KEETMANSHOOP – Minister of Urban and Rural Development (MURD), James Sankwasa, has underscored the need for traditional leaders to familiarise themselves with both customary and statutory laws to better serve their communities. Sankwasa made these remarks in a statement delivered on his behalf during the official opening of a five-day legal framework training workshop for...
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Keetmans eases road access
KEETMANSHOOP – To improve pedestrian access to places, the Municipality of Keetmanshoop last weekend officially opened two upgraded streets in the Westdene and Krönlein suburbs. In her speech, mayor Annelize Knaus described it as a clear sign of progress, resilience and shared responsibility. “They further connect residents of the town to opportunities, schools, clinics, shops,...
On the spot with Steven Klukowski – Frederick reflects on turbulent reign
The //Kharas region is among several in Namibia where new governors have recently been appointed, replacing those who have completed their terms. In an effort to reflect on her journey of trials and tribulations, New Era’s Steven Klukowski (SK) sat down with former Governor Aletha Frederick (AF) to shed light on a period marked by...
Change of guard in //Kharas … as Frederick hands Gertze baton
KEETMANSHOOP – Former //Kharas governor, Aletha Frederick, on Monday officially handed over office to her successor, Gaob Dawid Gertze, in Keetmanshoop. In her welcoming and leadership transfer statement, Frederick said the ceremony marks a significant tradition and that it is a moment to acknowledge the past and embrace the future in the region. In congratulating...
Home affairs bring services closer to Karasburg
KARASBURG – Minister of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety and Security, Lucia Iipumbu, has emphasised the importance of resourcing government offices with adequate staff and infrastructure to ensure efficient service delivery, especially in remote areas such as Karasburg. She made these remarks earlier this week during the official opening of the newly constructed Karasburg sub-regional office....
On the spot with Steven Klukowski – NTA eyes //Kharas energy projects
Considering the Namibia’s emerging energy, particularly oil, gas and green hydrogen in the //Kharas region, all eyes are on Namibia’s Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) colleges to prepare the youth to grab these future employment opportunities. To unpack this, New Era’s regional reporter, Steven Klukowski (SK), engaged the Namibia Training Authority’s (NTA) CEO,...
N$25m secured for green hydrogen scholarships
KEETMANSHOOP – Around N$25 million was secured for the third call for applications for the Youth for Green Hydrogen Scholarship programme, Vice President Lucia Witbooi announced. Witbooi officially launched the third call for Youth for Green Hydrogen Scholarship fund for TVET programmes in Gibeon on Wednesday, targeting youth from the Hardap and //Kharas regions. The...
//Kharas farmers push for Neckartal green scheme
KEETMANSHOOP- Farmers in the //Kharas region are calling on government through the ministry of agriculture to expedite the operationalisation of green schemes around the Neckartal Dam, saying the construction of the dam has not yet yielded any benefits for them. During agriculture minister Inge Zaamwani’s recent visit to various agriculture projects across the region, !Aman...
NamPower breaks ground for biggest solar plant …N$1.8 billion investment to be completed in 18 months
ROSH PINAH – NamPower recently made history by breaking ground for the biggest solar power plant ever to be constructed in the country, constituting an investment of N$1.6 billion. The historic groundbreaking ceremony took place last week for the 100 MV Sores IGaib, outside the southern town of Rosh Pinah, for the solar power station....
Church speaks out on GBV
KEETMANSHOOP – Members of the African Methodist Episcopal (AME) Church, together with other sister churches in Keetmanshoop, recently staged a protest against the increasing number of gender-based violence (GBV) cases in the country. During the handover of their petition to //Kharas Regional Police Commissioner Marius Katamila, spokesperson for the Women’s Missionary Society of the AME...