The wait is finally over. For weeks, Namibians have followed the finalists’ journey on social media, witnessing their passion, their travel across Namibia, and the inspiring advocacies they’ve championed. Each post has given them a glimpse into their hearts, and now, the moment they’ve all been waiting for has arrived. Ten incredible women are set...
Nande Ishuna (34) is a mixologist who loves preparing exceptional drinks, providing unforgettable experiences for guests, and promoting a culture of excellence in the hospitality industry. Ishuna , who is the founder of Legends of Cocktails Namibia and Namibian Bar Masters Training Academy, has been awarded the prestigious AJABU Festival Scholarship to complete the WSET...
With the first oil production on the horizon in Namibia, the country is on track for rapid growth across its oil, gas and broader energy sectors. This highlights a strategic opportunity for the country’s youth and the upcoming Youth in Oil & Gas Summit, scheduled for 25 and 26 July in Walvis Bay. It seeks...
WALVIS BAY – The government’s ambitious drive to address the national housing shortage has officially commenced in Walvis Bay, where the construction of 200 houses at Farm 37 is underway. The government has allocated N$75 million for the first phase, while the Walvis Bay council has budgeted another another N$6 million for the initiative. The...
Lahja Nashuuta Namibia’s education system is under strain, with recent data showing that 70% of Grade 3 pupils struggle with basic reading and numeracy skills. This alarming revelation was confirmed by education minister Sanet Steenkamp, when she addressed Parliament recently. She described the situation as a “foundational literacy and numeracy emergency.” “This is not just...
At the centre of this debate lies Section 92 of the Local Authorities Act. This provision certainly grants the Minister of Urban and Rural Development the power to intervene when a local authority council fails to perform its statutory duties, for instance, where it cannot meet its financial obligations, mismanages assets or fails to hold...
The demise of mother tongue refers to the gradual decline or loss of native languages and cultural identities, traditions and knowledge systems tied to them. While many languages are endangered, others are being revitalised, as the latter keep on borrowing and creating new words to fit their environment. It requires intentional action from individuals, communities...
As Namibia prepares for the upcoming local and regional authority elections, we are once again witnessing the unfortunate and misleading trend of national leaders dominating the local political stage – using State resources, government platforms and influence to campaign for their preferred candidates. This practice, though long criticised, has silently become normalised. It continues to...
The country is actively working to finalise the Namibia Investment Promotion and Facilitation Bill as well as regulations that will form the foundation of Namibia’s investment landscape and provide incentives to attract investors. High Commissioner of Namibia to Tanzania Lebbius Tobias told New Era that both countries are members of the Southern African Development Community...
Swakop Uranium this week revealed plans to create more than 1 000 jobs through new projects, including the construction of a desalination plant. Among Namibia’s biggest mining companies, as the operator of the Husab Uranium Mine, the company expressed readiness to support Namibia’s long-term dream of developing nuclear energy. The announcement came after President Netumbo...