Amongst his top priorities, new councillor for Kapako Linyando Kupembona has vowed to tackle statelessness amongst the constituency’s inhabitants, while prioritising youth empowerment projects. Kupembona shared his plans in an interview with this publication last week, saying youth unemployment remains one of the most pressing challenges facing the constituency. “Youth unemployment is a serious issue...
Agnes Sirudi Mutanuka, one of the few women operating heavy agricultural machinery at Uvhungu Vungu irrigation scheme in Kavango East, has an interesting story to tell – one of resilience and determination. Mutanuka’s journey into tractor driving spans nearly two decades. She joined the irrigation scheme about 20 years ago, starting out in a modest...
The 2025 Regional Council and Local Authorities elections delivered victories for some and disappointment for others while also separating pretenders from contenders. However, for Phillip Budong, who failed to secure a councillor position in last year’s polls, the experience proved to be a learning curve rather than a defeat. Budong, who hails from Kayengona village,...
Crop farmers in the Kavango East region are anticipating bumper returns on their hard work, especially given the recent good rain showers witnessed countrywide, however, some are sceptical of what the future holds. The region’s farmers say inconsistent rainfall and prolonged dry spells have dampened hopes of a bumper harvest, with many crops struggling...
Minister of international relations and trade, Selma Ashipala – Musavyi, said one of their biggest highlights was Namibia continues leadership in advancing women, peace and security agenda. She said this during the end of the year diplomatic briefing held at the office of the prime minister in the capital last week. The event was attended...
ǂGui surigu !kharu!nâ hâse gu ge dâu ra ǁgamgu Kavango !Āb diga omaride ǂûma, !hanaga ǂnâ, omde !anu!anu tsî unis ai karasasiba ǁnā ǀgaisa sores ǀawas dis !oagu ra mā. !Nubuse mîs aib ge nē !āba khoen tsî ûitsamaxūna !khōmai hâ. Xawe nēsi hâs ge, !gâi tama xū-i danasa ra ǀhōǂuisa, tsî nēb ge a...
For generations, the flowing waters of the Kavango River fed families, watered crops, cleaned homes, and offered cool relief under the scorching northern sun. Simply put, it has sustained life and livelihoods. But now, an ugly phenomenon is rearing its head; death itself, which comes knocking almost every time someone uses the river. The cause...
Despite disappointing results during the just ended regional and Local elections, social activist Shaun Gariseb has vowed to continue fighting for people’s rights and dignity. During the election last week, Gariseb contested the Katutura Central constituency, where he ran as an independent candidate. The constituency that was won by PDM’s Rodman Katjaimo. However, Gariseb said...
Informal traders operating along the busy Havana Four-way stop in Katutura say they feel deserted by the City of Windhoek after waiting months for a promised relocation to a safer, designated trading area. The vendors, most of them women who rely on street sales to support their families, told New Era that officials from the...
Swapo Party candidate Lucas Mbangu says his mission is simple and clear, he wants to become the bridge that finally connects the people of Rundu Rural constituency with the government. Mbangu is set to face off against the current councillor and independent candidate, Paulus Mbangu, in the regional council and local authority elections scheduled for...