Non-adherence to accounting protocols, misrepresented financial statements, misallocated funds and unauthorised claims worth millions were some of the key shortcomings flagged by Auditor General Junias Kandjeke in the Land Acquisition and Development Fund’s audit report of 2022/23. Kandjeke gave the Fund an adverse audit opinion due to its failure to submit a complete set of...
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Constituency fund a dose for Khomasdal’s woes
The Khomasdal constituency, like many others, is on a mission to improve the lives of its people. A host of interviews were conducted recently as part of the pre-election coverage initiative by the New Era newspaper. It seeks to delve into the intricacies of constituency and regional governance, unpacking initiatives undertaken by the councillors’ offices since...
Walvis tables N$1.3b budget … council vows to fix potholes, clean up
WALVIS BAY – Addressing poor road conditions and unreliable refuse removal services, which have turned Walvis Bay into a shadow of its former self, are high on the Walvis Bay municipal council’s agenda for the 2025/2026 financial year. This was revealed by the chairperson of the management committee, councillor Richard Hoaeb, who said these concerns...
Namibia, Mozambique forge bold alliance
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has called for a shift from traditional political ties to stronger economic cooperation between Namibia and Mozambique. The elevation of the friendship to a strategic economic partnership was the key message in her speech during her official visit to Mozambique yesterday, presidential spokesperson Alfredo Hengari said. President Nandi-Ndaitwah and Daniel Francisco...
Erongo’s favourite police officer bows out
WALVIS BAY – Chief Inspector Ileni Shapumba, one of the most prominent police officers in the Erongo region, is officially hanging up his police boots after 15 years of dedicated service. The soft-spoken, yet firm officer played a key role in fostering relations between the business community, residents and the police. He joined the Force...
Nearly 1 800 cadets to graduate
OSHAKATI – The Namibian Police Force (NamPol) is set to host its Police Basic Training Intake 1/2024-2025 graduation ceremony at the Oshakati Stadium this Friday. The event, which will see nearly 1 800 cadet constables join the force, will be officiated by President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, NamPol spokesperson Deputy Commissioner Kauna Shikwambi told Nampa yesterday. She...
Luvindao: Nurses are health system’s backbone
Health minister Dr Esperance Luvindao said far beyond the profession itself, nursing is a sacred calling defined not only by the hours on a clock, but by moments of profound impact in the lives and well-being of others. “Nurses are the hands that hold us when fear takes over, the calm in the chaos, and...
NDF lost a logistician, social worker, academic
Zebaldt Ngaruka The Namibian Defence Force (NDF) is saddened by the tragic loss of Colonel Sofia Kavelishimwe Nepunda Benjamin, who was one of the renowned logisticians in the force. Colonel (Col) Benjamin died on 27 April 2025 at her residence in Okahandja, and was buried on Sunday (11 May) at Engela graveyard in the Ohangwena...
N$7m needed for classrooms in Kavango West
Paulina Ndalikokule NKURENKURU – Deputy education minister Dino Ballotti said the ministry will require about N$7 million to build 20 classrooms and remedy the problem of 814 learners taught from makeshift classrooms in Kavango West. Ballotti made the remarks at the regional briefing with the directorate of education management while on an official visit to...
Farmers: Harvesting rainwater must be prioritised
OSHAKATI – Despite receiving good rainfall this year, most of the rainwater in northern Namibia has gone to waste, leaving livestock farmers concerned about future droughts. Farmers in the northern regions, particularly those without sufficient earth dams, said while their livestock often suffer from thirst during dry spells, the recent heavy rains have not been...