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TSUMKWE— Many pensioners of the San community at Tsumkwe live without their national identification documents and social grant cards, which have allegedly been confiscated by local business owners. These unscrupulous businesspeople, who ply the pensioners with alcohol on credit, reportedly seize the pensioners’ entire social grants at pay points. This troubling state of affairs was...
State Advocate Ed Marondedze yesterday applied to acting Windhoek High Court judge Moses Chinhengo to stay the main trial and any further applications by former attorney general and justice minister Edward Sakeus Shanghala until the finalisation of his constitutionality challenge on the judge’s appointment. Shanghala petitioned the Supreme Court after Chinhengo dismissed his application to...
Lahja Nashuuta Namibians living abroad are expected to cast their votes during the special voting exercise scheduled for tomorrow, 13 November 2024, the Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) has announced. Polling stations will open from 07h00 to 21h00 inside the country as well as at Namibian diplomatic missions abroad. ECN chairperson Elsie Nghikembua said the...
The renowned Ombazu and Eraka festival, which celebrates the Ovaherero people’s unique heritage, is set to take place this weekend at Okozonduzu in the Okakarara Constituency. Since 2018, the festival has featured various cultural events such as traditional dances, music, storytelling and food stalls, providing an in-depth understanding of Ovaherero culture. The festival has previously...
Boxing fans in the northern parts of the country are in for a treat as the leading amateur boxing stable MTC Kilimanjaro Boxing Club is set to host another exciting event this month. The event will take place on 23 November at Independence Stadium in Ongwediva, Oshana region. It will feature more than 20 bouts. ...
Zebaldt Ngaruka The man on the horse, better known as a jockey, plays a pivotal role in horse racing sports. Jockeys are skilled athletes who compete in horse-races, guiding and controlling the horses. New Era Sport caught up with some horse riders as they prepare for the Gobabis Summer Derby racing competition, scheduled for 30...
WALVIS BAY – Gaob Justus //Garoeb’s endorsement of Swapo presidential candidate, Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah as the candidate of choice ahead of the national polls, has been met with mixed feelings. //Garoeb endorsed Swapo vice president Nandi-Ndaitwah at the Gaob festival over the weekend. The move stirred mixed reactions among the #Nukoen/Damara community and members of the...
A National Council report says the emerging green hydrogen industry is misunderstood, and that situation threatens to hinder the country from generating maximum returns. “Developing the green hydrogen sector will require large-scale solar and wind installations, housing, roads, and additional port infrastructure,” the report reads, underscoring big logistical needs to support this industry. The Parliamentary...
• Saves N$6 million • Kunene chiefs up in arms A recent education ministry study has uncovered a huge financial drain, revealing that millions of dollars were wasted on ineffective literacy centres. This discovery comes after a comprehensive study conducted across all 14 regions, to assess the functionality of the national literacy...
Iuze Mukube Windhoek High Court judges Herman January and Philanda Christiaan dismissed a rape charge against Dennis Noa (29) on Friday. This arose from an appeal to the High Court by Noa against an eight-year rape sentence meted out by Windhoek Regional Court magistrate Victor Nyazo earlier. The former intern medical doctor was convicted of...