There is a lot of hype around the developing oil and gas sector in Namibia. While development is taking place and there are many benefits to reap in the long- term, there are decisions we need to make concerning this industry which will have long-term effects on our nation.
National
Letter – Do we all have equal opportunity?
As I sit down to write this article, I can’t help but feel an overwhelming sense of frustration and sadness. The question that has been haunting me for a long time is, do we all have equal opportunity in this world? And the more I think about it, the more I am convinced that the answer is a resounding no.
Know your civil servant | Laying a strong math and science foundation
Chindongo Immanuel Chindongo - Teacher
Ministry of Education, Arts and Culture
No room for tribalists – Mathe
Information ministry executive director Audrin Mathe (AM) spoke to New Era’s Edward Mumbuu (EM) on a buffet of issues, including the government’s agenda,
Nguvauva calls for action on sub-leased govt farms
Okorukambe constituency councillor Rocco Nguvauva has bemoaned the growing trend of beneficiaries sub-leasing government resettlement farms to third parties, saying such tendencies undermine efforts to address the intense land question.
Livestock worth over N$4.9 million stolen in Zambezi
Police in the Zambezi region reported that a total of 824 cattle valued at more than N$4.94 million were stolen between April 2022 and April 2023.
Okahandja shooting incident cops face murder charges
Namibian Police deputy inspector general Elias Mutota announced an investigation into a case of murder against the police officers who shot and killed five men in Okahandja last Tuesday.
Esau denies transferring funds to law firms
Former fisheries minister Benard Esau has denied giving orders for funds to be transferred to the Sisa Namandje & Co and DHC law firms.
TransNamib needs N$30b investment
The national rail service operator faces the dual challenge of an ageing and deteriorating railway infrastructure and outdated rolling stock.
Otweya houses ownership probed
Some Otweya residents who received houses after the devastating shack fire that left 174 Twaloloka families homeless are allegedly at risk of losing their homes.









