engagement with Swapo secretary general Sophia Shaningwa was politically motivated. His response comes after IPC issued a...
When the Debmarine premiership champions, African Stars, announced their ambitious pre-season tournament, featuring league champions from Lesotho, Angola and the Democratic Republic of Congo, the announcement was met with excitement across Namibian football circles. Participating clubs include current Girabola champions and Angola’s most successful club, Atlético Petróleos de Luanda, DR Congo-based Club A.S Maniema Union...
Flying V has performed poorly in the league, suffering in the top-flight futsal league. They suffered their 17th straight defeat, leaving them at the bottom of the standings. Over the weekend, they lost their match-up against Ragazzi FC, losing 2-0. Flying V have so far not registered any wins this season after losing 18 times. ...
Taimi Haihambo HELAO NAFIDI – Paulina Nghipunya (35) an inmate at Windhoek Correctional Facility, shared her painful life story on Saturday during the second edition of the Namibian Women’s Conference. The conference took place at the Helao Nafidi Business Expo Centre with the aim of raising awareness about gender-based violence (GBV). Nghipunya revealed that while...
OKANGHUDI – Former President Hifikepunye Pohamba has urged Namibians to take charge of their food security. He warned that the country’s vulnerability will persist unless collapsed agricultural projects are revived and made functional. Pohamba made these remarks on Friday during a courtesy visit to his house at Okanghudi village in Ohangwena region by a delegation...
Lahja Nashuuta Government has pledged to review the outdated tariffs used to pay doctors under the Public Service Employees Medical Aid Scheme (PSEMAS), which still relies on rates set back in 2014. PSEMAS is a government-subsidised medical aid scheme for public servants. According to government records, the scheme currently covers about 300 000 public servants...
WALVIS BAY – The government has tightened its grip on the fishing industry by cutting the bycatch limit from 5% to 2% and raising penalty fees from 15% to 50%. This is in a bid to curb illegal landings and safeguard Namibia’s marine resources. The stringent measures were announced last week by information minister, Emma...
WALVIS BAY – The state of harbour town Walvis Bay was at the centre of salvos between Swapo and the Independent Patriots for Change as they jostled for power and influence ahead of November’s polls. The IPC wrestled Walvis Bay, Swakopmund and other key towns out of Swapo hands back in 2020. It was unprecedented,...