Rudolf Gaiseb Namibia has dealt with a staggering 2.7 million cyberattacks in 2022. This revelation came to light during Namibia’s first-ever International Cybersecurity Conference and Exhibition (NICSC) that took place from 17 to 19 July 2024 in Windhoek. NICSC chairperson Paulinus Sheehama said, the alarming statistic underscores the urgent need to fortify regulations governing online...
Sawi Hausiku RUNDU – To gain a two-thirds majority in the 2024 Namibian general election on 27 November, the ruling Swapo Party said at least 1.3 or 1.4 million registered voters should go to the polls. Party secretary general Sophia Shaningwa expressed this during the Swapo Party Youth League rally that was held at Rundu...
KEETMANSHOOP – Landless People’s Movement leader Bernadus Swartbooi has expressed concern over the low number of eligible voters who have registered so far in the //Kharas region. He raised these concerns in an interview with Nampa here on Saturday during the belated independence celebration for the Keetmanshoop Urban constituency. “Generally, voter apathy is a...
Paheja Siririka Pricilla Mukokobi The New Era last week embarked on a stakeholders’ engagement session in Lüderitz on the margins of the Miss Teen and Miss Namibia beauty pageants to familiarise itself with the prospects of the town, and seek ways of covering more compelling stories. New Era CEO Christof Maletsky said it is important...
Isai Sipunga In a firm stance against perceived injustice and financial mismanagement, Windhoek residents have issued a comprehensive set of demands to city officials, aiming to address longstanding grievances. They also want the Windhoek municipal council to take them into their confidence and restore community trust. “We no longer trust the City of Windhoek with...
Linea Dishena The Electoral Commission of Namibia does not interfere with the internal affairs of political parties amidst continuous leadership infighting within the Rally for Democracy and Progress. The ECN has been accused by former RDP parliamentarian Kandy Nehova of allegedly taking unprecedented steps by intervening in the internal affairs of the RDP, resulting in...
Charles Ndeumane OKATYALI – Namibian Police Inspector General Joseph Shikongo has officially inaugurated a new police station at Okatyali village in Oshana Region. The office, consisting of the mini-police station, officers’ accommodation and ablution facilities, was built at the cost of more than N$5 million. The police chief said the construction of the station is...
Iuze Mukube Under the ‘Back to School Programme’, the Katutura Central constituency office handed over school uniforms to 50 vulnerable and destitute pupils from all five schools in the constituency. The event was held at the Katutura Community Hall last Wednesday. The 10 learners each were selected from five schools – Moses Van Del Byl,...
Sylvia Hashondali At least six members of indigenous minority groups formed part of the sixth Session of the Children’s Parliament. This was revealed by deputy minister of marginalised communities, Royal |Ui|o|oo on Thursday during his address to the Children’s Parliament on empowering the voices of marginalised communities in shaping Namibia’s future. ||Ui|o|oo mentioned the need...
The last few weeks have seen Omaheke region making great strides in increasing the number of registered voters across its seven constituencies, with the number now well over 31 000. Compared to the last figures of about 20 330 registered voters, which is about 32% of eligible voters, the Electoral Commission of Namibia has made...