Kaviveterue Virere Clinical psychologist Shaun Whittaker has condemned the rising cases of fathers raping their own children in Namibia. He described such acts as “national emergencies” and “one of the most disturbing forms of violence imaginable.” In an interview with New Era, Whittaker said there is a total breakdown of morals, trust and humanity when...
SWAKOPMUND – The Popular Democratic Movement (PDM) has lost five more members who opted to contest as independent candidates or join other political parties in the upcoming elections. The members were expelled from the PDM for their intention to contest as independent candidates aginst the party. The current chairperson of the Walvis Bay municipal council,...
Iuze Mukube A local microlending company has dragged the government through the finance ministry to court over the decision to cease payroll deductions on its Payroll Deduction Management System (PDMS) by 30 November. Entrépo Finance instituted an urgent application in the Windhoek High Court claiming that the decision to discontinue deduction codes from being loaded...
Zebaldt Ngaruka EPUKIRO – The role of grandparents in the lives of learners was recently honoured and celebrated at all N/a’ an ku sê schools in Namibia. At each school, learners showed various performances, storytelling sessions, shared meals, prepared songs, poems and short dramas to honour their grandparents on the prestigious event. The N/a’ an...
Omusati regional governor Immanuel Shikongo has proposed funding for the construction of access roads to prevent schools and hospitals from closing during the rainy season. He said records show that during recent flooding, about 47 schools were closed, with 60 schools being affected due to high water levels. Furthermore, over 26 000 learners in...
A passionate small-scale farmer from the Etunda Irrigation Produce in the Omusati region has shown generosity by donating 100 cabbages to Oshifo Police inmates and 50 cabbages to Wisdom Private School at Okapika village. Maria Ashipala owns a thriving vegetable plot at Etunda. Speaking to New Era, she said her contribution comes from a deep...
KEETMANSHOOP –The Namibia Training Authority (NTA) on Friday held a consultation on its Work Integrated Learning (WIL) regulations in the //Kharas region. The exercise forms part of national stakeholders’ consultations across the country on WIL. The consultations are aimed at soliciting inputs from stakeholders at grassroot level, which will then be integrated into the bill...
KONGOLA – Urban and Rural Development Minister James Sankwasa has promised to address years of stalled development in Kongola settlement, following an emotional outcry from residents and traditional leaders over “broken promises and neglect.” The minister’s visit on Sunday came days after the Mashi Traditional Authority, led by Chief Joseph Tembwe Mayuni, submitted a memorandum...
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has issued a national call of confidence in Major General Anne-Marie Nainda, urging global support for her candidacy as president of Interpol and positioning Namibia at the forefront of international security leadership. Speaking at the Women, Peace and Security (WPS) Conference last week, President Nandi-Ndaitwah said Namibia is “ready to lead the...
Lahja Nashuuta OSHAKATI – The construction of Namibia’s first modern Intensive Care Unit (ICU) at the Oshakati Intermediate Hospital is nearing completion, with 90% of the work already done. The state-of-the-art facility, valued at N$35 million, is scheduled for completion on 22 November 2025. Once operational, it will serve as a regional referral centre for...