The extraordinary summit of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) has strongly condemned the ongoing conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The summit, attended by Heads of State and Governments in Harare, Zimbabwe on Friday, described the attacks in the DRC as a violation of the ceasefire agreement brokered under the Luanda Process. ...
Loide Jason Linea Dishena Analysts have urged leaders of the regional political bloc, the Southern African Development Community (SADC), to do all they can to bring an end to the ongoing conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The ongoing crisis is set to dominate discussions at the SADC summit of Heads of State...
There will be limited exemptions for senior government officials regarding international travel, allowing participation in select global engagements where Namibia’s presence is crucial, the Presidency said. This follows President Nangolo Mbumba’s directive that ministers and their deputies should prioritise their domestic responsibilities as the country prepares for a new administration on 21 March. The directive...
Eswatini has stepped up its campaign to secure the position of African Union (AU) Commissioner for Agriculture, Rural Development, the Blue Economy and Sustainable Environment. Leading the effort is Phila Buthelezi, Minister of Labour and Social Security and Special Envoy, who met Namibia’s President Nangolo Mbumba yesterday. The President warmly received Buthelezi and the delegation,...
ONDERAJAHOROA – The N//anaca, resettled in 2015 at Onderajahoroa village some 30km from the Gam settlement, have reported a devastating loss of over 127 cattle which have mysteriously vanished into thin air. Headman //Ao Cwi said the community initially received 90 cows and three bulls from the Office of the Prime Minister (OPM) in 2017....
President Nangolo Mbumba described the late Sacky Amunyela as a patriot whose unwavering commitment to justice, equality and liberty defined his extraordinary journey. The President made these remarks yesterday when Namibia bid a solemn farewell to Amunyela, a veteran of the country’s liberation struggle. He was buried in Onayena in the Oshikoto region. The...
President Nangolo Mbumba has assured Algerian president Abdelmadjid Tebboune that he would give careful consideration to that country’s request for support for its candidacy at the upcoming African Union Summit next month. Mohamed Meziane, Algeria’s minister of communication and special envoy, yesterday paid a courtesy call on Mbumba to ganner support for Algeria’s campaign for...
Loide Jason, Heather Erdmann, and Kavetja Ngaizuvare The festive season has brought mixed feelings among travellers, bus owners, and drivers. While some passengers complain of being overcharged for fares and luggage, drivers argue that customers often bargain instead of paying the fixed, government-approved transport rates. As people prepare to travel for the holidays—whether to reunite...
The Inspector General of the Namibian Police, Joseph Shikongo, has reminded road users with outstanding warrants of arrest for traffic violations to check the system before travelling. He made these remarks in an interview with New Era this week, following the circulation of lists containing names of traffic offenders with unpaid fines, shared widely on...
LIKE a great dancer who knows when to leave the stage, several familiar faces in Namibia’s body politic – some who have become household names – are exiting the political stage. In this piece, as the curtain falls on an era of seasoned political stewardship, some open up about their time in politics. Those who...