SHADIKONGORO – President Netumbo Nandi-Naitwah has reiterated her commitment to feeding the Namibian nation through government irrigation schemes. Speaking during a visit to the Shadikongoro government irrigation project yesterday, Nandi-Ndaitwah, the prioritisation of agriculture and the provision of food security remain high on her list. “I said I commit myself to feed the Namibian people,...
OUTJO – In the town of Outjo, green gardens are changing lives. They are not just producing vegetables, but also creating jobs, supporting schools, and giving hope to families who once struggled to put food on the table. When New Era visited the constituency recently to assess developments and challenges in the area, two stories...
The Business and Intellectual Property Authority (Bipa) will begin mass deregistration of non-compliant companies today, starting with 1 000 entities that have failed to meet legal and financial requirements. The Khomas region, home to the highest number of registered businesses, also leads in non-compliance, with many of its entities appearing on the deregistration list. It...
Hilma Nalupe The fundraising match between African Stars and Eeshoke Chula Chula, which was scheduled for Sunday in Windhoek, has been cancelled. This was announced by the Brave Warriors World Cup campaign committee this week. The fixture was expected to be one of the campaign’s highlights, drawing supporters of both clubs for a good cause. ...
Swimming coach Diego Kahlari has been chosen to participate in this year’s American Swimming Coaches Association (ASCA) World Clinic next month in the USA. Hosted in Reno, Nevada, United States of America, from September 2 to 5, the event brings together top swimming coaches, including the legendary Bob Bowman. Kahlari, owner of the Infinity Aquatic...
Through concerted efforts in collaboration with the Regional Electricity Distributors (REDs), government will by 2030 connect over 200 000 houses to the electricity grid. That number is expected to grow to 400 000 households by 2040. This was revealed by mines and energy minister Natangwe Ithete. He recently shared government’s ambitious plans to connect thousands...
Lahja Nashuuta Residents of Omitara are calling for the reintroduction of the Basic Income Grant (BIG) to rescue their community from worsening poverty, unemployment and social decay. They argue that since the BIG pilot project ended more than a decade ago, life in the settlement has deteriorated, with young people increasingly turning to alcohol and...
Namibia is leading most African countries in the race to achieve the globally accepted and World Health Organisation (WHO) certified 95/95/95 HIV/Aids targets. The targets translate to 95/95/95 HIV testing, treatment and viral suppression targets aimed at closing gaps in HIV treatment coverage and outcomes in all sub-populations, age groups and geographic settings. The first...
OUTJO – On a hot afternoon in Seringkop in the Outjo constituency of the Kunene region, children gather under a half-finished school roof. The roof is a solemn promise to them of something their parents never had: a proper school. Their laughter echoes across the dusty yard, where bricks and timber lie waiting to complete...
After almost 25 years in the game, veteran pugilist and Namibia’s former World Boxing Organisation (WBO) Africa middleweight champion, Lukas ‘The Demolisher’ Ndafoluma, has finally hung up his gloves. He confirmed this news in an interview this week. “I have officially retired, although I haven’t put out a statement on that, but I am taking...