Iuze Makube A re-run of last year’s general elections could erode the trust of hundreds of voters who turned up to vote. Moreover, the cost of the exercise could be astronomical, political commentators say. The political commentators were speaking in light of a current court action challenging the outcome of that election, citing several irregularities....
Residents from the northern regions are increasingly alarmed by a surge in violent attacks attributed to Angolan fuel smugglers operating in the informal market known as “Ngungula”. Victims report being stabbed, assaulted and robbed of money, cell phones, and other valuables immediately after purchasing cheaper, smuggled fuel. Ngungula, a colloquial term for fuel illegally imported...
Rudolf Geiseb ICT minister Emma Theofelus said Namibia is doing all it can to evade cybersecurity threats. Theofelus told New Era this week that the Cybercrime Bill, which is currently in Parliament, is amongst strategies being employed to tackle the matter. The Bill, she said, is expected to ensure the development and implementation of mechanisms...
ONANDJOKWE – Expectant mothers at the Onandjokwe District Hospital have expressed frustration during the rainy season. They struggle to prepare food due to a lack of proper cooking facilities. They live at Ewalanda waiting ward – as the area is known locally. It is located in the Hospital, where they cook in the open. This...
Swanu president Evalistus Kaaronda described the late Alfred Angula as a tireless advocate for workers’ rights. He said he is one of Africa’s most committed and influential trade union leaders, whose legacy will continue to inspire future generations. Angula, a prominent figure in Namibia’s trade union movement, passed away on 31 December 2024, aged 59. ...
KEETMANSHOOP – //Kharas governor Aletha Frederick has called on regional leadership to unite in unwavering collaboration and dedicate themselves as devoted servants of their communities. Frederick made this appeal in a statement shared with Nampa yesterday as part of her New Year’s message to the inhabitants of the //Kharas region. “It is imperative that we...
OMUTHIYA – A dolomite rock covering the town of Tsumeb has hindered the town’s development efforts for years, as demolishing it requires a huge budget and specialised skills. According to the Tsumeb Municipality acting CEO Frans Enkali on Monday, due to the solid rock, the municipality was unable to dig trenches to electrify Kuvukiland informal...
Lahja Nashuuta The Ministry of Education, Arts and Culture plans to spend close to N$8 billion to address current hiccups facing the country’s education system over the next seven years. The ministry charter, launched at the end of last year, shows that N$7 269 247 000 will be acquired to improve the national education needs...
Aletta Shikololo Rudolf Gaiseb OKAHANDJA – Residents of Okahandja’s Ekunde and Five-Rand informal settlements on the town’s outskirts have shot down council’s assertions that it has tackled most challenges in their area. The Okahandja municipality has said it has done its best to tackle challenges in the town’s informal settlements, where residents have complained of...
Auleria Wakudumo Namibia Democratic Party (NDP) leader Martin Lukato has won the hearts of Namibians following his party’s historic win of a single seat in parliament. Recently, Namibians from all corners of the country have rallied together to raise funds to make sure the NDP president’s transition to the August House becomes a smooth one....