Rudolf Gaiseb Three suspected poachers were shot and killed in the Etosha National Park last Friday, the Namibian Police Force has announced. Members of the police’s anti-poaching unit at Etosha observed shoeprints during their routine foot and vehicle patrols. The following day, they tracked down the suspected poachers. “However, when the suspected poachers noticed that...
It is the first week of school for three of the Haingura sisters, and though they’re understandably apprehensive about their new environment, there’s a sense of renewed hope in the air. Once dimmed by hardship, their dreams for the future are rekindled thanks to the support from the USAID/President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR)-funded...
Chelva Wells The Namibian public healthcare sector performs Caesarean sections (C-sections) for 12% of all births annually, contrasting sharply with the private sector’s 73%. This difference reflects varying practices and resources between the sectors. Executive director in the Ministry of Health and Social Services Ben Nangombe in an interview with Nampa on Tuesday stated that...
WALVIS BAY – British High Commissioner to Namibia Charles Moore’s attendance at a dinner hosted by Walvis Bay mayor and deputy Independent Patriots for Change (IPC) leader Trevino Forbes has raised eyebrows, and sent tongues wagging. This follows speculation about alleged support for the IPC from Britain. When asked about the issue, Forbes told New...
With just seven days before Namibians cast their votes in the Presidential and National Assembly elections, the Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) yesterday dispatched all sensitive electoral materials to 12 regions. This was confirmed by ECN spokesperson De Wet Siluka, who informed New Era that all materials had been sent out under Namibian Police escort,...
Lahja Nashuuta As elections beckon, various political parties have deployed measures to ensure their members adhere to the Electoral Code of Conduct, thereby ensuring peaceful elections. The parties have also condemned mudslinging and other dirty campaign tactics by political adversaries that have become a regular feature in the local political theatre. This week, Landless People’s...
Sawi Hausiku RUNDU – The Namibian Economic Freedom Fighters (NEFF) have voiced dissatisfaction with the Rundu Town Council for removing their campaign posters from street light poles around the town. NEFF spokesperson Teresia Hamurenge told Nampa on Monday that all posters belonging to NEFF, the Landless People’s Movement and the Popular Democratic Movement were removed...
RUNDU – Popular Democratic Movement (PDM) leader and presidential hopeful McHenry Venaani has promised to change the fate of Kavango inhabitants once elected into power. He said no life will be lost due to crocodile attacks while people fetch water. He promised that he would improve the water infrastructure in the two regions. “Brothers and...
Sawi Hausiku NKURENKURU – President Nangolo Mbumba has called on Swapo supporters to remain united and strong in numbers. He asserted that they are too numerous to be defeated by a minority. He made the call while addressing Swapo supporters and sympathisers at a Swapo star rally at Mupini soccer field in Kavango West on...
In Otjomuise, not far from the shopping centre, you will find Lukolongo Christian’s small but well-known shoe shop. Locals here call him ‘Papa Chris’, and his shop has become a favourite spot for those looking to buy good-quality, affordable footwear. He sells second-hand high-end sneakers, sandals, loafers and women’s shoes. Papa Chris also offers shoe...