The new note is meant to be an enduring tribute to the life, legacy and unparalleled contributions of the late former president Hage G. Geingob. In accordance with Section 38 (1) of the Bank of Namibia Act 2020 (Act No. 1 of 2020) as amended, BoN has the exclusive mandate to issue legal tender...
The Road Fund Administration (RFA) has received some strong negative reaction to a proposed toll gate introduction as a revenue option to maintain the national road network. And now, the contentious project has been put on hold until further notice. RFA CEO Ali Ipinge in a recent report said the feasibility study on the tolling...
Savanna Beef continues making steady headway in its quest to revolutionise and revitalise the Namibian beef sector after the new producer-owned beef-processing and marketing entity secured additional funding of N$150 million. The funds were secured from the South African Industrial Development Corporation (IDC). Once fully-operational, the ambitious entity is planning to slaughter, on average, 250...
OSHAKATI – The health ministry has recruited 40 doctors, 31 registered nurses and 54 enrolled nurses for the Oshakati Intermediate Hospital in the Oshana region during the current financial year. This was revealed by the medical superintendent of the hospital, Dr Ruben Kanime, in an exclusive interview with New Era this week. He said most...
Andreas Thomas President Nangolo Mbumba signed the Marriage Act into law after thoroughly reviewing the legislation and confirming its compliance with constitutional requirements. This was ventilated by presidential press secretary Alfredo Hengari, who delved into why President Mbumba had approved the new law, which has divided public opinion. The Head of State signed the Marriage...
Auleria Wakudumo Oshikoto police commander, commissioner Teopolina Kalompo-Nashikaku, says a police officer shot and killed himself with a service pistol while on duty at Onkumbula Police Station in the Oshikoto region on Saturday. It is alleged that the deceased started his official duty as a shift commander on Saturday at 14h00, and at around 16h00,...
Namibia has condemned the decision by United States’ president Donald Trump to reinstate Cuba on the US list of state sponsors of terrorism, describing it as a setback for diplomatic progress. In a media statement issued on Tuesday, executive director in the Ministry of International Relations and Cooperation, Ambassador Penda Naanda described the move as...
Andreas Thomas The newly-elected mayor of Windhoek, Ndeshihafela Larandja, has promised to prioritise the provision of basic services, economic development as well as land and housing delivery. The Independent Patriots for Change (IPC) politician was elected as mayor on Tuesday. The mayor reminded her fellow councillors that 2025 is significant, as it marks the midpoint...
A 29-year-old Drimiopsis resident, accused of kidnapping, rape and murder, took the stand in his own defence on Monday after the State closed its case against him. Abel Mokalabatho mostly repeated what he said when he pleaded not guilty to the charges of rape and murder at the start of his trial before Windhoek High...
KEETMANSHOOP – The Keetmanshoop Municipality on Tuesday signed a six-month energy management agreement with four local authorities and two regional councils to address electricity challenges and reduce financial losses. The agreement is with the Maltahöhe, Aranos, Gibeon and Bethanie local authorities, as well as the ||Kharas and Hardap Regional Councils. In an interview on Tuesday,...