With the sun setting on one administration, Namibians now look ahead to a new dawn of leadership and Cabinet. President Nangolo Mbumba yesterday told Cabinet that the struggle never ends, as what was previously the fight for independence is now becoming the struggle for economic emancipation. He made these remarks yesterday as he bid farewell...
Aletta Shikololo Loide Jason A solemn, yet celebratory atmosphere filled the National Assembly yesterday as President Nangolo Mbumba delivered his valedictory speech, bidding farewell to the 7th Parliament. Members of Parliament (MPs) took the opportunity to congratulate and show appreciation to the President for steady leadership. Swapo secretary general Sophia Shaningwa described Mbumba as a...
Lahja Nashuuta Former Deputy Minister of Health and Social Services and the first woman to lead a political party in Namibia, Esther Utjiua Muinjangue, has expressed confidence in president-elect Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah. She said Nandi-Ndaitwah has proven herself in every leadership position she has held. “I have full confidence in the abilities of the president-elect. I...
Auleria Wakudumo With just a day to go before the incoming president takes her oath of office, influential women shared their views and perspectives on Namibia’s incoming first female president. Different women have praised incoming president Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah for being the first female elected president in Namibia. Many believe her leadership will bring a unique...
Lahja Nashuuta The newly appointed chief executive officer of the Namibia College of Open Learning (Namcol), Ngepathimo Kadhila, has expressed concern over the long-standing misconception that Namcol is only for students who failed in the formal education system. He emphasised that this perception continues to harm the institution, discouraging prospective students from enrolling due to...
Lahja Nashuuta The Hai//om San community residing along the Etosha National Park have been capacitated on legal and human rights, land rights, cultural heritage and social exclusion. The five-day training started last week, and ended over the weekend. It was conducted by the Legal Assistance Centre (LAC) in partnership with the European Union to equip...
Malakia Nashongo OSHAKATI – Children born with feet deformity, or what is known as club foot, can now have their feet corrected at the club foot clinic at the Oshakati Intermediate Hospital. Since its inception in 2014, the clinic has made a significant impact on the lives of many children. Oshana health director Johanna Haimene...
ITSAWISIS -To expand rural electrification in the Berseba constituency, the mines and energy ministry and the electricity utility NamPower has ensured that 98 households and two boreholes have access to electricity. Deputy minister of mines and energy Kornelia Shilunga said Berseba has the potential to transform from what was once an isolated, struggling community into...
The police in the Otjozondjupa region face an uphill battle in their crime prevention efforts in Tsumkwe due to language barriers between law- enforcement officers and the local San community. Namibian Police Inspector General Joseph Shikongo made these revelations in an interview with New Era yesterday following public engagements with the Tsumkwe community, where he...
Today, the 7th Parliament goes into overdrive as legislators roll up their sleeves and get their hands dirty to finalise outstanding Bills and key legislative matters. Tomorrow is reserved for President Nangolo Mbumba’s valedictory address to the outgoing Members of Parliament (MPs), paving the way for the new crop of lawmakers who will be sworn...