More than half of women aged 30 to 35 are already suffering moderate to severe symptoms associated with menopause, yet most women are waiting decades before seeking treatment, new research from UVA Health and the Flo women’s health app reveals. The research sheds important light on “perimenopause,” the transition period leading to menopause. Many women...
WALVIS BAY – Yesterday’s Erongo regional memorial service of Founding President Sam Nujoma was bittersweet. The region, where Nujoma’s political spark and zest for freedom and self-determination were first awakened, bade farewell to one of its own. A commonality could be deduced from the different speakers, each of whom perfectly located and etched Nujoma’s role...
Lylie Joel RUNDU – Kavango East education director Christine Shilima says they need more time to assess the situation of the 13-year-old boy who had dropped out of school and recently travelled to the memorial service of Founding President Sam Nujoma alone. Shilima pledged during the regional memorial service for Nujoma in Rundu on Saturday...
OSHAKATI – In a bid to ease the financial burden on families, the Oshakati Town Council has written off all outstanding debts on municipal accounts registered under the names of deceased residents. Oshakati Town Council spokesperson Katrina Kamari told this publication that the decision was made during a council meeting last November. It takes effect...
Namibia Wildlife Resorts (NWR) has rejected claims made by Affirmative Repositioning movement leader Job Amupanda that the organisation is selling off its lodges. The controversy erupted when Amupanda took to social media, claiming that NWR was planning to sell 14 resorts or lodges belonging to government via NWR. This sparked concerns among NWR employees. Amupanda...
KATIMA MULILO – Despite a bumper harvest of butternuts and pumpkins, farmers in the Zambezi region continue to struggle with limited market access. The situation has raised concerns about the region’s lack of a dedicated fresh produce hub. Speaking in an interview with New Era yesterday, local horticulture farmer Morgan Sai Sai vented his frustration...
Eba Kandavazu Erstwhile fisheries minister Bernhardt Esau says in remembering late Founding President Sam Nujoma, Namibians should honour him as a hero whose character as a leader should not be betrayed. Esau, who is facing multiple corruption charges in connection with the alleged bribery and allocation of fishing quotas to Icelandic fishing company Samherji, was...
Justice Minister Yvonne Dausab said the government is accelerating efforts to increase the number of courts in the country. She said the Office of the Judiciary has requested additional resources to improve magistrates’ conditions of service, and appoint more magistrates to enhance efficiency and access to justice. Dausab’s remarks are in response to concerns raised...
EENHANA – With his frail hands gripping a walking stick and eyesight failing, a 94-year-old man made the long journey from Okadidiya village in far-eastern Ohangwena to bid farewell to Namibia’s founding father. Alfeus Amwele was going to attend Founding President Sam Nujoma’s memorial, come rain or shine, and he did, with his last available...
Mulisa Simiyasa GROOTFONTEIN – Elizabeth Asino Joseph, a niece of late Founding President Sam Nujoma, on Monday described him as a constellation of kindness, charm and guidance. “Tatekulu, as we called him at home, was more than a president. He was a great teacher to us, very generous man, a guiding light and the most...