Newly-appointed governor of Kunene Vipuakuje Muharukua has vowed to prioritise unemployment and service delivery as he assumes office yesterday. He pledged to be a governor for all. President Nandi-Ndaitwah on Friday appointed seven new governors for the Khomas, Kunene, Oshikoto, Kavango West, Kavango East, Hardap and Otjozondjupa regions. The New governors include Sam Shafiishuna Nujoma...
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has urged the newly-appointed regional governors to prioritise service delivery and accountability as inefficiency, corruption or negligence would not be tolerated. Speaking during the announcement of new governors at State House on Friday, the president said they must be proactive in fighting issues of great concern that affect Namibians at regional level. ...
In the corridors of power, every detail matters, and each ticking second counts. For decades now, two key figures have operated in the shadows while ensuring seamless execution of presidential duties. We are referring here to Tuhafeni Modesto, who ensures order and diplomacy, while commissioner Johan Ndjaronguru is the security man. In political lexicon, they...
In a bid to enhance transparency and accessibility in the public procurement process, the Central Procurement Board of Namibia (CPBN) has launched an extensive media campaign to educate bidders and the public on procurement guidelines A public and bidder education campaign was launched to create awareness as well as promote fairness and transparency in all...
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has issued a firm directive to her newly- appointed Cabinet, emphasising performance, accountability and rapid service delivery as the cornerstones of her administration. Addressing the first sitting of the 8th Cabinet at State House yesterday, she made it clear that there will be no room for complacency. “You have all received your...
President Netumbo Nandi Ndaitwah has urged Namibians to fiercely protect the freedom and peace that they enjoy today. She made these remarks on Southern Africa Liberation Day, commemorated on Sunday. Speaking to Namibians and the broader SADC community, Nandi-Ndaitwah paid tribute to the sacrifices that paved the way for today’s liberties. “As Namibians, we should...
Last Thursday as the clock was ticking, former president Nangolo Mbumba took time to dish out advice to both President- Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah and the Namibian nation at large. He urged Namibians, particularly the youth, to maintain their good health and refrain from spending money on alcohol and barbeque for pleasure, emphasising the importance of saving...
On the eve of 21 March 2025, till the morning hours, the rain poured relentlessly over Windhoek, as if the heavens themselves sought to bless the moment. What was meant to be a grand, open-air spectacle at Independence Stadium was instead moved to the halls of State House – a more intimate yet equally symbolic setting for...
Today is the final day for President Nangolo Mbumba in the highest office in the land at 1 Engelberg Street, Auasblick. Tomorrow, he will hand over the leadership baton to president-elect, Vice President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah. As Mbumba prepared to hand over the reins of leadership, New Era’s State House correspondent Loide Jason was granted exclusive...
With the sun setting on one administration, Namibians now look ahead to a new dawn of leadership and Cabinet. President Nangolo Mbumba yesterday told Cabinet that the struggle never ends, as what was previously the fight for independence is now becoming the struggle for economic emancipation. He made these remarks yesterday as he bid farewell...