The Namibia Bus and Taxi Association (Nabta) supports a proposal for the mandatory installation of dashboard cameras in private and public transport vehicles. The proposal, made on Wednesday by works and transport minister, Veikko Nekundi, comes as Namibia continues to battle a sharp rise in fatal road crashes. Nabta secretary general, Pendapala Nakathingo, yesterday said...
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah instructed Cabinet members to deliver faster and more visibly on government promises. She made the remarks when she opened a two-day Cabinet retreat in Windhoek yesterday. She said the 8th Administration must move from planning to implementation because “good policies without action are just as good as nothing.” The retreat, attended by...
For generations, the flowing waters of the Kavango River fed families, watered crops, cleaned homes, and offered cool relief under the scorching northern sun. Simply put, it has sustained life and livelihoods. But now, an ugly phenomenon is rearing its head; death itself, which comes knocking almost every time someone uses the river. The cause...
This week, government handed over Farm Alpha No:628 to be used to extend the Aminuis communal area. This is indeed a welcome move. The Aminuis communal area is one of the hardest hit by drought every year, and the fact that it is over stocked with livestock makes the situation much worse. Land is the...
This year, the government demonstrated its commitment towards the arts, culture and heritage industry by launching the Namibia Arts, Culture and Heritage (NACH) Policy and a financial boost of N$50 million for the 2025/26 financial year. New Era Journalist Priscilla Mukokobi (PM) engaged Gretta Gaspar (GG), Office Administrator at the National Arts Council of Namibia...
Loide Nghiishililwa began her teaching career at a young and energetic age of 22, in January 2013, as an English Second Language and Oshindonga First Language teacher in the Khomas region at Acacia High School. Her love for teaching and education led her to concurrently teach at Namibia College of Open Learning (NAMCOL) as a...
The Namibian Presidency has welcomed the decision by African Leadership Magazine (ALM) to name Netumbo Nandi‑Ndaitwah as African Political Leader of the Year 2025, and Esperance Luvindao, Minister of Health and Social Services, as African Public Health Champion of the Year 2025. The announcement was issued by ALM after a continent-wide voting process spotlights Namibia’s...
Matheus David The Eco Dialogue Collective (EDC) officially launched The Green Screen initiative on Wednesday. The event brought together journalists, researchers, civil society, and development partners to welcome a new chapter in Namibia’s green future. The objective is to make information more accessible, strengthen transparency, and help people understand what Namibia’s green transition really means....
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah received a courtesy call from SADC executive secretary Elias Magosi on Tuesday. Magosi said the purpose of the visit was to brief the Head of State on the state of the region and better understand Namibia’s priorities in strengthening SADC’s mandate. It also aims to strengthen regional integration, peace, and security among...
OSHAKATI-A 14-year-old girl from Oshakati spends her school holidays helping her mother sell chips, sausage, fish and cakes to make ends meet. Despite being mocked by other learners for selling in the streets, she continues to support her mother’s small business every day. According to her, this hustle is not just work; it is a...