To become a modern, high-income country is a dream shared by all developing countries. According to the World Bank, in the period between the end of WWII and 2008, among 200 developing economies, only South Korea and Taiwan (China) moved up from the status of low-income economies to high-income economies. Moreover, among the 101 middle-income...
Indeed, Vice President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has proven to be youthful at heart by handpicking the young activist of the University of Namibia, Fenny Tutjavi (22). Namibia stands on the cusp of a new era as it prepares to witness an unprecedented event in its political landscape – the election of youth representatives to the National...
Former Cabinet minister Sacky Shanghala has filed an urgent application in the Windhoek High Court to have their trial moved from the Windhoek Correctional Facility to another venue. Shanghala told Windhoek High Court acting judge Moses Chinhengo on Friday morning he feels “dehumanised and scandalised” every time a journalist points a camera at him. Shanghala...
Swapo unveiled its 2024 election manifesto at the weekend, signalling a renewed commitment to the nation’s development and unity. The manifesto, themed ‘Unity in Diversity: Natural Resources Beneficiation and Youth Empowerment for Sustainable Development,’ builds on the foundation laid by the party’s 2020-2025 manifesto. The country’s Vice President, Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, who is Swapo’s presidential candidate,...
As Namibia heads to a pivotal election in November, the Independent Patriots for Change unveiled an ambitious manifesto filled with bold promises on Saturday. From slashing youth unemployment to reducing slums by half, the party’s goals are to address the country’s deep-rooted challenges. The IPC’s manifesto launch began with a lively parade in Ausspanplatz, where...
Dirk Human, head coach of the newly crowned Namibia Rugby Union (NRU) league champions, attributed Wanderers’ league success to the quality and depth of the team this season. Wanderers secured the 2024 NRU league title on Saturday at Hage Geingob Stadium, defeating former champions Unam with a 45-20 victory. In a post-match interview, Human acknowledged...
Sixty-five seconds was all it took for rising boxing star, Flame Nangolo to claim the World Boxing Association (WBA) African Junoor Lightweight title on Saturday night. Nangolo extended his undefeated streak with a devastating knockout victory over Zimbabwean veteran Peter Pambeni. The highly anticipated bout took place at the Roman Catholic Hall in Windhoek on...
Rudolf Gaiseb The Walvis Bay Municipality has apologised to RedForce Debt Management over the recent allegations of fraud and misrepresentation against the company. The High Court of Namibia, in a settlement agreement signed on 10 and 12 September by both parties, stated that both RedForce and the council haveagreed that they will not proceed with...
OMUNDAUNGILO – Despite efforts by the government to ensure the San community access relief food, some members are still suffering from hunger. When New Era visited Omapundo, located in Omalapapa village in the Ohangwena region, last week, the community requested the government to increase their allocation to at least three bags of maize meal per...
RUNDU – The Action Democratic Movement interim president Vinsent Kanyetu says his party is gearing up for its first elective conference, where party structures that are occupied on an interim basis will be filled. “We are going to do it before the due date. Now that our party is registered, people are coming on board....