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Ohamakari commemoration to proceed despite Ovaherero moratorium
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Ohamakari commemoration to proceed despite Ovaherero moratorium

OPUWO – Despite the Ovaherero Traditional Authority leadership moratorium on all Herero commemorative events, certain members of the Ovaherero community will gather this weekend at Okakarara to mark the 120th anniversary of the renowned Battle of Ohamakari. The Ohamakari commemoration is held at Okakarara every year to commemorate the eight-month battle that began on 12...

Okakarara trade fair rescue operation on 
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Okakarara trade fair rescue operation on 

OKAKARARA – Following weeks of uncertainty, Okakarara mayor Samuelline Ngairo says they are working around the clock to ensure that the 16th edition of the Okakarara Annual Trade Fair takes place.  If all goes according to the rescue operation, the trade fair will take place next month.  Speaking to New Era this week, she admitted that...

City’s contract labour system draws ire
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City’s contract labour system draws ire

Iuze Mukube Contractual ward cleaners of the City of Windhoek are imploring management to follow the Labour Commissioner’s directive that all 556 of them must be recruited permanently.  They also say they will not sign any further contracts, particularly the recent five-year contract that the City has put forth.  During a gathering on Monday at...

Alliance to pay NAC N$23.1m
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Alliance to pay NAC N$23.1m

The Windhoek High Court has ordered Alliance Media Namibia to pay Namibia Airports Company more than N$23.1 million for making use of its advertising space at Hosea Kutako International Airport.