The Capricorn Foundation recently donated 10 infusion pumps valued at N$264 500 to the Gobabis State Hospital paediatric ward.These pumps are essential for administering fluids to malnourished children admitted to the ward.Veripura Muukua, Capricorn Foundation coordinator, in an interview with Nampa on Tuesday said the pumps were handed over last week. She said approximately 2...
OKAKARARA – Following weeks of uncertainty, Okakarara mayor Samuelline Ngairo says they are working around the clock to ensure that the 16th edition of the Okakarara Annual Trade Fair takes place. If all goes according to the rescue operation, the trade fair will take place next month. Speaking to New Era this week, she admitted that...
WALVIS BAY – Hopes of finding missing engineering student Matheus Sheehama (24) alive were shattered when his remains were discovered, washed ashore at Independence Beach on Tuesday afternoon. Sheehama went missing on 27 July after attending a braai with his girlfriend, who was arrested on Monday in connection with the ongoing case. Five suspects –...
KHORIXAS – President Nangolo Mbumba yesterday inaugurated the Khorixas Vocational Training Centre, breathing life into the hopes of many in Kunene, a region among the poorest in the land. During yesterday’s event that saw the small rusty town of Khorixas come to a standstill, he implored private institutions to join hands with the government through...
The latest statistics from the Motor Vehicle Accident (MVA) Fund indicate that 237 people have died in road accidents countrywide so far this year. The data also reveals that there were 3 153 accidents on Namibia’s roads that caused injury to 3 153 people countrywide during the same period. Namibia is one of the countries...
The Independent Patriots for Change has commended the Electoral Commission of Namibia for a milestone achievement of registering 91% of eligible voters across Namibia and abroad. In a press statement yesterday, the IPC acknowledged that despite challenges, the ECN completed the registration process, responded to queries, and addressed challenges swiftly. The party recently concluded its...
Vice President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has urged the country to explore ways to utilise local uranium resources. Namibia is ranked as the world’s third-largest producer of uranium, but the country still imports about 70% of its electricity. “As our country becomes a more prominent player in the supply of uranium, we should also consider how Namibia...
Township Rollers’ media officer Pako Lebanna said playing against African Stars would provide a valuable opportunity to assess the team’s readiness for the upcoming FNB Botswana Premier League season. The two teams will square off this Saturday at Independence Stadium in Windhoek at 16h00 in what is expected to be a thrilling encounter between the...
The Namibian Correctional Service and the Namibian Navy both have a lot to play for next weekend, in the MTC Namibian Netball Premier League in Otjiwarongo. The games will be taking place at the Paresis Stadium. Head coach of NCS, the defending champions, Terry Tuaire said they are happy with the progress the players have...
Legendary football player Fillemon ‘Kaskas’ Angula died on Monday at his home near Ondangwa. He was 49 years old. The Namibian Police Force’s crime investigations coordinator in Oshana region, Frederick Ndjadila, confirmed to Nampa on Monday that Angula was discovered deceased at around 12h00 at Iindangungu village. “He was found dead in the bathroom of...