Output growth in the local mining sector has played a key role in driving economic growth rates in the last couple of years. However, recent global political developments have clouded the commodity price outlook for several of Namibia’s main commodity export products. While Namibia has minimal trade linkages with the US (less than 4% of...
African airlines continue to face an uphill battle, as they are still confronted with high operational costs and a low propensity for air travel expenditure. These challenges are compounded by a persistent aircraft and spare parts shortage that has for decades dampened aviation growth on the continent. According to the International Air Transport Association (IATA),...
The European Union (EU) and African Union (AU) reaffirmed their strategic partnership at the conclusion of the third EU-AU ministerial meeting. It was held in preparation for the seventh AU-EU Summit this year. The ministerial meeting served as a pivotal moment to take stock of progress on the Joint Vision for 2030, adopted at the...
OSHAKATI – Vendors at the ongoing Oshakati Totem Expo have expressed appreciation for the large turnout recorded over the weekend. They said it has brought a much-needed boost to their businesses. The expo, which kicked off on Friday, is scheduled to run until 7 June. The totem expo, a hallmark event in the north, brings...
Mathilde Kudumo Linea Dishena Street vendors operating along the constructed Ongos-Eneas Peter Nanyemba road in the Havana informal settlement in Windhoek have called for the urgent completion of the road project. They said the ongoing construction is disrupting their livelihoods. The vendors stated that construction on the road has been underway for the past three...
With a massive oil and gas discovery in the Orange Basin and a world-leading green hydrogen project on the horizon, Namibia is drawing strong international attention and high expectations. Speaking at the 13th Public Lecture on Oil and Gas, hosted by the National Council for Higher Education (NCHE) at the Protea Hotel last week, Michael...
KEETMANSHOOP – With its mission to provide accessible, relevant and quality vocational training to learners of the two southern regions and the broader the community, the Keetmanshoop Vocational Training Centre (KVTC) will provide golden opportunities for unemployed youth. During an exclusive interview yesterday with New Era, newly appointed head of centre Benedictus Diergaardt said the...
Sawi Hausiku RUNDU – The Rundu Town Council (RTC) plans to begin the first phase of constructing its new building during the 2025/26 financial year. Council staff currently work from government-owned offices, housed in one of the town’s oldest structures located on land belonging to the Ministry of Works and Transport. These offices, constructed from...
Lylie Joel NKURENKURU – The Kavango West Regional Council and Namibia Industrial Development Agency (Nida) met on Thursday to discuss a new strategy to transform the Kavango Cattle Ranch at Mangetti Farm into a profitable venture. The ranch is in the Tondoro constituency. The initiative seeks to improve cattle health and market quality, revamp farm...
Linea Dishena The government is having discussions with the United States of America (USA) regarding president Donald Trump’s 21% import tariffs on Namibian goods as from April 2025. This was confirmed by International Relations and Cooperation executive director, ambassador Penda Naanda, in an interview last week. The US has increased import tariffs to all its...