As young people seek to be included in decision-making, Rural Rise Empowerment, through its initiative ‘From the Ground Up’, is tackling the barriers inhibiting youth participation in these processes. This includes access to economic and social advancement opportunities. The initiative, which aims to empower rural youth in Namibia, is targeting 200 young people in the...
Iuze Mukube Digitisation and the preservation of cultural heritage through education, are essential to sustain cultural legacy in Namibia, while also harnessing the various opportunities from the sector. These sentiments were highlighted during a two-day Creative Entrepreneurship Academic Conference held in Windhoek recently under the theme ‘The Role of Education in Preserving and Digitising Cultural...
The United States gave its backing yesterday to UN efforts to resolve differences between Libya’s rival administrations over the management of the central bank without cutting off vital oil income. The US embassy said the move by the UN Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) “offers a path forward to resolve the crisis” sparked by the...
Namibia Dairies, a subsidiary of the Ohlthaver & List (O&L) Group, announced the successful conclusion of wage negotiations with the Namibia Food and Allied Workers Union (Nafau). This agreement, covering 1 July 2024 to 30 June 2025, applies to all permanent employees within the bargaining unit. Despite challenging economic and financial conditions, Namibia Dairies and...
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Monday announced a 100% tariff on Chinese electric vehicle imports, matching US measures seeking to fend off a flood of state-subsidised Chinese cars into North America. Accusing China – one of the world’s largest exporters of electric vehicles (EVs) – of “not playing by the same rules as other...
The Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board (NIPDB), says projects with a combined value of N$28 billion are now classified as capital deployed. This means investors for the projects have started acquiring land and assets to bring these projects to fruition. This exciting news was shared by NIPDB’s communications manager Catherine Shipushu while responding to...
Namibia is one of the few countries in the world where the protection of the environment is enshrined in its highest law, the Constitution. This clear indicator shows how seriously the Government of the Republic of Namibia (GRN) takes the preservation of its natural environment. Article 95 (l) of Namibia’s Constitution provides the basis for...
Uncover the potential of woody biomass in helping to reach clean energy goals around the world. Namibia’s savanna ecosystem witnesses the expansion and densification of shrubs, a phenomenon globally known as woody plant encroachment. This is attributed to various factors, including overgrazing, excluding larger mammals and browsers as well as wildfire suppression. Climate change is...
The International University of Management’s annual cultural festival is underway, with IUM Mr and Miss IUM sharing their sheer excitement for the festivities ahead. Here, they are donned in their traditional attires.Photo: Iuze Mukube
GOCHAS – Acting Gochas village council CEO Patricia Ipinge said despite the myriad challenges they face, the local authority is on the right developmental trajectory. She made these remarks during New Era’s recent visit to the village, situated 110 km east of Gibeon in the Hardap region. The publication sought to touch base with the...