Albertina Nakale John Muyamba KATIMA MULILO – Khwe designated chief Thaddeus Chedau has criticised the delays in his application to be the leader of his community within the Bwabwata National Park. The Khwe have lived in the park since time immemorial. “I think the delay is from the government and the Hambukushu Traditional Authority. The...
Elago Shipanga The Grootfontein Correctional Facility’s industrial workshop is set to become a major furniture manufacturing centre, supplying government ministries and agencies. This plan was announced by Deputy Commissioner General of the Namibia Correctional Services (NSC), Sam Shaalulange, at a handover ceremony of repaired furniture to Kalenga English Primary School in Grootfontein on Friday. Shaalulange,...
With just three months left before the Presidential and National Assembly elections, Namibia has not fully implemented a crucial recommendation aimed at improving the electoral process. The Southern African Development Community (SADC) Electoral Observation Mission (SEOM) made 12 recommendations, following the 2019 elections, but Namibia only managed to implement four of the recomendation and one...
KATIMA MULILO – Namibian and Zambian defence forces yesterday commenced a bush-clearing operation along the busy borderline as a way of combating increasing border crimes. Namibian Defence Force (NDF) Chief of Staff for Joint Operations, Major General Josua Namindo, said the two nations share excellent bilateral relations dating back to pre-independence days when Zambia played...
ONGWEDIVA – Sex workers who patronised the Okandjengedi bridge in Oshakati have been offered training as graphic designers as well as in needlework, among other skills, to help them get employment or get involved in income-generating activities. In an interview with New Era, some former sex workers said they had been waiting for such opportunities...
TSUMEB – Mobile Telecommunications Limited (MTC) and the Motor-Vehicle Accident Fund of Namibia (MVA) on Wednesday donated eight classrooms, a computer lab and a storeroom worth N$3.4 million to Tsumeb Secondary School. Education minister Anna Nghipondoka handed over the donation at Tsumeb Secondary School in the Oshikoto region. She thanked MTC and the MVA Fund...
Health minister Dr Kalumbi Shangula officially opened the Gcaruhwa Clinic in the Kavango West region on Wednesday. The new clinic is expected to provide essential healthcare services to Gcaruhwa village and the surrounding areas, reducing the need for residents to travel long distances to access medical care. Shangula stated the opening of the clinic is...
The United Democratic Front (UDF) has called on President Nangolo Mbumba to address the delay of the regional council’s budgets, saying it hinders development as capital projects remain at a standstill. Sesfontein constituency councillor and Kunene Regional Council chairperson Hendrik Gaobaeb, the new UDF president, urged Mbumba to adjust the budget cycle to start earlier...
National Assembly (NA) secretary Lydia Kandetu has said parliamentarians are aware of their responsibility to declare assets and interests. The MPs are aware that through asset and interest declarations, they open themselves up for public scrutiny. She said this in response to New Era’s questions on MPs’ continued non-compliance with rules dealing with their asset...
SWAKOPMUND – Namibia has investigated and prosecuted child trafficking cases involving 28 children within the country, as well as from neighbouring countries between 2021 and 2023. Since April 2023 to date, eight cases have been reported, five of which are currently on the court roll. At least one person has been convicted under the Combating...