Zebaldt Ngaruka EPUKIRO – A low turnout of eligible voters has been observed in the Omaheke region’s seven constituencies in the first month of the general registration of voters exercise. Despite the Electoral Commission of Namibia’s (ECN) efforts to encourage eligible voters to register, the region is experiencing a low turnout. New Era caught up...
Iuze Mukube The concerning pattern of murders in Namibia continued over the weekend. In total, six murders were reported by the Namibian Police Force between Friday and Sunday. The first incident occurred in Ondangwa on Friday. The suspect, identified as Elia Shitongeni Hamukwaya, a male aged 38, allegedly killed his girlfriend, Emilia Nangombe (34), before...
A 36-year-old medical doctor, accused of raping his seven-year-old son, wants the court to release him on a warning. The doctor, who may not be named to protect the identity of the alleged victim, and his mother are facing a charge of rape each. It is alleged by the State that they sexually violated the...
RUNDU – The government, through NamWater, commenced on Monday with the N$665 million conventional water purification plant at Rundu. The project, once completed, is expected to iron out potable water scarcity issues not only in Rundu, but also in areas outside the town’s boundaries. The project will also take water 10km to Mupini village along...
Deputy higher education minister Natalia /Goagoses celebrated a milestone at the Kayec graduation ceremony in Windhoek, honouring the accomplishments of 90 trainees, including 26 trainees with hearing impairments. “I celebrate each of the graduates here today, recognising the challenges they have overcome,” she said. The ceremony, held last week, marked a pivotal moment for these...
RUNDU – Over 1 200 villagers at Maputa received national documents during a recent mass registration of national documents. Broken down, a total of 146 birth certificates, 107 identity cards (IDs), 12 data updates, and two changes of image on IDs were issued, while 1 028 stateless persons were attended to, bringing the total number...
Since the return of some green schemes to the agriculture ministry, there has been continuous production, including at the Etunda Irrigation Project.The project is in the Omusati region. It covers an area of 1 200 hectares (ha), of which 270ha are currently under production on the commercial side. Part of the 270ha, or 210ha, is...
OMARURU – Okahandja-based team Tuk-Tuk won the 4thedition of the Deon Hotto Charity Cup, which took place over the weekend in Omaruru. They played Dynamos, a team from the Ovihitua settlement, in the final. The match after full-time ended in a stalemate, thus going over to penalties, which TukTuk won. They bagged N$20 000 for...
The Brave Warriors of Namibia triumphed over a spirited Lesotho side with a 2-1 victory in their second match of Group C of the Cosafa Cup, held yesterday at the Issac Wolfson Stadium in Gqeberha, South Africa. This marks Namibia’s first win in the tournament, boosting their standing in the group. Namibia’s goals were netted...
Ezekiel Hans, a 17-year-old grade 11 student at St. Paul’s College, is a young and determined football player poised to become a future professional star. Carrying forward his family’s legacy, Hans has been a key player for Ramblers, showing a natural talent and passion for the sport from a very young age. His dedication and...