The collapse of a dam in north-eastern Nigeria has caused severe flooding, destroyed thousands of homes and worsened a dire humanitarian crisis. The flooding in Borno state has affected a million people, the state governor said on Wednesday, straining resources as authorities scramble to rescue residents and place them in temporary shelters. A video of...
Lahja Nashuuta A total of 44 local authorities could not account for public resources entrusted to them after failing to comply with basic accounting principles as required by the law. This is after 21 local authorities, seven municipalities and 16 village councils failed to submit their 2022-2023 financial reports as per Sections 87 (1) and (2)...
Auleria Wakudumo KHORIXAS – A 62-year-old man from the Donkerhoek informal settlement in Khorixas, whose shack is made from old bed wires and springs as well as car parts, says community members do not respect him, while some use his shack as a public toilet. Ellie Nabeb said apart from using his shack as a...
Since 2021, 220 men have committed suicide in the Omusati region, official statistics show. During the same period, 57 women also committed suicide.In 2021, 46 men committed suicide, while in 2022, the number increased to 61. In 2023, the number went up to 75 men. So far this year, 38 men have reportedly committed suicide...
Newly-appointed French and Venezuelan ambassadors to Namibia aim to strengthen cooperation, with a focus on trade, investment, cultural exchange and educational partnerships. The two ambassadors presented their letters of credence to President Nangolo Mbumba at State House yesterday, outlining their respective countries’ plans to deepen cooperation with Namibia across various sectors. In a side-interview at...
WALVIS BAY – The Okapale fishermen – employed under the Government Redress Programme by Iyaloo Women Group Investment – are struggling to make ends meet as the company allegedly failed to pay their full salaries. The government allocated fishing quotas to various fishing companies in exchange for employment for fishermen previously employed by Namsov and...
WALVIS BAY – Embattled Dâure Daman Traditional Authority chief Sagarias Seibeb has poured cold water over his alleged toppling, maintaining he is very much in charge. Seibeb has been accused of sowing division within the community and mishandling its resources. His response comes after the community, in a meeting held earlier, unanimously decided to remove...
Police Inspector General Joseph Shikongo has described his recent trips to China and the United States as highly productive. He highlighted the knowledge he gained in policing strategies and Namibia’s campaign for the vice presidency of Interpol. Shikongo revealed this during an extensive interview with New Era last Wednesday before he left for China to...
Belinda Kulatau RUNDU- Born in Sharukwe village in Kavango East region 36 years ago, Venancia Ruhepo Sindano has turned her hobby into a profitable business. Sindano, who owns Chepo’s Kitchen, which operates from a free-standing room in Kehemu, says being an orphan pushed her to always look for income-generating business ideas. “Having lost our parents...
Iuze Mukube Due to the long-standing lack of availability of dialysis services in public health facilities, the ministry of health made the decision to establish dialysis services across the country. This is to meet patient needs and for increased access to these services. Health minister Dr Kalumbi Shangula, who officiated at the commissioning of the...