In her maiden national budget statement, recently-appointed finance minister Ericah Shafudah yesterday tabled a cautious and conservative yet pro-growth budget of N$106.3 billion for the 2025/26 financial year. However, the budget also comes with an increase in excise duties on the consumption of alcohol and tobacco, which took effect on 12 March 2025. The largest...
In the corridors of power, every detail matters, and each ticking second counts. For decades now, two key figures have operated in the shadows while ensuring seamless execution of presidential duties. We are referring here to Tuhafeni Modesto, who ensures order and diplomacy, while commissioner Johan Ndjaronguru is the security man. In political lexicon, they...
Iuze Mukube The curtain has come down on Affirmative Repositioning leader Job Amupanda’s court application for the removal of the veterinary cordon fence (VCF), also known as the redline. Judge Shafimana Ueitele yesterday dismissed the application, stating that the applicant failed to provide sufficient evidence to the court to support his claims. Amupanda also sought...
Chevla Wells The City of Windhoek (CoW) has announced that heavy rains between 17 and 21 March have damaged graves at the Gammams Cemetery, and worsened road conditions across the city. “We encourage families to visit the cemetery to assess any potential damage and arrange for necessary repairs,” the CoW the statement read.It said those...
The Namibia Horseracing Association (NHRA) is set to honour the late Founding President Sam Nujoma with its highly-anticipated Independence Horse Racing Bash tomorrow at the Okahandja turf. The event, which kicks off at 10h00, promises an exciting day of racing as the NHRA celebrates the legacy of Nujoma and Namibia’s independence. The action-packed event will...
Finance minister Ericah Shafudah yesterday tabled the national budget for the 2025/26 financial year. The government allocated N$1.3 billion to the Sport, Youth and National Service section. This funding includes N$200 million for the construction of Category 2 stadiums nationwide, N$200 million for basic sport infrastructure development as well as N$50 million to support...
Lahja Nashuuta As finance minister Erica Shafudah prepares to present the national budget in Parliament today, various lawmakers have expressed hope for increased allocations to education, job-creation and social welfare. However, the potential revival of Air Namibia has sparked mixed reactions. Members of various political parties said the budget must address economic challenges, improve essential...
Today, a baptism of fire is slated for new finance minister Erica Shafudah. With less than 120 hours since landing the position, she has a mammoth task to table a national budget that is in tandem with the bold commitments of the new administration, which includes creating 250 000 jobs in the next five years....
Iuze Mukube High Court Judge Shafimana Ueitele will deliver his verdict around the removal of the Veterinary Cordon Fence (VCF), notoriously known as the redline, today. The ruling will determine whether the defence successfully argued for the dismissal of Job Amupanda’s challenge for the removal of the redline, citing it lacked sufficient legal merit. The...
KEETMANSHOOP – The New Era Publication Corporation exists to publish issues of importance to rural Namibia, national interest and government-related matters that may concern the community. To spread this gospel and build bridges, New Era CEO Christof Maletsky and acting managing editor Charles Tjatindi held stakeholders’ engagements with leaders in the //Kharas region this week....