Namibia has strongly condemned the recent military strikes against Iran by the United States and Israel. Last week, Namibia’s international relations and trade minister also warned that the attacks represent a blatant violation of international law and a dangerous erosion of the global rules-based order. Speaking during a media engagement last week, Minister of International...
Namibia has been selected as the primary African assembly and distribution hub for a new generation motorcycle brand aimed at tackling the continent’s toughest terrain. Motorcycle manufacturer Baierkraft announced this week that it will assemble its state-of-the-art motorcycles in Namibia, positioning the country at the centre of a venture expected to create up to 200...
One of the most important economic bridges between the United States (US) and Africa could face its most serious test in more than two decades. This is because Namibia has sounded the alarm over the sweeping new US tariffs, warning these could undermine one of the most important trade lifelines linking Africa to the lucrative...
At the centre of monitoring and regulating Namibia’s fuel security and fuel quality is the Ministry of Industries, Mines and Energy, which is mandated to ensure every litre of petrol and diesel imported, stored and sold in the country meets national quality standards. Moses Pakote (MP), the ministry’s executive director, explained to New Era’s Head...
The Nedbank Group’s digital volumes and values have increased significantly. This is as more clients across all its businesses embrace the benefits and convenience of digital channels. In Personal and Private Banking (PPB), digital transaction volumes and values increased by 10% and 16%, respectively, supported by a 9% increase in digitally active retail clients...
The message from the all-new Mitsubishi Triton is clear: this is no longer just a workhorse bakkie, but a rugged, technology-packed lifestyle vehicle built to tackle extreme terrain while keeping occupants in refined comfort. Positioned as a next-generation evolution of Mitsubishi’s popular pick-up range, the Triton blends durability and performance with upgraded interior features and...
Namibia’s fuel quality watchdogs are under renewed scrutiny. This is as concerns mount over illegal cross-border fuel, known locally as ‘Ngungula’, and the integrity of the country’s regulated supply chain. At the centre of the monitoring and regulatory system is the Ministry of Industries, Mines and Energy (MIME), mandated to ensure every litre of petrol...
African airlines have emerged as one of the strongest performing regions in global aviation at the start of 2026. African airlines posted double-digit passenger growth even as geopolitical tensions in Iran threaten to disrupt flight schedules and push up fuel costs. According to the latest data released by the International Air Transport Association (IATA), African...
!Kharaga daogu ge ǁKharas ǀkharib !nâ, ǀgūae ge ǁnā hâ i ǀgaisa ǀnanub tsî dâu!khūdi xa ge !aromahese, ǁaerob ǀgaibas nē daoga sîsenūsa nî ǂganamhe !khaisa ge !aroma, nēs ǀkha !norasasiba hoa sîsenaon !aroma nî ǁapoǁapose. Daogu ǂGaeǂguis ǂNûiǂgās (RA), ge ǂoa ge wekheb di donertaxtsēs ai ge mî, ǁîn nē mâsiba ǂōrisase ra !hara...
Namibia’s N$104 billion national budget, tabled on Thursday by Finance Minister Ericah Shafudah, was dominated by operational spending versus a sharp drop in capital expenditure. Tabled under the theme “People, Productivity and Prudence,” this year’s budget has some analysts asking whether Namibia is consolidating at the expense of growth, whether interest will consume a larger...