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Zebaldt Ngaruka EPUKIRO – Following the commencement of the removal of illegal fences in the Otjinene constituency’s Ondorozu village in Omaheke region, the chairperson of the Omaheke Communal Land board Elias Tutu Muundjua advises communities to cooperate with relevant authorities on the ground during the exercise. The then-Ministry of Agriculture, Water and Land Reform (MAWLR)...
Namibia will soon clear the status of about 10 countries which were previously placed on thelist of countries whose citizens required visas to enter Namibia. Government recently declared that Namibia will roll out similar visa requirements on citizens from countries that subject Namibians to stringent visa requirements before allowing entry into such countries. A total...
WALVIS BAY – A trip to an international ocean conference has become a bone of contention among Walvis Bay councillors, with some calling it a waste of resources, while others insist it is a crucial opportunity for learning and exposure. Walvis Bay councillors could not reach consensus over a scheduled trip to attend the 3rd...
RUNDU – The Independent Patriots for Change (IPC) has responded to the resignation of six founding members from its Kavango East branch, with spokesperson Imms Nashinge saying they exercised their democratic right. Nashinge, who is also a Member of Parliament, made the statement in an interview yesterday, following the announcement of the resignations of Patrick...
Rudolf Gaiseb The Namibia Institute of Pathology (NIP)’s six new research centres of excellence (CoE) will reflect the real health challenges Namibians face, and produce real-world solutions. NIP CEO Kapena Tjombonde said as part of their research efforts, the decision to establish the centres was based on the demographics and challenges faced in the country....
Broadcaster Elago Shitaatala said one of the biggest challenges facing journalists when reporting on gender-based violence (GBV) is finding credible and reliable sources. This is because survivors are not willing to share their stories out of fear of victimisation and stigmatisation. Shitaatala hosts the ‘In the Community With Elago’, a show that is aired on...
There are 443 foreign inmates serving sentences in Namibian correctional facilities countrywide, while 12 are awaiting trial. This was revealed by Raphael Hamunyela, the head of the Namibian Correctional Service (NCS). Hamunyela was responding to questions sent by New Era. He indicated that the crimes committed include murder, attempted murder, immigration offences, rape, robbery, stock theft,...
RUNDU – Former National Assembly Swapo chief whip Hamunyera Hambyuka has hit the ground running in his new role as Kavango East governor. Welcoming him to the hotseat, chairperson of the Kavango East Regional Council Damian Maghambayi appealed to the inhabitants to unite and embrace the new era. When the appointment was announced, some inhabitants...
KATIMA MULILO – In the quiet village of Makanga in the Zambezi region, 30-year-old Bupilo Dihutu is scripting a new chapter of resilience. Once a proud member of the Namibian Defence Force (NDF), his life took an unexpected turn in 2017 when he was diagnosed with leprosy, ultimately costing him his career. Today, Dihutu is...
Lahja Nashuuta Government has allocated about N$700 million to formalise informal settlements in the country, Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare has announced. The mass formalisation of informal settlements is expected to begin in Windhoek, Walvis Bay, Rundu, Keetmanshoop and Oshakati by May 2025. Aerial surveys are scheduled for completion by August 2025, with engineers set to...