OSHAKATI – President of the Namibia Association of Local Authority Officials, Moses Matyayi, has raised alarm over increasing political interference in local authorities, warning that it is destabilising municipal governance and weakening service delivery. Speaking at the 22nd annual conference and annual general meeting of the Namibian Association of Local Authority Officials (Nalao) in Oshakati...
Zebaldt Ngaruka Three Namibia Premier Football League (NPFL) relegated teams are optimistic of returning to the country’s elite league and promise to do better than before. New Era Sport spoke to the team heads who shed light on the season and the road ahead. Tigers FC chairperson Nelson Akwenye said the team had a poor...
Adolf Kaure The Students Union of Namibia (SUN) recently honoured former Namibia Students Financial Assistance Fund (NSFAF) acting CEO, Kennedy Kandume, with an Award of Excellence for meritorious leadership in advancing student opportunities in Windhoek. Kandume served as NSFAF’s acting CEO for eight years until his departure last month. NSFAF has since been reintegrated into...
EAST LONDON – A South African court yesterday sentenced radical left-wing opposition leader Julius Malema to five years in jail for firing an assault rifle at a rally eight years ago. Hundreds of red-clad supporters of the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) party leader gathered outside the court for the sentencing in the politically charged case....
Lissony Njembo Two brothers in Okahandja’s Nau-Aib are continuing their late father’s legacy by running a family welding workshop that has supported them since time immemorial. Gerson and Charles Tjaveondja are co-owners of the workshop previously owned by their late father and later by their late elder brother, a well-known welder, Katjirumendu Tjaveondja. Katjirumendu and...
Ondangwa CEO Isamel Namugongo (IN) recently engaged with New Era journalist Auleria Wakudumo (AW) to share the town’s ongoing projects. He highlighted progress, success stories and the challenges facing the town. Additionally, he revealed ambitious plans to uplift the town of Ondangwa. AW: You have mentioned plans to construct the Ondangwa State Hospital. Kindly update...
Dalene Kooper Deputy health minister Suzan Ndjaleka says she will focus on the social wellbeing of all Namibians. “My personal responsibility will be to focus on the social well-being of Namibians. I’ll not be working with animals. We must be collectively aware that the healthcare and social well-being of everyone is important,” Ndjaleka said. She...
Dalene Kooper Preparations for this year’s highly anticipated 19th annual Lüderitz Crayfish Festival are in full swing. This was confirmed by festival trust chairperson Victoria De Klerk, who assured a fun and entertaining event. It will take place at the Old Power Station in Lüderitz. “Preparations are progressing well. Festival goers can expect an unforgettable...
Adolf Kaure The Namibian government has commenced the phased implementation of its ambitious healthcare initiative, known as Vision April 2026. The initiative aims to transform the public health system to enhance accessibility, quality and confidence among citizens. The directive encourages senior government officials to utilise designated public health facilities for their healthcare needs, starting from...
There is only a week and a few days left before Namibia’s roads grow busy again. The month of May, with its cluster of public holidays, traditionally brings movement — families travelling to reunite, workers taking well-earned breaks, and long-distance buses ferrying passengers from Windhoek to the north, south and the coast. It is a...