President Nangolo Mbumba has urged Namibians to unite in the fight against poverty, emphasising the importance of decent work and social protection as key pillars in improving the lives of all citizens. “I urge all Namibians to play their part in lifting one another. Through unity and collaboration, we can realise a poverty-free Namibia,” he...
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Himba woman takes on copper mining
Himba mother Jakarisiua Tjiurua said she does not sit idle at home while her children languish in poverty. She has decided to take on the gruelling task of copper stone mining at Ohungumure village near Opuwo. Traditionally seen as men’s work due to its physical demands, mining has become a lifeline for Tjiurua and her...
‘Outdated’ Act blamed for local authority paralysis… Nashinge takes Windhoek to the cleaners
Independent Patriots for Change (IPC) spokesperson Imms Nashinge said bureaucratic obstacles and centralised governance continue to undermine the party’s ability to implement much-needed projects. In an exclusive interview with New Era on Friday, he shed light on the challenges faced by the party in local authorities, where it holds significant influence. While the IPC has...
Mumbab ge Spaini Gaob Felipeba ge ǀhao-ū
President Nangolo Mbumbab ge Spaini Gaob Felipe VIǁîba Madrids !nâ ǂoa ge wekheb Donertaxtsēs ai ge ǀhao-ū, !hoaǁarede hâ-a ǀgamǂgerexa !gaeǁares nē ǀgam !hūkha ǁaegu !gaeǁaresa ǀgaiǀgais !aroma. Nē ǀhaos ge Mdrids !nâ ǂnôa Zarzuela Gao-ommi tawa ge hâ i tsî mâǂoahâ xūn di ǀguis ase Namibiab tsî Spainhâkha ūhâ !gaeǁares !aroma ge ī i. ...
Mbumba’s Europe trip brings new opportunities
Presidential spokesperson Alfredo Hengari says President Nangolo Mbumba visit to Europe is expected to open up new opportunities for international cooperation, particularly in the fields of green energy, trade, and infrastructure development. Hengari said this in statements that summarised President Mbumba’s achievements during the one-week visit to Europe issued yesterday. He said Mbumba’s recent trip...
Giving birth in the mountains …Kunene mothers demand safe maternity services
OTJUNUNGUA/OHAJUAA – Women from Kunene’s remote areas, such as Ohajuua and Otjinungua, are eager for a new experience: giving birth in a hospital. Since time immemorial, they have been delivering their babies in the mountains, at home, or even in the bush. Despite their resilience in facing harsh conditions, these women believe it is time...
UDF manifesto promises radical change
Hendrik Gaobaeb, the presidential candidate for the United Democratic Front, has unveiled an ambitious manifesto that promises significant reforms in land redistribution, education, housing, and social safety nets. Speaking at the launch, Gaobaeb laid out his party’s vision for a more equitable and corruption-free Namibia at the DRC sports field in Otjiwarongo, on Saturday. Gaobaeb positioned...
Mbumba meets Spain’s King Felipe
President Nangolo Mbumba met Spain’s King Felipe VI yesterday to discuss strengthening bilateral relations and cooperation between the two countries. The meeting was held at Zarzuela Palace in Madrid, marking a significant moment in the diplomatic relations between Namibia and Spain. Presidential spokesperson Alfred Hengari confirmed the meeting and said the main focus of the...
LPM launches incomplete manifesto …as Swartbooi accuses journalist of intoxication
More than two weeks after launching their election manifesto in Rundu, it has surfaced that the Landless People’s Movement released an incomplete document. Since the said launch, the document has never been made available to the public. According to the movement, their manifesto was still undergoing third-party editing. New Era was invited to cover the...
Poor roads: Kunene’s Achilles heel
OTJINUNGUA – It takes over 12 hours to drive to Otjinungua on the banks of the Kunene River, some 330 kilometres from the regional capital, Opuwo. So bad is the road infrastructure that the wear and tear on vehicles is immeasurable. That is for the experienced driver using a standard offroad vehicle. But for a...