The Omusati region recorded about 200 rape cases from January last year until now. In many instances, those society entrusts with protecting the vulnerable, including fathers, grandfathers and pastors, are implicated in these crimes. Omusati’s Namibian Police commander Ismael Basson said it is unacceptable that the girl child, in particular, as well as minor boys...
KEETMANSHOOP – Leader of the official opposition McHenry Venaani said the significant revenue losses of about N$230 million at Namib Desert Diamonds (Namdia) are deeply troubling, and warrant immediate and rigorous scrutiny. In a media statement on Wednesday, he called on the chairperson of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Natural Resources, Tjekero Tweya, to initiate...
Former president Hifikepunye Pohamba has urged the Legislature and Judiciary to develop stringent measures and laws to mitigate the impact of verbal attacks and insults on national leaders. He made these remarks on Saturday during the conferment ceremony of President Nangolo Mbumba, the fourth President of Namibia. President Mbumba was conferred with the Order of...
Swapo’s secretary general Sophia Shaningwa last week verbally attacked a journalist who sought information regarding the party’s recent trip to Zimbabwe. Instead of providing the update that was requested, she resorted to derogatory language, labelling the journalist as ‘sent’, ‘nosey’ and ‘meddling in her business’. Irritated by the journalist’s approach, she refused to answer questions,...
Namibia is a country characterised by a diverse population and most beautiful landscapes in Africa. One of such landscapes is the panhandle region called Zambezi. On the contrary, fellow citizens residing in the interior of the country view Zambezi as a remote region to travel to or reside in. This narrative has been lingering in...
Thomas ‘Striker’ Mabuku rested on 25 July 2024. I am moved to pay tribute to this sports hero, a man whose name became almost synonymous with sports in the Caprivi (now Zambezi) region. My first encounter with Thomas Mabuku was not in person, but through the stories and acclaim that surrounded him. He was one...
Lewcor Holdings (Pty) Ltd v Sperrgebiet Diamond Mining (Pty) Ltd [2024] NAHCMD 426 (29 July 2024) Facts The applicants launched an urgent application on 23 January 2024, essentially seeking an interim interdict which was to prevent the respondent from removing certain mining assets, machinery, equipment, and accessory items from Elizabeth Bay Mine, situated at 455R+59P,...
The registration of eligible voters came to a close nationwide yesterday in what may be the biggest election for Namibians to choose the new head of state. Anticipation is growing for those who are eligible to vote, as they now wait for the November elections to come. New Era spoke to residents of the Khomas...
The Namibia Local Business Association met with President Nangolo Mbumba at State House on Wednesday to express concern over issues they see as pertinent to the survival of local businesses. The smuggling of cheap fuel from Angola, protection of local businesses, the repo rate and government procurement formed part of the discussions. The State House...
The Namibian Competition Commission imposed a N$5 million fine on four entities in the cement industry for merging without notifying the Commission, and implementing the merger without approval. The entities fined are Fan Qingmei, Wang Zhongke, Hong Xiang Holdings LTD and Whale Rock Cement Pty (Ltd). The Commission noted that it is concerned about mergers...