GIBEON – Despite facing numerous setbacks, Gibeon resident Anna Bank has never given up and is successfully running her grocery shop today. During an exclusive interview with New Era, she said it was only through perseverance that her business has survived. “As part of the Ministry of Youth’s empowerment programme, me and nine other local...
Namibia has lost one of its rising political leaders following the sudden death of Swapo Party Hardap Regional Coordinator, Joplin !Gontes, on Monday, a loss described by Vice President Lucia Witbooi as a “deep sense of national loss”. In a statement issued yesterday, Witbooi said the passing of !Gontes has left a major gap in...
Rudolf Gaiseb The Namibian Agronomic Board (NAB) has launched the Fruit Value Chain Development Scheme to reduce the country’s heavy reliance on imported fruits by stimulating local production. Namibia currently imports more than 97% of its fruit. To address challenges such as poor genetics and limited technical knowledge, the initiative offers a 30% subsidy on...
Monika Amunyela During the Commonwealth Day event on the final day of the National Youth Week at the Windhoek Showgrounds, leaders called on young Namibians to take advantage of global opportunities while remaining grounded and using the skills acquired to develop Namibia. Discussions at the event focused on education, international cooperation, and youth participation in...
With the winter months approaching, Namibians can expect weather patterns to shift toward drier, windier conditions, particularly in inland and coastal regions. According to Franco Feris, chief executive officer at Santam Namibia Limited, these seasonal changes can bring a range of weather-related risks that homeowners and motorists should not overlook. “While many people associate winter...
The Namibia Cyber Security Incident Response Team (NAM-CSIRT), housed at the Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia (CRAN), has officially launched the National Cybersecurity Incident Management Guidelines 2026, themed “Building a Cyber Resilience Ecosystem,” on 29 April 2026. This landmark event took place in Ondangwa, bringing together key stakeholders from government, private sector and civil society to...
Many small businesses in Namibia have great ideas and well-written business proposals but still struggle to secure loans from commercial banks or the Development Bank of Namibia. For many entrepreneurs, the challenge is not only having a business idea. Banks and financial institutions want to see whether the business can survive, grow and repay the...
Abraham Mwanyekange Ohangwena Regional Council chairperson Lebeus Efraim Shipindo says officials from the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) will be in the region next week to conduct a workshop on corruption. Shipindo made the remarks during a surprise visit to Okatope Clinic last week. The visit forms part of his ongoing unannounced inspections of government institutions in...
Dalene Kooper LÜDERITZ – Vice President, Lucia Witbooi, on Sunday reaffirmed the government’s support for the country’s green energy ambitions by pledging the necessary support for the flagship Hyphen Green Hydrogen project. The Hyphen project, with a projected investment of around US$10 billion (approximately N$168 billion), aims to produce 350 000 tonnes of green hydrogen annually...
With youth unemployment a major challenge in Namibia, Bank Windhoek, through its social investment vehicle, the Capricorn Foundation, is addressing it with the 18-month Emerging Bankers Programme, which helps young people transition from education to work. Launched in 2024 with an initial N$1 million investment, the programme provides structured learning and hands-on branch experience, with...