President Nangolo Mbumba has urged Namibians to unite in the fight against poverty, emphasising the importance of decent work and social protection as key pillars in improving the lives of all citizens. “I urge all Namibians to play their part in lifting one another. Through unity and collaboration, we can realise a poverty-free Namibia,” he...
Barry Rukoro, the president of a National Unity Democratic Organisation (NUDO) breakaway group, has insisted that his faction’s newly-formed coalition with Swanu will not cripple Nudo. The marriage will also have no bearing on the party’s operations nor will it affect Nudo’s relevance, the former football administrator said. Rukoro provided the surety to his followers...
KATIMA MULILO – Health minister Kalumbi Shangula said Namibia has made strides and progress in areas like reducing maternal mortality. In a speech read on his behalf by Zambezi governor Lawrence Sampofu during this year’s belated World Population Day celebration last week, he referred to the latest data of 2020,which indicates that the maternal mortality...
ONGWEDIVA – Several traditional leaders, church leaders and psychologists have spoken out on the prevalence of rape incidents in Namibia. In most cases, minors, pensioners and men have all become victims of rape at the hands of their guardians, or those who ought to be protecting them. Another strange phenomenon has taken centre-stage. It involves...
Himba mother Jakarisiua Tjiurua said she does not sit idle at home while her children languish in poverty. She has decided to take on the gruelling task of copper stone mining at Ohungumure village near Opuwo. Traditionally seen as men’s work due to its physical demands, mining has become a lifeline for Tjiurua and her...
OUTAPI – As the hot sun beats down relentlessly, a group of vulnerable pregnant and sick women have found solace under the shade of thorn trees which have shedleaves. This is about 400 metres from the Outapi District Hospital in the Omusati region. Among the expecting mothers housed under thorn trees is Selma Malakia from...
A 26-year-old woman lost over N$190 000 after she was allegedly scammed by a 28-year-old pastor of a revival church in Outapi. Deputy commissioner Andreas Johannes confirmed the incident, stating that a case has been opened against the pastor. “He is under a warrant of arrest,” he said. Johannes added that the police have spoken...
Independent Patriots for Change (IPC) spokesperson Imms Nashinge said bureaucratic obstacles and centralised governance continue to undermine the party’s ability to implement much-needed projects. In an exclusive interview with New Era on Friday, he shed light on the challenges faced by the party in local authorities, where it holds significant influence. While the IPC has...
The ruling party has made significant strides in the development of Namibia and should be given another mandate to govern, a Swapo think tank member said at the weekend. Toini Sam, who was addressing the ruling party faithful of Moses |Garoëb in Windhoek East constituency, said Swapo’s record in education, health and infrastructure development should...
ONANDJOKWE – Expectant mothers currently waiting to deliver at Onandjokwe Intermediate Hospital in Ewalanda have expressed frustration over fellow women who are constantly stealing their belongings. During a visit to Ewalanda last week, the women mentioned that food, clothes, money, and nappies are always stolen. Those who spoke to this publication said even their cell...