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Sitting in the waiting area of a local hospital, it is a busy Saturday morning marking the first day of the long weekend, one wonders how nurses and doctors manage to handle a high number of patients coming into the hospital.

The Kenya starvation cult death incident that came to light two weeks ago is just one of many misguided beliefs linked to religious practices. For thousands of years, people have turned to religious practices to help them deal with issues of life and death, loss and meaning, freedom from guilt, as well as hope in ending suffering from earthly challenges. 

The United Nations Human Rights Council Special Rapporteurs are requesting answers from both the Namibian and German governments regarding how they have been dealing with the issue of genocide, apology and reparations.

There is a lot of hype around the developing oil and gas sector in Namibia. While development is taking place and there are many benefits to reap in the long- term, there are decisions we need to make concerning this industry which will have long-term effects on our nation.

As I sit down to write this article, I can’t help but feel an overwhelming sense of frustration and sadness. The question that has been haunting me for a long time is, do we all have equal opportunity in this world? And the more I think about it, the more I am convinced that the answer is a resounding no.

Chindongo Immanuel Chindongo - Teacher
Ministry of Education, Arts and Culture

Information ministry executive director Audrin Mathe (AM) spoke to New Era’s Edward Mumbuu (EM) on a buffet of issues, including the government’s agenda,

Okorukambe constituency councillor Rocco Nguvauva has bemoaned the growing trend of beneficiaries sub-leasing government resettlement farms to third parties, saying such tendencies undermine efforts to address the intense land question. 

Police in the Zambezi region reported that a total of 824 cattle valued at more than N$4.94 million were stolen between April 2022 and April 2023.

Namibian Police deputy inspector general Elias Mutota announced an investigation into a case of murder against the police officers who shot and killed five men in Okahandja last Tuesday.