Yesterday morning, scenes unfamiliar to many Namibians unfolded across Windhoek and beyond. Long queues snaked through service stations, tempers simmered, and uncertainty hung in the air. Some fuel outlets even cordoned off their forecourts with cones, citing empty tanks. By afternoon, government had stepped in, warning service stations against withholding fuel in anticipation of a...
Omaruru is facing several service delivery challenges, including water supply issues, ageing infrastructure, growing informal settlements, and rising municipal debt. The town is also working on development projects, including relocating Single Quarter residents and constructing an open market. New Era Journalist Eveline de Klerk (ED) recently interviewed Omaruru CEO Valentinus Sindongo (VS) regarding these challenges...
Dalene Kooper Fresh out of high school, Rivonia Roswitha Roman manifested her career as a control administrative officer at the Kunene Regional Council. She started as a volunteer, editing the local newspaper for the Khorixas Town Council. She imagined herself occupying an office in that office. “I told myself, one day I shall occupy this...
The Ministry of Information and Communication Technology (MICT) has earmarked significant funding towards the development of Namibia’s ICT sector during the 2026/2027 financial year, with a strong focus on infrastructure rollout, cybersecurity and digital inclusion. The minister said this while motivating her ministry budget in the National Assembly on Tuesday. She said the ministry has...
Manica Group Namibia on Monday donated N$600 000 towards the construction of a multi-purpose hall at Kuisebmond Secondary School. The hall is expected to serve as a central assembly venue for learners from various schools in the Kuisebmond area of Walvis Bay. According to the company, the facility will also be used by the broader...
Isabel Bento OMARURU – The Omaruru Town Council is advancing several development projects, including housing, electrification and market infrastructure, despite ongoing constraints related to land servicing and bulk infrastructure capacity. Among the key initiatives is the development of an open market at the former single quarters, where residents have already been relocated. CEO Valentinus Sindongo...
Andreas Thomas Information and Communication Technology Minister Emma Theofelus on Tuesday motivated the N$682 million budget for the 2026/2027 financial year, with reduced allocations to the Nampa and New Era Publication Corporation. While motivating Vote 29 in the National Assembly during the committee stage, Theofelus said the budget provides for operational and development programmes, including...
OMARURU — The town of Omaruru needs millions to replace ageing water infrastructure, including asbestos pipes dating back to the pre-independence era. Omaruru CEO Valentinus Sindongo in an interview with New Era recently said the municipality has been engaging the line ministry for financial assistance to upgrade the deteriorating system, warning that parts of the...
Adolf Kaure The Aris River bridge along the B1 highway between Windhoek and Rehoboth has been reconstructed to the tune of N$33.9 million. The bridge was reopened by the minister of works and transport, Veikko Nekundi, on Wednesday. This is after the bridge got severe structural damage after heavy rainfall in March 2025. One of...
KATIMA MULILO – Zambezi farmers are grappling with a surge in livestock theft, as rustlers suspected to be from neighbouring Zambia continue to raid farms along the Kamenga-Liselo border. Latest statistics from the Namibian Police Force (NamPol) in Zambezi reveal staggering losses running into millions of Namibian dollars. Zambezi Anti-Livestock Unit Detective Senior Inspector Kudumo...