President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has called on government institutions and the private sector to urgently convert existing training budgets into structured internship and apprenticeship opportunities. She warned that Namibia’s growing number of graduates must not end up without work experience. She made the remarks yesterday at the University of Namibia (Unam) graduation ceremony in Windhoek, where...
Auleria Wakudumo As many Namibians prepare to rest, travel and spend time with their loved ones ahead of Worker’s Day, informal workers said the day carries little significance beyond another opportunity to earn a living. Rivaldo Nawases, a Yango driver, said he sees the long weekend as a chance to maximise his income rather than...
As Namibia prepares to mark International Workers’ Day tomorrow, a new approach tothe commemoration is emerging. This is following a recent meeting between President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah and leaders of the National Union of Namibian Workers (NUNW). This year’s event, to be held in Opuwo, will jointly be organised by government, employers and trade unions. ‘...
The Standard Bank Top 8 Cup gets underway this Saturday at the Vineta Stadium in Swakopmund, bringing together the top eight teams from the recently concluded Namibia Premier Football League 2025/2026 season to compete for top honours. A total of N$600 000 awaits the winners, while the runners-up will pocket N$300 000, and the losing...
The newly elected president of the Namibian Deaf Sport Federation (NDSF), Uushona Peter, alongside his Executive Committee, has pledged to transform deaf sport into a powerful platform for inclusion, development, and socio-economic empowerment in Namibia. Elected on 25 April, the new leadership says sport must be viewed beyond recreation, describing it as an industry capable...
Minister of Health Dr Esperance Luvindao, yesterday officially inaugurated a new board for the National Institute of Pathology (NIP), appointing a team tasked with steering the institution for the next three years. The newly appointed team includes, Stephanie Viljoen, who is the chairperson, with Lucia Kazetjikuria serving as vice-chairperson. Other members include Helvi Haludilu and...
Former Brave Warriors goalkeeper Arnold Subeb has rolled out a goalkeeper development initiative to nurture young talent across Namibia, with training sessions scheduled for weekends at CBS Talents and Jan Mohr Secondary School. The programme will cater for goalkeepers from Under-9 to Under-18 level, focusing on structured, age-appropriate training designed to improve both technical and...
The City of Windhoek is planning a major expansion of its water reclamation capacity to secure long-term supply amid rising demand, climate uncertainty and increasing infrastructure costs. At the centre of the plan is a second Direct Potable Reclamation Plant (DPR2), expected to significantly boost the capital’s ability to recycle wastewater into safe drinking water. ...
Inspector General of the Namibian Police, Joseph Shikongo, has clarified that the recent reshuffle of senior officers is a planned, strategic move to strengthen the police force and improve service delivery nationwide. In an interview with New Era yesterday, Shikongo said the transfers are not driven by punishment or by a reaction to isolated incidents...
Agriculture minister Inge Zaamwani wants the full dissolution of the beleaguered Agricultural Business Development Agency (AgribusDev) by June 2026. He said the move is long overdue and fully aligns with the ministry’s push for deeper policy coordination and institutional support. The latest directive, which Zaamwani gave during the ministry’s recent 2025/26 Performance Review and Planning...