The Namibia Fish Consumption Promotion Trust (NFCPT) raised over N$600 000, two tons of horse mackerel and hake as well as sanitary pads for needy schools in the //Kharas region during their annual fundraising gala dinner that was held on Friday at Walvis Bay.
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Payment dwindles service delivery at Rundu
With the lack of water troubles and other challenges that Rundu has been facing over the past years, New Era regional reporter for Kavango East and West, John Muyamba sat down with Rundu CEO Olavi Nathanael to get clarity on these and other issues.
Opinion – Importance of research-practice partnerships for economic growth
Finding solutions to pressing socio-economic challenges societies across the world face is a mammoth task. In Namibia, a middle-income country with a third world economy, solutions to even basic problems lie in the capital cities of developed countries.
Opinion – Ignatius Shixwameni: Selfless master, strategist and genius
Every person receives a special calling in life. Likewise, every person receives a special gift to enable them to achieve their calling and mission.
Katima man raped, suspected poacher shot
Police at Katima Mulilo are investigating two cases of rape, including a 24-year-old man, who was allegedly raped by an unknown suspect.
Rise in school dropouts worrying
Oshikoto education director Aletta Eises has expressed concern over the rise in school dropouts, especially among San learners.
Wheelchair revives boy’s dream
A local investment company has come to the aid of a ten-year-old boy and pupil of Dr Albert Kawana Combined School by donating a wheelchair for his daily use.
Abused, beaten and neglected… Khomas children exposed to violence
Of the 125 domestic violence cases reported to the community policing division of the Khomas region between September and October, 80% involved children.
Schlettwein advocates locally driven development
Land reform minister Calle Schlettwein yesterday officiated at the opening of a one-day workshop for the Integrated Regional Land Use Plan for the Oshana region where he urged participants to be at the forefront of developmental initiatives.
Swapo women jostle for top job… two-horse race for secretary role
A succession battle is raging in the top ranks of the Swapo Party Women’s Council as delegates gear up to elect a new secretary at the wing’s elective congress next month.
