Lahja Nashuuta The newly appointed chief executive officer of the Namibia College of Open Learning (Namcol), Ngepathimo Kadhila, has expressed concern over the long-standing misconception that Namcol is only for students who failed in the formal education system. He emphasised that this perception continues to harm the institution, discouraging prospective students from enrolling due to...
Lahja Nashuuta The Hai//om San community residing along the Etosha National Park have been capacitated on legal and human rights, land rights, cultural heritage and social exclusion. The five-day training started last week, and ended over the weekend. It was conducted by the Legal Assistance Centre (LAC) in partnership with the European Union to equip...
Malakia Nashongo OSHAKATI – Children born with feet deformity, or what is known as club foot, can now have their feet corrected at the club foot clinic at the Oshakati Intermediate Hospital. Since its inception in 2014, the clinic has made a significant impact on the lives of many children. Oshana health director Johanna Haimene...
ITSAWISIS -To expand rural electrification in the Berseba constituency, the mines and energy ministry and the electricity utility NamPower has ensured that 98 households and two boreholes have access to electricity. Deputy minister of mines and energy Kornelia Shilunga said Berseba has the potential to transform from what was once an isolated, struggling community into...
The police in the Otjozondjupa region face an uphill battle in their crime prevention efforts in Tsumkwe due to language barriers between law- enforcement officers and the local San community. Namibian Police Inspector General Joseph Shikongo made these revelations in an interview with New Era yesterday following public engagements with the Tsumkwe community, where he...
Today, the 7th Parliament goes into overdrive as legislators roll up their sleeves and get their hands dirty to finalise outstanding Bills and key legislative matters. Tomorrow is reserved for President Nangolo Mbumba’s valedictory address to the outgoing Members of Parliament (MPs), paving the way for the new crop of lawmakers who will be sworn...
A report from an investigation by the Namibia Competition Commission has lifted a lid on potential abuse of dominance by NamPower, MTC and Telecom Namibia. The entities were found to have engaged in prohibitive conduct in contravention of the country’s competition laws. However, the Namibia Competition Commission (NaCC) stipulated it has not yet reached a...
President-elect Netumbo Nandi Ndaitwah has vowed to build upon the legacy of her predecessors by strengthening the Presidential Advisory Council, and fostering a leadership approach rooted in dialogue and collective decision-making. She made these remarks on Thursday at a farewell event at State House, where she emphasised the importance of inclusivity in leadership and announced...
Lahja Nashuuta Paheja Siririka Ambassadors and other diplomatic officials have been strongly advised to rigorously abide by the rules and regulations outlined in the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations. The legal basis for diplomatic relations between independent governments is outlined in this international agreement, which emphasises the rights and protections granted to diplomats as well as...
OMUNTELE – Some road users of the Engoyi and Omuntele road are accusing the Roads Contractor Company (RCC) of being incompetent for not completing the road within the scheduled eight months. Omuntele constituency councillor Sackeus Nangula said there are many “awful” stories surrounding the road. He made these remarks during the Omuntele constituency development committee...