Paratus Namibia on Tuesday evening introduced the latest innovations in mobile connectivity, showcasing how Voice over LTE (VoLTE) and Voice over Wi-Fi (VoWiFi) are set to transform the way Namibians communicate. The network is built entirely on 4G LTE, making Paratus the first operator in the country to exclusively deploy a network designed for the...
Civil servants, most of whom are members of the Government Institutions Pension Fund (GIPF), will be able to use a portion of their pensions to either build a house or make improvements to existing properties by January next year. This is after the highly anticipated government approved scheme was made official this week during a...
A total of 33 drivers were arrested over the weekend for driving under the influence (DUI) of alcohol. The arrests included both men and women, with the youngest offender aged 31 and the oldest a 73-year-old male. The arrests form part of the Namibian Police Traffic Division’s two-day operation in Windhoek over the past weekend,...
The Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia (CRAN) has raised concerns over a significant increase in online scams across the country in recent weeks, warning that the trend poses a threat to consumer safety and national digital security. In response, the regulatory authority is calling for intensified efforts to educate the public on the importance of...
At 28-years-old, Gabriel Shikongo is using a childhood lesson from his grandmother to fight deforestation and improve farming in Namibia. Shikongo, a trained police officer and former University of Namibia student, remembers how his grandmother used ash in the mahangu field to keep away pests and keep the soil fertile. That memory inspired him to...
The domestic mining sector continues to drive the national economy, generating N$52.3 billion in revenue and contributing 13.3% to the gross domestic product (GDP) in the most recent fiscal year. This marks a milestone in the country’s economic performance, reinforcing mining as the backbone of Namibia’s industrial output and trade. The sector also recorded strong...
Namibia’s Producer Price Index (PPI) recorded a continued decline in the second quarter of 2025, reflecting ongoing shifts in wholesale price trends across major sectors of the economy. According to the report issued by the Namibia Statistics Agency (NSA), the PPI fell by 3.1% quarter-on-quarter and dropped 2.5%, compared to the same period last year....
The Business and Intellectual Property Authority (Bipa) will begin mass deregistration of non-compliant companies today, starting with 1 000 entities that have failed to meet legal and financial requirements. The Khomas region, home to the highest number of registered businesses, also leads in non-compliance, with many of its entities appearing on the deregistration list. It...
Namibia is moving forward with plans to launch a new national airline, but it will not revive the defunct Air Namibia name. This as revealed by works and transport Minister Veikko Nekundi. Speaking to New Era last week, he said the focus is on building a new, sustainable airline from the ground up and not...
ONGWEDIVA – Running a business is no small task. Raising a family is even harder. Doing both while caring for a visually impaired sibling it the daily reality of Sophia Shilongo, a woman from northern Namibia. She has quietly built a name for herself in the traditional food business. What started as a small table...