The pension arrangements for Namibian Members of Parliament (MPs) and other office bearers are governed by the Members of Parliament and Other Office-Bearers Pension Fund Act 20 of 1999, a framework distinct from general pension schemes in the country. This legislation sets it apart from other pension funds as it was specifically established by an...
Maggy Thomas CHARLES HILL – Nampa in 2010 sat down with Ludwig Stanley, the man credited with helping Founding President Sam Nujoma flee into neighbouring Botswana at the height of the struggle for liberation. This is his story. For the most part of their journey to the Botswana border, there was silence between the two...
Iuze Mukube Landless People’s Movement leader and chief change campaigner Bernadus Swartbooi has lauded the legacy of Founding President Sam Nujoma. Swartbooi said Nujoma’s contributions to the nation will be immortalised in history. He was speaking at the party’s press conference yesterday. He emphasised that Namibian history, particularly from the 60s, is incomplete without the...
Maria David Hesron Kapanga ETUNDA – Kambalanu Honecker, the former personal driver of Founding President Sam Nujoma, was more than just a chauffeur. He was a confidante, a silent observer to the inner workings of leadership, and a witness to some key moments that shaped the Namibian nation. Honecker shared his memories in an interview...
A dark cloud has covered Namibia and neighbouring countries if not the rest of Africa on 9 February, when President Nangolo Mbumba delivered the sad news of the passing of one of Namibia and Africa’s liberation struggle icons, Sam Shafiishuna Nujoma. I woke up to the devastating news on social media and was shocked as...
The passing of H.E. Dr Sam Shafiishuna Nujoma, Namibia’s Founding President and Father of the Nation, marks the end of an era. At 95, he leaves behind a legacy that will forever be etched in the hearts of Namibians, especially the youth, who have been privileged to witness the presence of such a great leader. ...
In the heart of Etunda, where the earth meets the sky, A son of the soil, with dreams that could fly. Samuel Nujoma, with courage so bold, A beacon of hope, a story retold. From Ongandjera’s cradle, his spirit took flight, Navigating storms, through the dark, endless night. Colonial deceit, a web thick and tight. ...
With less than five weeks before the term of the current members of Parliament ends, National Assembly Speaker Peter Hitjitevi Katjavivi (PK) is satisfied with their performance over the past five years. New Era’s Lahja Nashuuta (LN) touch base with Katjivivi. LN: What is your take on the performance of the crop of MPs? PK:...
Namibia’s stunning landscapes, ranging from arid deserts to lush riverine environments, present both opportunities and challenges for consulting engineers. While the diversity of the terrain showcases the country’s natural beauty, it also introduces unique complexities in planning and implementation of engineering projects. Consulting engineers must navigate a host of hurdles to deliver sustainable solutions in...
Lahja Nashuuta Chrissy Kaakunga-Hindjou, one of the civil servants to serve under the Founding President and Father of the Namibian Nation, Sam Shafaiishuna Nujoma, describes him as a reliable ally of the working class, an outstanding leader of the national liberation movement, and a statesman. “I am thankful for what he did for us as...