Auleria Wakudumo Kunene governor Vipuakuje Muharukua has unveiled an ambitious and transforming vision for the region, promising a shift from subsistence to sustainability, from potential to prosperity. Delivering the State of the Region Address this week, the governor outlined concrete plans to modernise agriculture, expand mining and integrate rural communities into the mainstream economy. Central...
OUTAPI – Omusati governor Immanuel Shikongo said the ministry of agriculture made significant strides in investing in the development of water infrastructure, upgrading green schemes and promoting food security in the region. The governor made these remarks during the State of the Region Address in Outapi on Wednesday. Pointing to Anamulenge, Ruacana, Tsandi and Okahao...
Zebaldt Ngaruka OTJOMBINDE – Current Otjombinde constituency councillor Wenzel Kavaka will stand as a candidate for the Swapo party for the upcoming Regional Councils and Local Authority elections in November. Swapo’s district coordinator for Otjombinde Tjovavi Tjituka confirmed to New Era that Kavaka was unopposed for the Swapo candidacy position. He added that all eight...
As Namibia rolls out its Sixth National Development Plan (NDP6), one of its ambitions is the full-scale digital transformation of the country, from classrooms to government offices to rural farms. While most media reports on NDP6 have focused on agriculture, manufacturing and food self-sufficiency, the plan quietly outlines a wide-reaching strategy to modernise Namibia’s digital...
SANGWALI – The new facilities, which were constructed at Sangwali Combined School by the Namibia Fish Consumption Promotion Trust, in partnership with the Namibian Institute of Mining and Technology, were officially handed over recently. The new facilities, which include three classrooms, a storeroom and an administration block that has the principal’s office, a strong room,...
KATIMA MULILO – Zambezi governor Dorothy Kabula has raised the alarm over a concerning rise in cross-border cattle theft, calling for intensified cooperation between Namibia and neighbouring countries to combat the escalating issue. Kabula disclosed that a total of 184 cases of livestock theft were recorded during the 2024/25 financial year, resulting in the loss...
In an era of heightened geopolitical tension and growing insecurity, China this week commemorated the 80th anniversary of the Chinese war against Japanese aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War. The event here in Windhoek also coincided with the 98th anniversary of the founding of the Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA). Founded in 1927, the PLA...
Namibia’s international partnerships appear stronger than ever after two countries, Spain and Brazil, yesterday pledged technical support for offshore oil security and collaboration in renewable energy and water infrastructure. Ambassadors Loss San Martin (Brazil) and Alberto de la Calle of Spain yesterday separately paid farewell visits to President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah at State House. They discussed...
Lahja Nashuuta The City of Windhoek has come under fire for failing to implement a council resolution to extend debt relief to elderly residents. Under Resolution 29/11/2023, passed on 30 November 2023, the City Council committed to writing off both capital and interest on pensioners’ accounts, on condition the pensioners applied for the installation of...
EENHANA – President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has expressed deep concern over the recent suicide cases of three teachers from the Ohangwena region, describing the loss of young lives as very sad. “It gives me sleepless nights. I am sure as residents of the Ohangwena region, you too have been feeling the same way,” she said. She...