NKURENKRU – Several villagers from Mpungu in the Mpungu constituency of the Kavango West region have grouped themselves into a woodwork project, ‘Mutjima-gumwe Woodworking Cooperative’. The group was created through the Namibia Integrated Landscape Approach for Enhancing Livelihoods and Environmental Governance (NILALEG) Nkulivere landscape project. They craft wooden products to make a living. The NILALEG project is at the forefront...
On the spot with Steven Klukowski – Frederick reflects on turbulent reign
The //Kharas region is among several in Namibia where new governors have recently been appointed, replacing those who have completed their terms. In an effort to reflect on her journey of trials and tribulations, New Era’s Steven Klukowski (SK) sat down with former Governor Aletha Frederick (AF) to shed light on a period marked by progress, partnership, and pressing challenges....
On the spot with Paheja Siririka – CPBN: strengthening procurement, empowering businesses
The Central Procurement of Namibia (CPBN) is there to ensure transparency, fairness, and accountability in the public procurement process and fostering a competitive environment that supports development and builds public trust. New Era’s journalist, Paheja Siririka (PS) engaged Johanna Kambala (JK), the CPBN’s Manager of Stakeholder Relations – dissecting procurement processes, public perception, bidding process, eligibility criteria, and more.. PS:...
Editorial – Crush the corruption serpent on its head
President Netumbo Nandi- Ndaitwah’s “…not business as usual…” mantra is catching on fast. For one, the public service is in delivery mode. Accountability and transparency have become buzz words, and projects and programmes are being rolled out as planned. It boggles the mind why people must be pushed to the limits to do exactly what they are employed to do. ...
Letter – Time for legislation promoting administrative justice
Many natural or juristic persons find themselves in a predicament when aggrieved by the conduct of the functionaries or institutions that infringe their right to just administrative action. Such administrative conduct usually unravels in a form of a decision of public administrators. Think about a decision of a public body that affects a tender bidder for public works, an applicant...
Eight children among 52 killed in Gaza
GAZA CITY – Gaza’s civil defence agency on Thursday said at least 52 people, including eight children, were killed by Israeli forces in the Palestinian territory battered by more than 21 months of war. The latest deadly strikes and gunfire came just hours after Hamas, which runs Gaza, announced it was willing to release 10 hostages as part of indirect...
Kahirona’s quest for North West League championship heats up
Life Fighters’ brief stint in the North West First Division Football League could end this weekend as they just need one point to secure the title and return to the Namibia Premier League. Speaking to Nampa this week, league administrator Lydia Hakandongo confirmed that the final league showdown will happen on Sunday, with all games starting at 12h00, at six...
Hamukwaya happy with athletes’ performance
Secretary general of the Namibia Paralympic Committee (NPC), Michael Hamukwaya says he is happy with athletes’ performance at the African Union Sport Council (AUSC) Region Five Youth Games underway in Swakopmund. In an interview with Nampa on Tuesday at the end of day two of the athletics competitions, Hamukwaya said it has been an amazing competition since day one, despite...
Namibia scoops medals in Zambia
Namibian archers brought home a total of six medals from the recently concluded 2025 African Regional Field Archery Championship in Lusaka, Zambia. The championship took place from 3-6 July, featuring competitors from Zambia, South Africa and Namibia. After three gruelling days of intense competition, Namibia managed to secure three gold medals and three bronze medals. Jannie Meuwesen, Evan Meyer and...
Opinion – Golf, but make it football
Hilma Nalupe Hearing the word ‘FootGolf’ for the first time left me wondering, ‘What on earth is that? Golf by foot?’ But after watching the live demonstration at the Windhoek Country Club on Monday, I found myself nodding and thinking, ‘Ah, I can do that. How hard could it possibly be to kick a ball into a giant hole?’ At...