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Modesty, calmness and composure are but a few features that quintessentially set lawmaker Maximalliant Katjimune apart among the political elite, who now happen to be his peers. 

Willem Amutenya has been making waves in the political scene in recent times, with many pundits considering him one of Namibia’s fastest rising politicians. New Era’s Aletta Shikololo sat down with the 35-year-old Amutenya to discuss his political journey, pertinent youth issues, and his vision for the future.

Certain quarters of the Kunene business community have claimed exclusion in major State tenders, saying unlike in other regions, indigenous inhabitants do not enjoy preference in the awarding process.

A crisis meeting by the Namibia University of Science and Technology council to address various allegations of impropriety ended in a cul-de-sac.

B2Gold Namibia, which over the past few months had battled worker unrest and uncertainty over the future of the Otjikoto Mine due to its limited gold resource, will commence with a phased mine closure process.

Namibia has come a long way in its efforts to provide access to quality health services for all and is currently one of the few African countries that allocate at least 15% of its budget to the health sector.

Namibian authorities cannot request for the extradition of Icelandic companies’ executives, alleged to have bribed incarcerated politicians and business people to gain access to Namibia’s fishing quotas, when investigations have not yet been finalised.

A teenage cattle herder is on the run after allegedly accidentally shooting a man at Zigizi village in Kavango West on Wednesday. 

The shelter for expectant women at the Engela State Hospital is in a dilapidated state, which could be a serious health hazard to over 100 women who are accommodated there on short terms.

The duo incarcerated for dealing in cocaine with a street market value of N$206 million have lost their chance to petition the Supreme Court over their conviction.