The 29th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP29), held in Baku, Azerbaijan, unfolded against a backdrop of intensifying climate crises and mounting frustrations from least developed and developing nations. Although framed as a ‘Finance COP,’ the summit exposed the deep inequities in global climate governance, leaving vulnerable nations questioning the sincerity of wealthier countries’ commitments...
As South Africa becomes the first African country to preside over the Group of 20, it is befitting to outline one of the most important achievements of the Brazilian Presidency of the Group. On 18th November, at the opening of the G20 Summit in Rio de Janeiro, president Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva officially launched...
Rudolf Gaiseb Just less than two weeks after its dismal electoral performance, a perfect storm is brewing within the Popular Democratic Movement (PDM). The party now finds itself in a tight spot, a situation which has allegedly forced the official opposition in the National Assembly (NA) to vacate its rented offices in Windhoek West, one...
BUKALO – The Bukalo Village Council is facing several financial challenges, including delayed third-party payments, salary issues and the suspension of medical aid contributions for employees. Despite these obstacles, CEO Anna Sazita has reassured residents that they are working around the clock to address these concerns. “Our third-party service providers are a top priority, and...
Namibia’s enduring friendship with Cuba will be further solidified with President Nangolo Mbumba’s visit to Havana. He is expected to be in Cuba tomorrow to open doors to new areas of cooperation, while reinforcing the deep-rooted relationship between the two nations. Presidential spokesperson Alfredo Hengari told New Era yesterday that the President’s visit is not...
KEETMANSHOOP – With the anticipated production of green hydrogen, coupled with the expected output from oil and gas deposits in the area in and around the !Nami#Nus constituency in the //Kharas region, a great need is projected for the provision of basic services. This is as a significant influx of professional staff and job seekers...
Windhoek High Court Judge Dinnah Usiku on Wednesday sentenced a man who killed his girlfriend over rumours that she was unfaithful by beating her several times with a 14kg stone, to an effective 41 years in jail. She convicted Jeremias Nowaseb (40) of murder, read with the provisions of the Combating of Domestic Violence Act,...
KATIMA MULILO – Police in Zambezi region have re-arrested three of 13 inmates who escaped from Kongola holding cells on Sunday evening. Most of the escapees are Zambian nationals. The three escapees were all re-arrested in the Kongola area. The incident happened when the inmates were being given supper. Zambezi police spokesperson Kisco Sitali said...
Rudolf Gaiseb The Namibian Police have established that a video circulating on social media in which a male inmate is seen being assaulted by other trial-awaiting prisoners in a holding cell, was a ploy aimed at extorting money. The video was taken in the prison holding cell at Okahandja police station in Otjozondjupa region on...
SWAKOPMUND – Erongo police commissioner Nikolaus Kupembona has expressed serious concern over the rising number of road accidents across Namibia. This follows the revelation of alarming national accident statistics during the launch of the annual Road Safety Campaign. In his remarks, he revealed that between 1 January and 31 December 2023, Namibia recorded 98 accidents,...