2023-08-04Edward Mumbuu The country’s anti-graft agency has been alerted about potential corruption in the awarding of a tender by the City of Windhoek that could cost residents over N$200 million. View more
2023-08-16Edward Mumbuu While last year’s intraparty congress dust refuses to settle, party vice president Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah says only a united Swapo can regain what it lost in the last elections. View more
2023-08-29Edward Mumbuu The University of Namibia is investigating Affirmative Repositioning movement head Job Amupanda, a lecturer at the university, over alleged misconduct. View more
2023-08-31Edward Mumbuu An employee, accused of stealing at least N$2 million from the Namibia College of Open Learning, has resigned while still under investigation, a statement issued by the institution reveals. View more
2023-09-18Edward Mumbuu Swapo Party Women’s Council secretary Fransina Kahungu has reiterated that party vice president Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah is their sole and authentic candidate ahead of next year’s presidential elections. View more
2023-09-18Edward Mumbuu The Namibian government should identify and reduce implicit fees associated with obtaining registration and animal movement permits especially for pastoralists, a recent study suggests. View more
2023-09-21Edward Mumbuu The Namibian Correctional Service has downplayed forex trader-turned-politician Michael Amushelelo’s near-death experience while under their care. View more
2023-09-25Edward Mumbuu Landless People’s Movement leader Bernadus Swartbooi has taken a dig at some local media houses, where media ethics have seemingly been thrown out of the window. View more
2023-09-29Edward Mumbuu 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. View more
2023-10-12Edward Mumbuu For the 2021/22 financial year, the northern town of Ongwediva was brushed with an adverse opinion by auditor general Junias Kandjeke. View more
2023-10-16Edward Mumbuu Auditor general Junias Kandjeke has given the Opuwo Town Council a disclaimer opinion for its failure to fully account for public resources entrusted to it. View more
2023-11-03Edward Mumbuu A draft law seeking changes to the Electoral Act was received with mixed feelings, with some MPs feeling some proposals give the president unfettered powers. View more
2023-11-06Edward Mumbuu The University of Namibia’s management says the envisaged camera installation on some of its campuses is meant to enhance security at the university and not to spy on staff or students. View more
2023-11-07Edward Mumbuu The United Democratic Front (UDF) is at a crossroads, with its 2023 interparty elective congress being the ultimate defining moment ahead of next year’s general polls. View more
2023-11-09Edward Mumbuu The apprehensions with which the National Equitable Economic Empowerment Framework (NEEEF) Bill has been received by certain quarters are misplaced, as thedraft law seeks to primarily empower previously disadvantaged Namibians. View more
2023-11-21Edward Mumbuu Only 26.5% of the world’s parliamentarians are women, placing the world on the back foot in achieving gender parity, but Namibia could achieve its 50/50 target by 2025. View more
2023-11-27Edward Mumbuu With adequate financial and technical support, small crop farmers can be the game-changers needed by Namibia to achieve food security and revive the country’s 11 agricultural green schemes, which have struggled to reach their full potential. View more
2023-11-29Edward Mumbuu The move by the Judicial Service Commission (JSC) to finally hold public interviews for judges, albeit at its discretion, has been welcomed with open arms. View more
2023-12-01Edward Mumbuu Swapo lawmaker Tobie Aupindi is supporting a motion to erect a shrine in honour of national hero Kaptein Hendrik Witbooi, but also wants the Galton Gate renamed. View more
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