Auleria Wakudumo ONANGHULO- The partially completed structure housing the anticipated Onanghulo clinic in the Ohangwena region has been deteriorating, with parts of it turning into a termite mound. From the outside, the clinic appears modern and well-built, but shocking damage is visible inside. A door leading to the men’s toilet has been engulfed by termites,...
ONGWEDIVA – The construction of the long-awaited maternity ward at Onandjokwe Hospital is nearing completion. This was revealed by Oshikoto regional health director Joshua Nghipangelwa in an interview with New Era. He said the construction commenced in 2016, but it was delayed because of the challenges faced by the contractor. The contractor has refused to...
ONGWEDIVA – A shocking discovery of suspected drought relief food has once again raised questions about the mismanagement of aid meant for vulnerable communities. On Friday, residents stumbled upon buried cans of fish along the gravel road leading to the Gabus Lodge near Otavi in the Otjozondjupa region. The quantity of the food remains unknown. ...
Katima Mulilo – The sudden dissolution of the Katima Mulilo Town Council has sent mixed reactions through the community, drawing sharply contrasting responses from the town’s leadership. Minister of Urban and Rural Development James Sankwasa officially dissolved the council in a notice published in the Government Gazette on 15 August 2025. Citing Section 92(2) of...
Taimi Haihambo OSHIKUKU – Renowned Namibian ophthalmologist Dr Helena Ndume has accused “tenderpreneurs” of driving up costs and making it harder for doctors to treat patients. Speaking during her ongoing cataract surgery campaign at the Oshikuku State Hospital in the Omusati region, she said despite conducting eye operations in Namibia for over 30 years, this...
Zebaldt Ngaruka The City of Windhoek has made significant progress in bringing municipal services closer to Groot Aub. Lately, the City opened offices at the settlement to ease the burden of travelling for those living there. The structure is made of containers moulded into a modernoffice. Public Relations Officer, Lydia Amutenya, said the City procured...
Lylie Joel NKURENKURU – The Maurus Nekaro Conservancy in the Kavango West region is grappling with significant management challenges that threaten its wildlife conservation mission. Manager of the conservancy Muhepa Matheus said this during discussions between conservancy officials and parliamentary standing committee members specialising in natural resources here last week. Established in 2016 and gazetted...
Taimi Haihambo ONGWEDIVA – With only two days to go until the Ongwediva Annual Trade Fair 2025 (OATF), the town is buzzing with excitement as people arrive from different parts of the country. Accommodation in Ongwediva is fully booked, and spaces are quickly running out. Ongwediva mayor Taara Shalyefu said he is delighted to see...
Kaino Sheehama OTJERUNDA – Spreader Fishing Company has donated information and communication technology (ICT) equipment worth N$150 000 to the Directorate of Education in the Kunene region. The donation, which includes laptops and projectors, is a boost to three rural schools, which are the beneficiaries of the donation. Deputy education minister Dino Balloti, who received...
Lahja Nashuuta The Swapo Elders’ Council Secretary for Information and Mobilisation, Karin Shikalepo, on Saturday extended a helping hand to Elfriede #Kharises, a resident of Dordabis, who was left destitute after a fire destroyed her home and all her belongings on the evening of Friday, 8 August 2025. Shikalepo donated food items, clothing, bedding, building...