A Chinese construction company that lost out on a lucrative tender worth N$7 billion to upgrade the Hosea Kutako International Airport had reportedly made a commitment to pay close to N$100 million into an account designated by a local law firm.
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2020-05-152024-05-07National
Ministry finds shelter for rape victim
The gender ministry has found safe shelter for a victim of gender-based violence following a New Era report yesterday.
Gender minister Doreen Sioka yesterday said the 19-year-old victim from Ohangwena region, who has claimed sexual exploitation and abuse by her close relatives and neighbour, will be placed in a place of safety.
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2020-05-152024-04-30Front Page News
No new flashy cars for ministers
The Presidency believes a saving of up to N$200 million would be realised following an executive decision to stop the acquisition of new vehicles for ministers and public office-bearers for the next five years.
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2020-05-152024-04-30Front Page News
Schools could reopen early for critical grades
Some education stakeholders have agreed amongst themselves that learners who are in critical grades, especially in grade 11 and 12, should resume classes by 3 June.
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2020-05-152024-06-18Front Page News
Orano donates N$6 million worth of water to Erongo
Orano Mining Namibia has made a once-off donation of 200 000 cubic metres (200 million litres) of desalinated water, valued at N$6 million, to the local authorities in the coastal area.
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2020-05-152024-04-30Front Page News
Vioolsdrift border post reopens
Panic that erupted at the South African side of the Vioolsdrift border since Tuesday has been restored with the reopening of the border late on Wednesday night.
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2020-05-152024-05-07Columns
Raising Naneni – Teaching our children religious tolerance
I have made friendships with incredible people from all walks of life and this includes different religious beliefs.
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2020-05-152024-05-07Columns
Sorry ngo – To drink or not to – the moral judgment
Remember how the discoteca just had to glue you to the dancefloor because DJ Thabo kept playing your favourite number – song after song – to keep you there until those bright lights of “shame” came on in the wee hours of the morning and you had to quickly make your way out of the club before that undesired outjie who had his eyes on you could recognise you since your chompoms and you jas-skeered his pockets empty after he bought you guys tons of drinks and braai meat all night?
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2020-05-152024-05-07Editorial
Editorial – Flattening the curve comes at a cost
The economic destruction caused by the Covid-19 outbreak is being felt across industries in our country, particularly the tourism and hospitality sector, which has literally been brought to its knees.
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2020-05-152024-05-07Letters
Letter – Nurses’ role in prevention and control of emerging diseases
The celebration of International Nurses’ Day on Tuesday, 12 May 2020 coincides with the International Year of Nurses and Midwives.