Despite the critical role agriculture plays and the persistence to continuously develop the sector in Namibia, it still contributes only about 6% of the country’s gross domestic product (GDP). This is while more than 70% of the population relies on it for their livelihoods. The Namibia Statistics Agency (NSA)’s provisional census results announced recently show...
KATIMA MULILO – The adage ‘No parent should have to bury their child’ truly reflected the sombre and heart-wrenching mood during the memorial and burial of the four minors who recently tragically died in Katima Mulilo. Maureen Simataa (3), Variety Lubilo (6), Mwaka Muzimisa (4) and Chimbo Matengu (3) died last week after they suffocated...
WALVIS BAY – In a surprising move, Knowledge Ndunge Ipinge, an influential young politicianfrom Walvis Bay, has rejoined the Swapo Party. He previously ran as an independent candidate during the 2020 elections, and represented the Walvis Bay Rural constituency. In an interview with New Era, he said he has always remained affiliated with the party....
Rudolf Gaiseb Disgruntled members of the Katutura Residents Committee who were accompanied by Khomasdal activists, went to the Government Office Park on Wednesday morning, to demand an explanation regarding municipal debt write-offs and the removal of Redforce as a municipal debt-collector. Their demands, contained in letters delivered to the ministry, included the end of using...
Lahja Nashuuta When Marlayn Mbakera resigned from a well-paying job to stand as councillor in a by-election, eight months before the election, those close to her thought she had lost it. But she won the by-election. And she keeps on winning, with a seat in the next parliament a distinct possibility, as she rapidly rises through...
Zebaldt Ngaruka EPUKIRO – The chairperson of the Omaheke land board, Elias Tutu Muundjua, has said most of the region’s communal grazing areas are fenced off illegally by community members. He made these remarks in an interview with New Era during the Ministry of Agriculture, Water and Land Reform’s visit to the region recently. Land...
To shape the future of vending activities in the Tukondjeni market, well-known as Stop n Shop, the City of Windhoek engaged the vending operators in that area regarding their operations. The City has instructed the vendors to clean the marketplace by next Sunday. The meeting aimed to find solutions for locating the vendors. It addressed...
Zebaldt Ngaruka KARIBIB – The director of sport development in the Ministry of Sport, Youth and National Service, Jo-Ann Manuel, has called on those running sports in the country to safeguard corporate partnerships. She made these remarks during the 10th edition of the QKR Namibia Navachab half-marathon, held in the town of Karibib in the...
Outgoing chairman of Julinho Sporting Dino Ballotti has articulated that the recent amalgamation of three clubs will elevate them into a fully integrated football organisation. The clubs involved are Julinho Sporting, Girls and Goals as well as Athletic Club Football Academy, who joined forces last week to establish a comprehensive football entity. This merger encompasses...
Zebaldt Ngaruka OZOMBOUVAPA – Epukiro Chiefs, having recently qualified for the Omaheke Third Division, is now focused on ascending to Namibia’s premier football division. This historic club, originating from a small constituency in Omaheke, has a rich legacy of developing talented players in the 1980s and 1990s, and has garnered numerous awards in regional football...