OTJIWARONGO – The Swapo Party leadership in Otjozondjupa on Monday announced the six proposed names to represent them at the national party electoral college, known as the ‘pot’, set for the beginning of September 2024 in Windhoek.Swapo’s information and mobilisation officer in Otjozondjupa Elizabeth Shinana told Nampa on Monday that the elected members are Elder...
OMUTHIYA – The Oniipa and Omuthiya town councils have expressed concern over the high amount of compensation communal landowners are demanding or seeking to develop the land independently. During a meeting of the National Council Standing Committee on Transport, Infrastructure, and Housing held in Omuthiya on Wednesday, the Oniipa Town Council’s Property and Land Management...
KEETMANSHOOP- Clementia Coetzee and Simon Nambodi completed the list of delegates from //Kharas region who will compete at Swapo’s electoral college, known as the ‘pot’. In total, nine delegates will represent the region at the upcoming electoral college, slated for 7-9 September. The much-anticipated indaba will be held in Windhoek. They were elected during a...
SWAKOPMUND – The youth are increasingly advocating for a more inclusive role in shaping policies that directly affect their lives, particularly in areas such as education, curriculum development and social development. This is according to Namibia National Students Organisation (Nanso) Erongo regional leader, Adele Mkunqwana, who was a panellist at a youth engagement with Vice...
Rudolf Gaiseb Legal practitioners, political analysts and traditional authorities have strongly advocated for the legalisation of polygamy in Namibia. Even in the absence of any laws to govern this lifestyle, it was recently reported that prominent political and business leaders have pledged to support the cause – financially or otherwise. New Era spoke to some...
Auleria Wakudumo In an ongoing effort to ease the financial burden residents, the Oshakati Town Council announced the continuation of waiving all residents’ municipal accounts in arrears. This measure forms part of the council’s commitment to provide relief to its residents, especially in these challenging economic times. Last year in September, Council announced that all...
The Anti-Corruption Commission has highlighted the need for enhanced transparency to promote accountability and build public trust in the political system. This follows concerns raised about political accountability, as noted in the anti-graft body’s recent annual report. The ACC stated while members of parliament (MPs) are well-versed in the rules, “challenges such as failures to...
Hilma Nakanduungile EENHANA – On a scorching hot Monday afternoon, the deputy minister of marginalised communities Royal /Ui/o/oo, who was on a three-day visit to Ohangwena, arrived at the Olukula San Community Centre in the Okongo constituency. The centre is home to about 100 San people. /Ui/o/oo’s entourage consisted of esteemed leaders like Ohangwena governor...
Lahja Nashuuta The stage is set. The Popular Democratic Movement will hold its intraparty congress this weekend to elect its leadership for the next five years. PDM is scheduled to have an electoral congress on Saturday in Katima Mulilo, Zambezi region. The party will also launch its election manifesto there. With no clear opponent in...
Charles Ndeumane ONGWEDIVA – Action Democratic Movement (ADM) interim president Vincent Kanyetu said the ruling party has liberated the country, but it is time for his party to fulfil the liberation agenda. ADM promises poverty eradication and employment opportunities for unemployed graduates. Speaking to New Era last week, Kanyetu provided a glimpse into what was...