Namibia is a country characterised by a diverse population and most beautiful landscapes in Africa. One of such landscapes is the panhandle region called Zambezi. On the contrary, fellow citizens residing in the interior of the country view Zambezi as a remote region to travel to or reside in. This narrative has been lingering in...
Thomas ‘Striker’ Mabuku rested on 25 July 2024. I am moved to pay tribute to this sports hero, a man whose name became almost synonymous with sports in the Caprivi (now Zambezi) region. My first encounter with Thomas Mabuku was not in person, but through the stories and acclaim that surrounded him. He was one...
The just-concluded general registration of voters process tells a story of change in Namibia’s voter dynamics, necessitating a shift in planning and logistics. It is time to acknowledge it can no longer be business as usual. The new generation of voters want comfort and avoid ‘inconveniences’, especially when they are not sure if things will...
Lewcor Holdings (Pty) Ltd v Sperrgebiet Diamond Mining (Pty) Ltd [2024] NAHCMD 426 (29 July 2024) Facts The applicants launched an urgent application on 23 January 2024, essentially seeking an interim interdict which was to prevent the respondent from removing certain mining assets, machinery, equipment, and accessory items from Elizabeth Bay Mine, situated at 455R+59P,...
The registration of eligible voters came to a close nationwide yesterday in what may be the biggest election for Namibians to choose the new head of state. Anticipation is growing for those who are eligible to vote, as they now wait for the November elections to come. New Era spoke to residents of the Khomas...
The Namibia Local Business Association met with President Nangolo Mbumba at State House on Wednesday to express concern over issues they see as pertinent to the survival of local businesses. The smuggling of cheap fuel from Angola, protection of local businesses, the repo rate and government procurement formed part of the discussions. The State House...
The Namibian Competition Commission imposed a N$5 million fine on four entities in the cement industry for merging without notifying the Commission, and implementing the merger without approval. The entities fined are Fan Qingmei, Wang Zhongke, Hong Xiang Holdings LTD and Whale Rock Cement Pty (Ltd). The Commission noted that it is concerned about mergers...
Albertina Nakale John Muyamba KATIMA MULILO – Khwe designated chief Thaddeus Chedau has criticised the delays in his application to be the leader of his community within the Bwabwata National Park. The Khwe have lived in the park since time immemorial. “I think the delay is from the government and the Hambukushu Traditional Authority. The...
Elago Shipanga The Grootfontein Correctional Facility’s industrial workshop is set to become a major furniture manufacturing centre, supplying government ministries and agencies. This plan was announced by Deputy Commissioner General of the Namibia Correctional Services (NSC), Sam Shaalulange, at a handover ceremony of repaired furniture to Kalenga English Primary School in Grootfontein on Friday. Shaalulange,...
With just three months left before the Presidential and National Assembly elections, Namibia has not fully implemented a crucial recommendation aimed at improving the electoral process. The Southern African Development Community (SADC) Electoral Observation Mission (SEOM) made 12 recommendations, following the 2019 elections, but Namibia only managed to implement four of the recomendation and one...