Adolf Kaure The groundbreaking ceremony for Wanaheda’s Namibia Traffic Information System (NaTIS) centre worth a total estimated cost of N$230 million took place in Windhoek on Wednesday. The project will be implemented in two phases, with phase one comprising bulk services and boundary, while phase two will be for the construction of buildings and internal...
In the quiet village of Gibeon, some 100km south of Hardap’s regional capital, Mariental, survival for most elderly residents rests squarely on the monthly old-age pension grant. Driving through the settlement, one of the first things that stands out is a small, colourful house assembled from rusted pieces of corrugated iron, some of them seemingly...
Auleria Wakudumo The Republican Party has come out swinging, saying Namibians must reject uranium mining in the Stampriet artesian basin, warning that any mining activity in the area could permanently damage one of the country’s most important underground water sources. Speaking at a media conference in Windhoek yesterday, RP leader Henk Mudge urged citizens to...
Standard Bank Namibia launched the Top 8 Cup on Tuesday in Windhoek. The tournament celebrates teams that have worked tirelessly throughout the Namibia Premier Football League season to earn their place in the competition. Standard Bank Namibia has sponsored the tournament with N$2.5 million. The champions will receive N$600 000, while the runners-up will take...
The Namibia Tennis Association (NTA) has officially launched the HMVK Windhoek Autumn Open, sponsored by Rand Merchant Bank (RMB) Namibia, with matches getting underway today at the Central Tennis Courts in Windhoek. The tournament, which began with yesterday’s Round of 32 draw, will run until Sunday and is expected to showcase some of the country’s...
Uakutura Kambaekwa The legacy of James Unomasa Uerikua extends beyond his political office, with his memory firmly embedded in the hearts of many, particularly for his unwavering support of entrepreneurs across Namibia, business figure Knowledge Katti has said. Uerikua, a Swapo parliamentarian and former governor of Otjozondjupa, died in a motor vehicle accident between Otjiwarongo...
MUYAKO – Farmers along Lake Liambezi are scrambling to harvest maize, sorghum and other crops before advancing floodwaters reach their fields. The water, which has already moved past Bukalo, is steadily pushing towards villages and crop fields surrounding the lake, forcing farmers to begin harvesting weeks before their crops are ready. Affected farmer Raymond Matiti,...
WALVIS BAY – What was meant to be a controlled landfill has become an informal settlement of more than 100 shacks, where an illegal shebeen sells traditional beer and over 300 people now live and work. New Era has learnt that undercover prostitution, domestic violence and drug-related activities are also prevalent at the informal settlement...
Despite external economic shocks and unexpected disruptive global political headwinds, the Namibian economy remains resilient and has made notable progress. This progress has been noticed in sectors of youth empowerment, infrastructure development, health, environmental sustainability and strategic economic diversification. Notably, President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah indicated that the oil and gas sector, to be overseen directly by...
RUACANA – The usually quiet town of Ruacana was transformed into a vibrant hub of activity over the Easter weekend as thousands of visitors, traders and sports enthusiasts flocked to the town for the 15th edition of the Ruacana annual easter tournament, demonstrating the growing role of sport in stimulating local economic growth. The tournament,...