WALVIS BAY – Namibian youth should not be spectators, but must take the lead as the country enters a new chapter in its oil and gas development. This is according to the special advisor and head of the upstream petroleum unit in the office of the presidency, Kornelia Shilunga. She was speaking at the second...
Lahja Nashuuta The City of Windhoek (CoW) has connected more than 7 000 zinc structures to the municipal electricity grid, providing power to over 35 000 residents, Strategic Executive for Electricity, Obrien Hekandjo, has confirmed. Citing the 2023 National Census, Hekandjo said only 64% of Windhoek’s 144 640 households are currently electrified, leaving around 52...
Despite Namibia’s abundant natural resources, there is little to no local beneficiation, with raw materials such as marble and sandstone being exported raw — with the country importing the finished products. This was highlighted by outgoing South African high commissioner to Namibia, Thenjiwe Ethel Mtintso, during an exclusive interview with New Era, as her diplomatic...
The alleged tribal confrontations that recently erupted at Otjinene in the Omaheke region, if indeed are found to be ethnic tensions as many are asserting, are strongly condemnable and very unfortunate. Otjinene, a sparsely populated constituency of about 7 000 inhabitants, was on Monday this week rocked by violent clashes following the death of a...
Stefanus Nambara EKONDJO – The Namibia Fish Consumption Promotion Trust (NFCPT) has officially handed over a newly constructed building to Ekondjo Primary School, a rural school in Kavango West, valued at N$2.4 million. The facility comprises four classrooms, a storeroom, an administration block with a master office, a strong room, a reception area, additional office...
SWAKOPMUND – Erongo governor Nathalia /Goagoses has called for deliberate inclusivity in Namibia’s tourism industry. She said the sector must benefit all Namibians, particularly those from previously disadvantaged backgrounds. She highlighted the skewed nature of the industry, where profits and opportunities continue to bypass locals, especially the youth and rural communities. Despite the challenges brought...
Rauna Kalola The Ministry of Health and Social Services in the Erongo region is set to roll out the Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination campaign from 4 to 15 August 2025, aimed at girls aged 9 to 14. This marks a major step forward in the region’s long-term cervical cancer prevention strategy, which also encompasses regular...
Namibia and South Africa share warm relations that are deeply rooted in the joint struggle against colonialism and apartheid. Namibia’s stability and strong economic ties make it a natural strategic partner for South Africa. The two countries enjoy excellent and expanding bilateral cooperation across all levels, evidenced by the signing of over 150 agreements and...
Lahja Nashuuta Hastings Ntema may not wear a suit or sit behind a desk, but his daily efforts help keep the wheels of government turning smoothly. A dedicated worker at the Ministry of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety and Security in Windhoek, Ntema is the kind of public servant whose contributions are often overlooked but are...
WALVIS BAY – President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has raised concerns over ongoing corruption in State-owned enterprises (SOEs), calling for ethical leadership and accountability. Her message, delivered by Minister of Works and Transport Veikko Nekundi during the SOE annual general meeting in Walvis Bay yesterday, sounded a stern warning against unethical behaviour. “Corruption is never accidental. It...