The Ongwediva Annual Trade Fair has successfully concluded, drawing more than34 000 visitors over its nine-day run. Held under the theme “Bridging Tradition and Innovation,” the event showcased a harmonious blend of Namibia’s rich cultural heritage and cutting-edge advancements. With more than 400 exhibitors, the fair highlighted how traditional practices can co-exist and thrive alongside...
The Namibian press now finds itself at perilous crossroads in its mission to uphold truth and transparency, threatened by mounting industry challenges, media experts say. This was highlighted during a public dialogue held under the auspices of the Friedrich Ebert Stiftung Namibia (FES) with the theme ‘The Role of the Media in Promoting Democratic Elections...
As the temperature heats up in the Swapo ‘pot’ ahead of the upcoming elections, several former parliamentarians are gearing up for a political comeback. The electoral college, or ‘pot’, as it is known in Swapo, is seen as their pathway back into the legislative chambers and mainstream politics, following years on the periphery of decision-making...
The Anti-Corruption Commission has highlighted the need for enhanced transparency to promote accountability and build public trust in the political system. This follows concerns raised about political accountability, as noted in the anti-graft body’s recent annual report. The ACC stated while members of parliament (MPs) are well-versed in the rules, “challenges such as failures to...
The Swapo Party Youth League has elected six candidates to send to the electoral college, known as the pot, which will be held in September. The pot is one of the biggest events on the Swapo political calendar, where members from various regions are elected to fill 96 seats on the party’s National Assembly list....
The Landless People’s Movement (LPM) has announced that the party will fill the vacant position of deputy leader in 2025, the party’s spokesperson Lifalaza Simataa said. Simataa told New Era that the decision is intended to ensure that the party can focus entirely on the upcoming elections, with all hands-on deck as they contest the...
The days when mothers could be dismissed from work for being pregnant, compelled to do work that is harmful to their health or that of their unborn child, or lose income during pregnancy, are over. With the ratification of the International Labour Organisation (ILO) Convention No. 183 of 2000 on Maternity Protection, such practices will...
The Independent Patriots for Change has commended the Electoral Commission of Namibia for a milestone achievement of registering 91% of eligible voters across Namibia and abroad. In a press statement yesterday, the IPC acknowledged that despite challenges, the ECN completed the registration process, responded to queries, and addressed challenges swiftly. The party recently concluded its...
As Swapo members gear up to compete for parliamentary seats at the electoral college, known as “the pot”, information minister Emma Theofelus’ return to Parliament may face an obstacle. Some within the Swapo Party Youth League (SPYL) are allegedly throwing spanners in her works. Insiders in the SPYL claim that Theofelus’ path back to Parliament...
Members of the Katutura Central Community, Evian Armando Pieters and Shonena Nathanael, disrupted the monthly council meeting on Thursday to demand disciplinary action against Zurilea Steenkamp, the senior executive of the economic and community development division, and CEO Moses Matyayi. The two young men, who burst into the meeting shouting “get out” while councillors were...