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...
Iuze Mukube Windhoek High Court Judge Gabriel Komboni has dismissed an application lodged on urgency by the ruling party Swapo. The application sought the eviction of camping ex-combatants from its headquarters in the capital. Judge Komboni ruled that the matter be struck from the roll yesterday, citing that the application lacked urgency. During the delivery...
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...
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...
Auleria Wakudumo For David Mandume Alfeus, teaching is not merely a job but a lifelong mission anchored in passion, resilience and an unwavering commitment to shaping Namibia’s future. A teacher by profession, Alfeus currently teaches English and Oshikwanyama Grades 4 to 7 while also assisting with Entrepreneurship for Grades 8 and 9 at Pahangwashimwe Combined...
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...
Corruption remains one of the most persistent threats to governance, development, and public trust across many jurisdictions, including Namibia. Her Excellency, Dr. Nandi-Ndaitwah, the President of the Republic of Namibia, through her anti-corruption advocacy, befittingly categorised corrupt practices as treasonable acts, given corruption’s dire multi-faceted consequences. To combat corruption, governments and oversight bodies are increasingly...
JOHANNESBURG – Police in South Africa yesterday said they had arrested anti-Western activist Kemi Seba, who is wanted in Benin for “inciting rebellion” after he supported a foiled coup in December. Seba, whose real name is Stellio Gilles Robert Capo Chichi, heads the NGO Pan-Africanist Emergency and is known for his tirades against France and...
WASHINGTON – US President Donald Trump said the leaders of Israel and Lebanon were set to speak yesterday in what would be a historic first, but there was no confirmation from either side. Trump’s announcement comes as Washington pushes to ease hostilities following the first direct talks between the two countries in decades this week,...