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OSHIKANGO – The rising water levels of rivers dividing Angola and Namibia as well as floods have brought life to a halt in some parts in the north, but fuel smugglers remain unshaken in their resolve to continue. Sources revealed that Angolan nationals involved in smuggling fuel into Namibia risk their lives by crossing flooded...
B2Gold Namibia announced that it contributed a total of N$2.4 billion in direct taxes to the government in 2024. This represents 57% of its N$4.1 billion profit before tax. When combined with indirect taxes and corporate social responsibility (CSR) spending, the company’s total contribution to government reached 61% of its pre-tax profit. The mine last...
Rudolf Gaiseb Namibia remains one of the driest countries in sub-Saharan Africa, with water scarcity affecting over 60% of the population. Deputy Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Land Reform Ruth Masake says adaptive and science-based solutions to climate challenges are just not necessary, but urgent. She spoke yesterday at the Southern Africa Science Service...
Sawi Hausiku RUNDU – Only caregivers of children seven years and below are eligible for meals at the Rundu State Hospital, the Ministry of Health and Social Services has said. The ministry’s public relations officer (PRO) Walters Kamaya said this last Thursday following enquiries and media reports that mothers who are admitted with sick children...
Lylie Joel NKURENKURU – The Kavango West Communal Land Board has recorded a total of 56 cases of illegal fencing. One such case has been submitted to the line minister’s office for actual removal as the perpetrator has not removed it voluntarily, said Deputy Director for Kavango West Communal Land Board, Justine Milinga, in an...
Andreas Thomas Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare said the Office of the Prime Minister must serve as an exemplary institution for all other government offices, ministries and agencies in the delivery of public services. Ngurare told his staff on Monday that it is the prime minister’s responsibility to enhance efficiency in the public sector. “If we...
Zebaldt Ngaruka EPUKIRO – Following the appointment of Sanet Steenkamp as education minister, the Omaheke region’s education director Constance Wantenaar is hopeful of changes in the current education system for the better. Wantenaar shared with New Era that the current school curriculum needs to be enhanced so that it can remain relevant to the evolving...
Zebaldt Ngaruka National Unity Democratic Organisation Member of Parliament Vetaruhe Kandorozu said the national budget must address the shortage of health facilities in the country. For the 2025/26 financial year, the Ministry of Health and Social Services was allocated N$ 12.3 billion. Kandorozu made his input to the budget in parliament recently. He stated that...
Lahja Nashuuta Environment and Tourism minister Indileni Daniel has vowed to protect Namibia’s rich biodiversity and promote sustainable development. She also promised to enhance the country’s reputation as a top global eco-tourism destination. In her inaugural address to the National Assembly last week, Daniel emphasised the government’s unwavering commitment to implementing all legislation, regulations and...
Iuze Mukube Swapo parliamentarian Nono Katjingisiua says the current tabled budget will strengthen the government’s intervention in addressing a wide range of social issues. These challenges range from housing, education, unemployment, inequality and health. She emphasised that this year’s budget is well-compiled, in view of the greater demand for the intervention of the government in...