The Ministry of Mines and Energy has detonated a full-blown criminal investigation into alleged illegal mining activities by Xinfeng Investments (Pty) Ltd. The ministry has likewise ordered the cessation of all activities on EPL 8 397, which is currently under scrutiny for illegally belonging to Xinfeng. Following a series of articles by New Era, a statement...
Uakutura Kambaekua OPUWO – Vice President and President-elect Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah commissioned the newly-constructed Kunene regional police headquarters on Tuesday in Opuwo. During the inauguration, she emphasised the government’s commitment to infrastructural development, and the necessity of providing a pleasant working environment for the men and women in uniform. “I have repeatedly stated that our government...
Eba Kandovazu Telecom Namibia’s CEO Stanley Shanapinda says the company has managed to block further access by ransomware hackers, who leaked the company’s data last Friday. He said on Tuesday, the company had introduced multi-factor authentication for its staff members, and immediately cancelled VPN remote access.He was speaking during a media briefing at the Government...
Eba Kandovazu The president of the Pan African Women’s Organisation (PAWO) Eunice Ipinge was presented a lifetime achievement accolade, the Queen Nzinga Mbandi award, by the Young Women of Africa (YWOA). Ipinge is a former Secretary for the Swapo Party Women’s Council.The deputy youth and sports minister, Emma Kantema-Gaomas also received a certificate of excellence...
MARIENTAL – The Mariental Municipality on Wednesday informed residents of a water supply interruption affecting Aimablaagte and Empelheim – two residential areas in the town.In a public notice, the municipality said the water supply interruption started on Tuesday, and was caused by challenges NamWater is experiencing with the extraction of water from Hardap Dam. As...
RUNDU – One-hundred and forty-six police officers were promoted in Kavango East last week. Speaking during the ceremony, regional commander Andreas Haingura cautioned the officers against the irresponsible use of social media and other digital platforms. Of the promoted officers to different ranks are 48 females and 98 males, with the highest rank being senior...
OSHAKATI – The Oshakati Town Council on Monday held a groundbreaking ceremony for the construction of a N$10.5 million gravity sewer network and water reticulation system for Oshakati North Extension 12, and Portion Extension One. The project, which started on Friday last week, is expected to be completed in eight months. It also includes the...
As the festive season approaches, Inspector General of the Namibian Police Joseph Shikongo has issued a stern warning to motorists to prioritise safety to prevent a surge in road accidents and fatalities. Speaking to New Era yesterday, he expressed concern over the rising number of accidents recorded in November, some of which resulted in fatalities. ...
PRESIDENT Nangolo Mbumba has reiterated Namibia’s unwavering and unrelenting support for Cuba’s continued fight against the USA’s unilateral economic, financial and commercial blockade. This blockade has been in force for 60 years since it was imposed in 1962 in response to what the US termed “the Cuban missile crisis”. Mbumba, who is in Cuba on...
George Sanzila LIVINGSTONE – Speaker of the National Assembly of Zimbabwe, Advocate Jacob Mudenda, has hailed his Namibian counterpart Peter Katjavivi, describing him as a towering figure in efforts to transform the Southern African Development Community Parliamentary Forum (SADC-PF) into a regional parliament. Mudenda said this during a valedictory ceremony organised by the SADC-PF in...