Namibia and Singapore are exploring stronger cooperation in trade, investment and port development following high-level talks between the two countries during an official visit by international relations minister Selma Ashipala-Musavyi. Ashipala-Musavyi was in Singapore for a two-day official visit which eneded yesterday. Chief on her agenda was deepening bilateral relations and expanding practical economic cooperation....
The parents of a 15-year-old boy who died by suicide last week have placed their version of events on the record, describing him as happy, loving and full of life. This follows an earlier report report about their son’s demise. Vali Valentino Mwashekele a grade 10 learner allegedly committed suicide last Wednesday at their Grysblock...
The Hardap region has staged one of the most remarkable education turnarounds in the country, jumping from 12th to second position nationally in Grade 12 results, following the implementation of a bold five-year turnaround strategic plan introduced in 2025. Hardap education director Paulus Lewin, in an interview with New Era, said the feat was no...
Daogu Kurus ǂNûiǂgās (RCC) ge nēsisa xu aitsama nî kōsen, hoaǁae ǂhanub xa marisi !gomsiga xu nî huiǂuihese is ose, !nari!oabadi ministeri, Veikko Nekundib ra mîsa !oa. Ministeri ge kaise !gāsase ge mî, ǂhanub xa a ǀhonkhoe-aihe ǂnûiǂgās nēs nî aitsama ǁawosase ǀgaisa !oa unusen tamas ka i os tsūba aitsama a !aromabasen ǁkhā !khaisa. ...
International relations minister Selma Ashipala-Musavyi’s recent high-level engagements in Russia are expected to translate into stronger trade, new investments and business opportunities that could benefit ordinary Namibians. Ashipala-Musavyi, in a recent interview with New Era while in Russia, confirmed holding talks with senior government officials and meeting companies interested in doing business in Namibia. The...
Works and Transport minister Veikko Nekundi has accused senior managers, board of directors and executives under the ministry of failing Namibians through delays, excuses and lack of urgency. He went further to warn that accountability will be enforced without fear or favour. Addressing executives last week, Nekundi said the ministry was operating “in a neutral...
Works and Transport Minister Veikko Nekundi fervently denies concocting a plan to see the political demise of Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare. “I and comrade prime minister [Ngurare] held a burial of the past. We are focused on building our party and delivering on the mandate for why the party was elected and why we are...
The Roads Contractor Company (RCC) must now fend for itself rather than relying on perenial government bailouts, transport minister Veikko Nekundi has said. The outspoken minister was clear that the State-owned enterprise must become self-sustaining or it will face consequences. Addressing senior management yesterday, Nekundi questioned why RCC continues to rely on government bailouts despite...
Windhoek has been rocked by the deaths of two teenagers in separate incidents this week. Details remain unclear as what may have pushed one of the learners into taking her own life, but the inability to afford basic school stationery may have contributed to one of thetragedies. One case involves a 18-year-old daughter of a...
Namibia recorded fewer road accidents and reduced crime during the 2025/26 festive season, but the country was shaken by a series of violent killings. This was said by police supremo, Inspector General Joseph Shikongo, as he provided an overview of their festive season operations. Speaking in an interview yesterday, Shikongo said while official statistics are...