Adolf Kaure The Association of Local Authorities in Namibia, the Namibian Association of Local Authorities Officials, and the Namibia National Mayors Forum recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding in Windhoek, culminating in the establishment of the Local Government Umbrella Association. Speaking at the signing ceremony, Association of Local Authorities in Namibia (ALAN) president Samuel !Oë-Amseb...
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EU commends Namibia’s stance on climate change
Adolf Kaure The European Union (EU) Ambassador to Namibia, Ana Beatriz Martins, has commended Namibian President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah for ensuring that Namibia remains committed to fighting climate change, promoting environmental protection and green industrialisation, priorities strongly shared with the EU. This comes as the international community prepares to attend the 30th UN Climate Change Conference...
A long march to China … Namibians in ‘Zhongguo’ reflect
SHANGHAI – She is a teacher by training. He is an accountant at the National Planning. The other, a devoted civil servant and family man, has put everything on the line in his quest not only for a future but also to serve the Land of the Brave better in his unique, humble and miniscule...
NNN calls for greater support against climate change
Namibia estimates to spend approximately N$285 billion, with around N$247 billion dependent on international support to cut emissions, adapt to the changing climate, and build a greener, more resilient future, said President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah. The head of State indicated that Namibia’s nationally determined contributions set out 17 mitigation measures and 34 adaptation actions across key...
Police probe seal genitals theft …as 25 horses go missing
WALVIS BAY – Police in the Erongo region are investigating two major theft cases, including the stealing of nearly 700 seal bull genitals from a Henties Bay factory and the disappearance of 25 Friesian horses from a farm in Omaruru. This is according to Senior Inspector Judith Shomongula, who on Friday indicated that suspects on...
Nudo eyes Omatako constituency
Zebaldt Ngaruka OMATAKO – Erwin Tjirunguu Katjiteo, the National Unity Democratic Organisation (Nudo) candidate for Omatako constituency in the upcoming regional councils’ election, said his party will work closely with central government to bring changes in the constituency. Katjiteo shared with New Era that the Regional Council is a statutory body that presides over development...
Theofelus urges Namibians to embrace technology
Auleria Wakudumo OLUPAKA – The Minister of Information and Communication Technology, Emma Theofelus has called on Namibians, particularly the elderly, to migrate from traditional “tamagosh” button phones and adopt smartphones as the country transitions into a new era of advanced technology. During her visit to Olupaka village in the Omusati region, the minister said that...
Nkurenkuru VTC nears completion …centre to open with 100 trainees next year
Paulina Ndalikokule Stefanus Nambara NKURENKURU – The new Nkurenkuru Vocational Training Centre (VTC) in Kavango West will open its doors in February next year, with an initial intake of about 100 trainees. Namibia Training Authority (NTA) CEO Erick Nenghwanya said the centre’s official opening, initially scheduled for November this year, has been postponed to allow...
ECN warns against disrespect for voters
RUNDU – Paulus Sifire, Electoral Commission of Namibia’s (ECN) Kavango East regional electoral officer, urged police officers, party agents and ECN staff to respect voters in the upcoming 2025 Regional Councils and Local Authorities Elections, scheduled for 26 November. He said voters such as the elderly, pregnant women, and persons with disabilities must be treated...
Road labourers quit over poor conditions, low pay
NKURENKURU – According to a recent council assessment of VAT-funded and capital projects in Kavango West, dozens of labourers have abandoned road de-bushing projects across Kavango West after facing harsh working conditions, inadequate pay, and lack of basic safety equipment across the region. The projects, spanning over 50 kilometres of rural roads, were designed to...








