Namibia has, in a bold move, taken a stand against the ongoing Israeli war on Palestinians, and blocked a vessel carrying weapons destined for Israel from docking in Namibia. In a significant move, Justice minister Yvonne Dausab made the courageous call on Friday to the relevant authorities, including the Namibian Ports Authority, not to allow...
The Bank of Namibia (BoN) has refuted a statement from Trustco Group Holdings (TGH), the parent company of Trustco Bank Namibia (TBN), that depositors’ funds are guaranteed and held by it. This is after TGH on Friday announced its decision to exit the investment in its commercial banking portfolio, which the group stated accounts for...
Lahja Nashuuta While the focus of most Namibians was on Omuthiya, where the commemoration of Heroes’ Day was taking place, a fraction took to the streets to push for the implementation of the universal basic income grant (BIG). Accepting the petition from protestors yesterday, the acting executive director in the Ministry of Gender Equality, Poverty...
Lahja Nashuuta Stories of women, both the famous and the little-known, who made outstanding contributions pre- and post-independence, will soon be told and celebrated. This is because the Swapo Party Women’s Council (SPWC) is documenting biographies, autobiographies, and stories of women who made outstanding contributions pre- and post-independence, but whose stories remain untold. SPWC is...
Following last year’s success of ‘Remembering Johnny’ at the National Theatre of Namibia, a show that pays tribute to French icon Johnny Hallyday, OYO presented ‘Discovering Michel’ yesterday and today. Focusing on the work of Michel Berger, an artist discovered 60 years ago in France and departed too soon, ‘Discovering Michel’ will feature the renowned...
The Swapo Party has resolved to hold an extraordinary congress on 19 April 2025 to elect an individual to complete the remainder of late president Hage Geingob’s term. This is despite a legal challenge brought by five party members who argue that the party disregarded its own constitution when itfailed to hold the congress within...
Big and small livestock worth over N$3.4 million were reported stolen between last year and now, which saw the region’s farmers losing 595 cattle and 404 small livestock to rustlers. The figures were revealed by Omaheke governor Pijoo Nganate during his recent state of the region address (Sora). He raised concerns about the prevalence of...
Auleria Wakudumo Festus Hamalwa Omuthiya town in the Oshikoto region is prepared to host Namibia’s 34th Heroes’ Day commemoration on Monday. Oshikoto governor Penda Ya Ndakolo told New Era on Wednesday that preparations are complete, and the region is set to host Heroes’ Day. The day, which is also recognised by the United Nations, is...
State Advocate Esekiel Ipinge says Tamson ‘Fitty’ Hatuikulipi’s bail application does not contain any new facts. Fitty Hatuikulipi (43), is one of the alleged masterminds of the Fishrot corruption scandal. Ipinge told Fitty Hatuikulipi during cross-examination this week, he (Fitty) was just rehashing old evidence. The hearing of Hatuikulipi’s application resumed this week after a...
The usually sleepy harbour town of Lüderitz is abuzz with new developments linked to oil and gas discoveries. This is combined with the promise of a flourishing green hydrogen industry, but now the town faces expansion challenges. This is as new investors are rushing to capitalise on the emerging sectors. “Town expansion is taking a...