Lahja Nashuuta A perception that specialising in indigenous languages lacks economic value has been engrained into the minds of most students. This is one of the key reasons why students shun indigenous languages when pursuing careers in the education profession. This was said by Cynthy Haihambo-Ya-Otto, an associate professor in the Department of Applied Education Sciences at the University of...
Africa mourns Zambia’s Lungu
Namibia and Africa at large are mourning the passing of former Zambian president Edgar Chagwa Lungu. He is a leader remembered not only for his service to his nation but also for upholding the enduring bonds of togetherness between Zambia and Namibia. In a heartfelt message, President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah reflected on Zambia’s historic role in supporting Namibia’s liberation struggle. She...
New Era, Ondangwa cement ties
ONDANGWA – The New Era Publication Corporation (NEPC), the publishing company of the leading State-owned New Era daily newspaper, on Friday signed a strategic agreement with the Ondangwa Town Council. Through this partnership, which has been in the works since last year, NEPC has committed to promoting activities and development initiatives within the town council, including the upcoming Ondangwa Trade...
NNN urges Africa to intesify fight against cholera
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has urged fellow African leaders to work together to urgently stop the growing cholera crisis on the continent. Speaking during a virtual emergency meeting of African heads of state and government on 4 June 2025, the president expressed serious concerns over the rising cholera cases and related deaths in 20 African Union member states. During the meeting...
Vandalism, theft rock Kalimbeza
KALIMBEZA – The Kalimbeza Rice Project in the Zambezi region is reeling from relentless theft and vandalism, and deputy minister of agriculture Ruth Masake has appealed to the local community to take ownership of government infrastructure and protect it. During a recent site visit, Masake urged residents to regard public assets as their own, adding that the ongoing destruction of...
Pension fund ‘discriminates’ younger MPs
Lahja Nashuuta Former youthful parliamentarians have called on the Namibia Financial Institutions Supervisory Authority (Namfisa) to expedite the approval of amendments to the rules governing the Members of Parliament (MPs) and Other Office-Bearers Pension Fund. In March, the Ministry of Finance and Public Enterprises and MPs adopted a series of resolutions aimed at reforming the pension system for lawmakers and...
Ohorongo sale sparks monopoly concerns
Andreas Thomas Whale Rock Cement’s attempt to acquire Schwenk Namibia, the producer of Cheetah Cement, is facing strong opposition from stakeholders who fear it could create a monopoly in the local cement industry. On Thursday, the Namibian Competition Commission (NaCC) held a stakeholder meeting to gather information about the proposed acquisition of the parent company of Ohorongo Cement. NaCC CEO...
Endjala: I did not say goodbye
Omusati governor Erginus Endjala has denied claims that he said goodbye or confirmed he is stepping down from his position. Speaking at the Olufuko Annual Festival gala dinner in Outapi on Saturday, Endjala made it clear that although his term is ending soon, he did not at any point say he is leaving office. “I said this might probably be...
Ondangwa, Olufuko gala dinners raise N$1.9 million …Ngurare calls for local support
Erastus Ndawedapo Festus Hamalwa ONDANGWA- A total of N$740 600 was raised at the Ondangwa Trade Fair Gala Dinner hosted by the Ondangwa Town Council on Saturday, while the Olufuko gala dinner, also held on Saturday in Oupati, raked in N$1.2 million. The aim of the gala dinners was to raise funds for the 12th edition of the Ondangwa Trade...
Oshakati tables N$350m budget …targets infrastructure improvement, social services
Auleria Wakudumo OSHAKATI – The Oshakati Town Council on Friday presented its N$350 million budget for the 2025/26 financial year. Council said the budget is balanced, with projected revenues matching planned expenditures, leaving no deficit or surplus. Oshakati mayor Leonard Hango stated that this year’s budget focuses on key priority areas aligned with the council’s long-term strategic goals. “These priorities...