Auleria Wakudumo No major obstacles or hindrances were observed during special voting day across the country, although many polling stations got off to a slow start. In Oshana region, voting went smoothly, with residents and Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) officials ensuring that operations proceeded efficiently and without major disruptions. ECN regional electoral officer for...
A routine media briefing meant to highlight Independent Patriots for Change (IPC) councillor and Windhoek mayor Ndeshihafela Larandja’s achievements during her 11-month tenure spiralled into political drama on Monday. This was after Swapo councillor Fransina Kahungu publicly accused the mayor of misleading the public and using city resources to campaign. The briefing, held at the...
With only one day before voters go to the polls, Kamanjab constituency councillor Nikodemus Amutenya says his four months in office have shown that “development can move fast if leaders work directly with the people.” The councillor, who has served only since July, told New Era that Kamanjab has long been treated “like a village”...
Zebaldt Ngaruka GOBABIS – Several political parties in the Omaheke region have opted to field candidates in selected constituencies, as an ‘election stratergy’ in tomorrow’s regional council and local authorities elections. Omaheke has seven constituencies which are Aminuis, Gobabis, Epukiro, Kalahari, Okorukambe, Otjombinde, and Otjinene. Only the Popular Democratic Movement (PDM), Independent Patriots for Change...
LUANDA – European and African leaders gathered in Angola yesterday for a summit to deepen economic and security ties, with emergency talks on Ukraine also on the cards. France’s Emmanuel Macron, Germany’s Friedrich Merz and Kenya’s William Ruto are among dozens of European Union and African leaders expected in Luanda amid a US-European rift over...
Iuze Mukube A 37-year-old woman was sentenced to an effective prison term of 23 years on a charge of murder last Friday. The sentence stems from the death of her one-year-old baby, who was found buried in a shallow grave on Farm Bucholtzbrunn in 2023. Windhoek High Court Judge Philanda Christiaan, while handing down the...
GENEVA – The UN on Monday warned that generative AI could become “a modern-day Frankenstein’s monster,” with human rights the first casualty, as powerful tech giants unleash the technology on the world. UN rights chief Volker Turk said generative AI had “tremendous promise” but told the world body’s business and human rights forum that its...
Fransina Ndateelela Kahungu Meekulu Paulina ya Abisai (WaApi) was born on 14 June 1920 (one of the few people born before 1921) and had been a proud resident of Okalunga Kaatundu village since her childhood. In the early morning hours of Friday, 14 November 2025, the heartbreaking news spread that Meekulu WaApi had peacefully taken...
Iuze Mukube An unwavering and resounding plea for justice was penned in a letter presented in court from the family of a woman who was killed by her ex-lover and the father of her children last Wednesday. The letter presented by a witness, who shall remain anonymous for protection of identity, captured the frustration and...
Namibia’s crop sector is fundamental, as it ensures that food is readily available at the household, regional and national levels. It also creates much-needed employment opportunities, providing income for rural populations. One notable observation is that crop production is seasonal and largely relies on annual rainfall, enabling farmers to grow staple grains for both the...