Swapo lawmaker Elifas Dingara has given notice of his resignation from the National Assembly, bringing to a close a parliamentary career spanning over 15 years. Dingara confirmed to New Era that he will officially vacate his seat at the end of the month, insisting the decision was out of his own volition. “I have given...
Teachers in the Kavango East have been informed of a 5% salary increase for the next two financial years. This follows what the Namibia National Teachers’ Union (Nantu) Rundu branch described as the “final resolution” of negotiations with the government. When contacted about the salary talks yesterday, Nantu secretary general Loide Shaanika was dismissive. “What...
Two Roads Authority (RA) executives were dismissed yesterday following an internal disciplinary process over alleged corruption in a N$16 million tender. The axes landed on Johan Boois, executive officer for transportation, and Richard Milinga, divisional manager for the transport inspectorate. “The RA confirms that due process was followed in accordance with the organisation’s disciplinary procedures...
Minister of Justice and Labour Relations, Filemon Wise Immanuel, has urgently requested residential security protection for all Magistrates and prosecutors after the tragic death of Justine Shiweda and increasing threats in Grootfontein and Ondangwa. In a letter dated 21 February 2026, Immanuel urged the Minister of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety and Security, Lucia Lipumbu, and...
Namibia and the Republic of Congo are set to sign new agreements in the oil and gas sector and between their main ports, marking a major step in expanding economic cooperation between the two countries. This was confirmed on Thursday when President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah received Denis Christel Sassou Nguesso, Congo’s minister of international cooperation and...
Despite strong historical and political ties between Namibia and the Republic of Congo, trade and investment between the two countries remain disappointingly low. This is the postulation of trade and international relations executive director Ndiitah Nghipondoka-Robiati yesterday. Speaking at the 5th Session of the Namibia–Congo Joint Permanent Commission of Cooperation in Windhoek, Nghipondoka-Robiati said it...
A storm is brewing at the Windhoek Correctional Facility as it faces both critical staff shortages and overcrowding pressures that threaten safety and rehabilitation efforts. The Windhoek Correctional Facility, designed to hold 174 inmates, is battling severe staff shortages and overcrowding, with 682 posts currently vacant and several housing units operating above capacity. This was revealed...
Ministera goyipangura novarugani Fillemon Wise Immanuel momandaha karuganesere yimaliwa yokusika ko N$22 000 kayitundire melimba lyendi arandere varugani wominsiteli wokusika ko 100 nyama zokapana valye muzuhwa morukanda rwaKatutura, kukwama apa nye kavakere nosigongi esi kavazegwilire mvhura zompe. Momutjima nye gwendi mokugusa asi varugani vahepa kukalya kapana ko single Quarters age kakere negano asi vahepa kuvatera...
History was made on Sunday as Namibia’s First Gentleman Epafras Ndenga Ndaitwah was officially welcomed into the Organisation of African First Ladies for Development (OAFLAD.) He became one of the few male spouses to join the continental body. Ndaitwah was admitted during the 30th Ordinary General Assembly of OAFLAD held on Sunday in Addis Ababa,...
Justice and labour minister Fillemon Wise Immanuel yesterday spent more than N$22 000 from his pocket to treat more than 100 ministry members to a kapana lunch in Katutura, following their opening annual engagement. At the heart of choosing the kapana in Single Quarters was to support informal traders and promote people-centred leadership. “It shouldn’t...