Responding to New Era’s questions by way of a media release, the Judicial Service Commission explained its decision to assign the Fishrot corruption trial to Zimbabwean-born judge Moses Chinhengo, but did not address the perceived lack of transparency.
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89% don’t qualify for home loans – Venaani …claims housing was better during apartheid
Popular Democratic Movement leader McHenry Venaani has once again voiced his concerns regarding government’s response to the housing crisis, stating that it has been inadequate.
Massive increase in tourist arrivals
Although domestic arrival data for 2023 is still being analysed by the environment, forestry and tourism ministry, all indications point to a massive increase in tourist arrivals this year, which has seen the revival of this crucial economic sector.
Indiscipline cost Welwitschias victory
Namibia’s national rugby team, the Welwitschias, threw away a 20-12 halftime lead to lose 32-26 to Uruguay in their final 2023 Rugby World Cup match at the OL Stadium on Wednesday.
Dimension now offers in-country cyber security
Dimension Data Namibia launched its first in-country hosted security platform on 21 September 2023.
Rabies prevalent in northern Namibia
Domestic dogs are responsible for 99% of cases of human rabies, the agriculture ministry has said, and most of these rabies cases are mainly in the Northern Communal Areas (NCAs).
Eye campaign to take a break
After overseeing and restoring the eyesight of thousands of Namibians, Dr Helena Ndume and her team will be going on a hiatus until next year.
USAID reaches 175 000 young girls, women
The United States Agency for International Development through the Ministry of Sports, Youth and National Service reached over 175 000 adolescent girls and women with services to empower them and help prevent HIV infections.
Gobabis concerned group decries alleged nepotism
A group of concerned residents in Gobabis in the Omaheke region, has accused the town’s mayor, Melba Tjozongoro, and the region’s governor, Pijoo Nganate of nepotism.
Extend SIM card registration – Katjimune
Popular Democratic Movement Member of Parliament, Maximalliant Katjimune, has pleaded with information minister Peya Mushelenga to extend the registration of SIM cards, citing a lack of awareness.









