Auleria Wakudumo The Ondonga Traditional Authority has finally broken its silence on the alleged mismanagement of land affairs within its jurisdiction. The traditional authority stands accused of giving or selling land to powerful and politically connected individuals to the detriment of ordinary farmers and Ondonga inhabitants. Additionally, it is alleged that the traditional authority discriminates...
As the race towards the Presidential and National Assembly elections reaches a fever pitch, tension between political parties as they attempt to win over the hearts of the masses is also climaxing. The clashes, particularly between the Landless People’s Movement (LPM) and the ruling Swapo, have heightened fears of further disruptions as both parties vie...
Paulina Ndalikokule NKURENKURU – Kavango West only reported four cases, of which three were finalised after investigations, while one is still pending, since the establishment of the region. Meanwhile the Anti-Corruption Commission of Namibia was created in 2006 and Kavango West 11 years ago. This was revealed by the ACC senior investigation officer Alicia Mushaukwa...
President Nangolo Mbumba met Spain’s King Felipe VI yesterday to discuss strengthening bilateral relations and cooperation between the two countries. The meeting was held at Zarzuela Palace in Madrid, marking a significant moment in the diplomatic relations between Namibia and Spain. Presidential spokesperson Alfred Hengari confirmed the meeting and said the main focus of the...
The Judiciary has dismissed allegations of nepotism and maladministration said to be rife at the Magistrates Commission, especially in the process of appointing magistrates. Contained in a letter distributed widely among the legal fraternity, the author(s) allege that the magistracy is packed with officials born in the Zambezi region. The complainant claims that there are...
More than two weeks after launching their election manifesto in Rundu, it has surfaced that the Landless People’s Movement released an incomplete document. Since the said launch, the document has never been made available to the public. According to the movement, their manifesto was still undergoing third-party editing. New Era was invited to cover the...
Lahja Nashuuta Political observers have expressed concern over parties that are recycling manifestos, citing lack of fresh ideas and failure to adapt to changing socio-political conditions. Political parties have been releasing their manifestos in the last few weeks in a bid to win over the hearts of voters. Various parties, although been on the campaign...
OUTAPI – Anti-Corruption Commission director general Paulus Noa has told local businesspeople to focus on acquiring materials necessary for constructing quality infrastructure instead of buying flashy cars. Noa was speaking at the Omusati annual regional forum on the implementation of the National Anti-Corruption Strategy and Action Plan on Tuesday. “This unethical practice leads to poor...
OTJINUNGUA – It takes over 12 hours to drive to Otjinungua on the banks of the Kunene River, some 330 kilometres from the regional capital, Opuwo. So bad is the road infrastructure that the wear and tear on vehicles is immeasurable. That is for the experienced driver using a standard offroad vehicle. But for a...
Loide Jason Victoria Immanuel The recent fire at the Shoprite storeroom in Outapi took seven hours to extinguish due to a shortage of qualified firefighters within the town council. This is despite the fact that Outapi is the biggest town in the Omusati, where rapid development is clear to the naked eye. The fire, which...