OSHAKATI – A 12-year-old girl was allegedly raped by her uncles aged 28 and 36 at Iilambo village in the Okahao constituency of Omusati region. The Namibian Police Force ‘sregional commander for Omusati, Commissioner Ismael Basson, told Nampa on Saturday the alleged incident took place on a number of occasions at unknown dates this year....
LÜDERITZ – Namibia University of Science and Technology (Nust) vice chancellor Erold Naomab says the institution continues to progressively shape Namibia’s workforce. This, he said, is being done through the academia by equipping students with requisite industry skills and knowledge. He added that through collaboration between universities, industriy, and communities, they had ensured that Namibia...
Loide Jason Victoria Immanuel OPUWO/ENDOLA – Blue, red and green filled the spaces at the Opuwo Open Market in the Kunene region on Saturday as Swapo hosted its star rally there. Swapo presidential candidate Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah was the keynote speaker after she had addressed young people at the town the night before. Meanwhile, at Endola...
John MuyambaEdward Mumbuu RUNDU – Landless People’s Movement leader Bernadus Swartbooi chose Rundu to launch the party’s manifesto to remind the Kavango community of their dominance at the ballot box. He reminded Namibians that only a disciplined political formation like the LPM, with the right leadership and analytical understanding and respect for society, can deliver...
Iuze Mukube In a dramatic turn of events, the Republican Party’s vice president and secretary general have taken their grievances to court, claiming they were unceremoniously expelled from the party’s executive meeting without any misconduct. This was further escalated as George Smieer and Marcus Serafie were allegedly removed from the nominee list for the National...
Former First Lady of Namibia and United Nations and Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) advocate, Monica Geingos says changing public opinion is just as crucial as changing the law regarding child marriage. She noted this in a social media post, following her attendance of the high-level dinner on the Prohibition of Child Marriage in Sierra Leone,...
KATIMA MULILO – Police supremo Joseph Shikongo says policing is not just a job, but a calling to serve and protect the nation. Being a police officer, he added, is also a beacon of hope, and a source of reassurance to those in need. He made the remarks this week during the official opening ceremony...
ONDANGWA – If elected into office, Body of Christ Party (BCP) leader Festus Thomas promises to eliminate corruption in the country. The BCP will go a step further to ensure that everyone benefits from the resources, he vowed.“We will implement laws and strong measures to ensure transparency and accountability at all levels of government,” Thomas...
President Nangolo Mbumba arrived back in Namibia from New York, United States on Saturday, where he participated in the just-ended 79th Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA). The 79th Session of the UNGA took place from 19 to 26 September 2024 under the theme ‘Leaving no one behind: acting together for the advancement...
ONGWEDIVA – Renowned northern businessman Heskiel ‘Spotsman’ Nanyeni has died. Nanyeni served as Omuthiya mayor at some point. He died on Friday at the age of 56. His cousin Veico Haimbodi confirmed to New Era yesterday that Nanyeni died after a short illness. Haimbodi said besides being known for being a businessman, Nanyeni was a...