“Retirement is not the end of the road. It is the beginning of the open highway.” These words rang true as New Era’s Edward Mumbuu (EM) sat down with lawyer and pension industry expert Vincent Shimutwikeni (VS) for a conversation. Our discussion offered a panoramic view of Namibia’s retirement and pension landscape. The sector not...
David Matheus Toilet paper is a basic commodity for every household, yet in recent years, prices have soared — prompting calls from consumers for its regulation. The price of toilet paper has jumped from as little as N$5 per roll in 2020 to N$12 per roll at some retail outlets in 2025. For some Namibians,...
Aron Mushaukwa Albertina Nakale KATIMA MULILO – The Katima Mulilo Town Council has come out blazing against Urban and Rural Development Minister James Sankwasa, accusing him of having gone on a “personal campaign of deceit”. The council issued a robust response to Sankwasa, with mayor John Ntemwa reaffirming the council’s constitutional mandate, developmental achievements, and...
SWAKOPMUND – Erongo governor Natalia /Goagoses has warned against the abuse of social grants by beneficiaries. She said those misusing grants are at risk of losing the financial aid, as she will not hesitate to recommend the withdrawal of such grants if not used for their intended purpose. /Goagoses made it clear during her recent...
ONGWEDIVA – Oshana governor Hofni Iipinge has hailed the construction of a N$15 million oncology and medical imaging centre in Ongwediva as a major step towards decentralising healthcare in northern Namibia. Speaking at the groundbreaking ceremony this week, Iipinge said the facility will serve more than 850,000 residents across the Omusati, Ohangwena, Oshikoto and Oshana...
WALVIS BAY – The government’s ambitious drive to address the national housing shortage has officially commenced in Walvis Bay, where the construction of 200 houses at Farm 37 is underway. The government has allocated N$75 million for the first phase, while the Walvis Bay council has budgeted another another N$6 million for the initiative. The...
Lahja Nashuuta Namibia’s education system is under strain, with recent data showing that 70% of Grade 3 pupils struggle with basic reading and numeracy skills. This alarming revelation was confirmed by education minister Sanet Steenkamp, when she addressed Parliament recently. She described the situation as a “foundational literacy and numeracy emergency.” “This is not just...
Global energy giant Shell has committed to transitioning from exploration to oil production in Namibia, marking a significant step forward in unlocking the country’s offshore petroleum wealth. This will confirm its position as Namibia’s largest energy investor, with over US$1 billion already invested in the sector. The pledge came during a courtesy meeting at State...
GOBABIS – A combination of strategic interventions by the Office of the Omaheke governor and partners resulted in a 20% reduction in severe acute and moderate acute malnutrition in the region. One of the driving factors that helped with the reduction in malnutrition cases is the partnership between the governor’s office and Genesis, an organisation...
Lahja Nashuuta As the campaign season picks up, Katutura Central constituency councillor Vezemba Rodman Katjaimo wants to be given another mandate, saying he delivered on his 2020 campaign vows. Katjaimo, in an interview this week, revealed his intention to seek re-election in the upcoming Regional Councils and Local Authority elections scheduled for November. The interview...