Outgoing police regional commander for Kavango East, Commissioner Johanna Ngondo today handed over the instruments of authority to the new regional commander, Commissioner Andreas Haingura who will take charge from the region on 1 September. Ngondo will now be stationed at the NamPol headquarters under the office of Lieutenant General of the Namibian Police, Joseph...
The Popular Democratic Movement’s top brass have the party’s regional coordinator in Zambezi, Geoffrey Mwilima (left) as their national spokesperson. Lascan Sikosi (right), the current regional treasure and deputy mayor of Katima Mulilo will act in the position vacated by Mwilima until the regional leadership appoints a new regional coordinator.Photo: Aron Mushaukwa
The City Police arrested two suspects this morning for allegedly consistently terrorising residents around Khomasdal, Dorado Park and Rocky Crest through robberies and assaults. Chief Leevi Ileka of the City Police stated that there have been numerous cases reported in those areas.Photo: Pricilla Mukokobi
Renowned Zambian artist Elton Mulenga, known as Yo Maps, who was arrested in July at The Loft in Windhoek for working without a work permit, is set to return and perform in Windhoek at The Temperature in September.Photo: Contributed
OSHAKATI – Oshakati residents are apparently abusing funeral policies by using them as a get-rich-quick scheme for people they are not even related to. As such, death claims have become a sought-after document for those looking to make a quick buck. The allegation is that a number of Oshakati residents have a tendency to cover...
KHORIXAS – President Nangolo Mbumba has called on Kunene traditional leaders to work with the government in ensuring that social issues facing their communities are attended to. The President made these remarks during a meeting with traditional leaders as well as regional and local authorities’ councillors in Khorixas on Wednesday. During the meeting, the Head...
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 – 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...
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...
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.