Namibia and Botswana have accelerated all efforts to establish and launch a fully fledged joint national airline before the end of this year, works and transport minister Veikko Nekundi recently shared. In an interview with NBC News, Nekundi said the approach and idea behind establishing a joint national is designed to combine resources and create...
I am curious by nature; no apologies. That curiosity drives me beneath the surface, into the patterns and seasons of life where meaning often hides. I view events through a generational lens: that things are not always what they seem in the chronos of time. I am particularly drawn to the ancient story of the...
Yesterday’s engagement between Prime Minister Dr Elijah Ngurare and editors from various media houses was more than a courtesy meeting. It was a reminder of why Namibia continues to stand tall on the African continent and the world at large, when it comes to media freedom. Such engagements reflect a growing understanding by government leaders...
Rudolf Gaiseb The expected fuel increase was announced yesterday by Minister of Industries, Mines and Energy, Modestus Amutse, who assured motorists and consumers there is sufficient fuel in the country to ensure adequate supply for another three months. Petrol prices increased nationwide by N$1.40 per litre and both grades of diesel went up by a...
Namibian boxing star Fillipus ‘Energy’ Nghitumbwa says he is fully prepared for war when he takes on Mexico’s Leonardo Carrillo in the main bout of the “Tribute to His Excellency Dr Sam Shafiishuna Nujoma” boxing event set for tomorrow at the Windhoek Showgrounds. The highly anticipated showdown will see Nghitumbwa defend his pride against Carrillo...
Lahja Nashuuta Reinhold Mutighoma, the principal of Ekondjo Primary School in the Ncamagoro Circuit in Kavango West region, has urged other public servants to apply public policy in their decision making to improve service delivery to schools. He says public policy helps leaders understand how to serve communities fairly and effectively. The principal notes that...
Opuwo Town Council Chief Executive Officer, Matjandjara Tjihuura-Katurota, has reaffirmed the council’s commitment to delivering essential services despite mounting challenges, calling on residents and investors to “trust the process” as the town undergoes transformation. In an interview with New Era this week, Tjihuura-Katurota outlined the council’s vision, key achievements, ongoing challenges, and emerging investment opportunities...
Namibia stands at the precipice of transformative economic growth. With emerging opportunities in energy, natural resources, and green industrialisation, the potential for our nation is undeniable. The Namibia Green Hydrogen Strategy estimates the creation of a significant amount of new jobs by 2030, alongside significant local content manufacturing. Yet, as I discussed at the recent...
In communities across our continent, the echo of the elders’ wisdom often feels like it’s drifting further away from the fast-paced, digital world our youth inhabit. Yet, as we look at the growing number of leadership battles clogging our courts, it is becoming clear that the missing piece in our traditional puzzle is the next...
Dmitry Lobach, Ambassador of Russia to Namibia 9 May is one of the main public holidays in Russia marking the victory of the Soviet Union over Nazi Germany in the Great Patriotic War 1941-1945. It is a tribute to the 27 million Soviet citizens – those who perished in the battlefield, starved to death in...