Heather Erdmann REHOBOTH – Petrol and diesel fuel ran dry across most service stations in Rehoboth on Tuesday as residents rushed to fill up ahead of a fuel price hike that took effect yesterday. By yesterday afternoon, only two of the five Rehoboth fuel stations still had fuel available for consumers. So desperate is the...
Given its perennial underfunding levels, inadequate human capital and limited access to modern tools and advanced technologies for combating corruption, it is unfair and unreasonable to expect the country’s Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) to fully live up to its mandate. These were the sentiments of most Parliamentarians during Tuesday’s national budget contributions to the vote of...
Auleria Wakudumo The water ministry has made significant strides in improving water supply and sanitation services across the country, with notable gains recorded in rural areas over the past year. The spokesperson of the ministry, Romeo Muyunda, said the progress reflects the government’s continued commitment to strengthening water security for human consumption, agriculture and industrial...
Namibia is repositioning its foreign policy and trade strategy to survive a tougher, more competitive world where economic strength will define its place on the global stage. This the summation of International Relations and Trade Minister Selma Ashipala-Musavyi message when she delivered the ministry’s budget this week. Motivating her ministry’s N$1.37 billion budget in Parliament...
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...