A traditional circumciser has said he is an advocate for the voluntary medical male circumcision programme due to its nature and understanding that it is no longer a traditional issue but a health matter.
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Alleged pregnant girlfriend killer denies suicide attempt
“According to my instructions, my client says he never attempted to kill himself.”
San women prefer bush birth
Most women who spoke to New Era last week at the Nyae Nyae Conservancy in the Tsumkwe constituency said although the government brought a health centre to the Tsumkwe settlement, they still believe that giving birth in the bush is the best choice for cultural purposes.
Teaching vacancies haunt Kavango West
The region strives to become excellent in providing inclusive, equitable, quality education for all, but the Kavango West education directorate is still operating with an incomplete regional office staff complement.
Forex trader fights for bail
Social media influencer and foreign currency trader Brownson Lukas, also known as ‘John Wick CEO’, who is being accused of assaulting two of his girlfriends, is applying in the Windhoek Magistrate’s Court to be released on bail.
Taxi owner assaults driver
Members of community policing in Katima Mulilo have been left shocked after a possible case of assault to cause grievous bodily harm and kidnapping was never registered at the Katima Mulilo police station.
Another resignation rocks LPM
The Landless People’s Movement has been rocked by a spate of resignations, with the latest being that of local authority councillor for Mariental Frensis Gawases, who tendered her resignation with immediate effect late last week.
Amupanda dumps FIMA forum
Affirmative Repositioning leader and land activist Job Amupanda has withdrawn from the Financial Institutions and Market Act technical committee, saying his appointing authority, finance minister Iipumbu Shiimi has been under duress since his decision to include him.
Alleged thief shot dead on roof
A Walvis Bay resident has shot and killed a suspected thief who was on his roof, allegedly attempting to break into his house.
City gives Lutombi ultimatum cold shoulder
A war of words has erupted between Roads Authority chief executive Conrad Lutombi and the City of Windhoek over the failed CEO recruitment process.