ONGWEDIVA – Despite continued efforts by the government to improve school infrastructure, hundreds of learners in northern Namibia are still being taught in makeshift shack classrooms. Many of these infrastructures, New Era understands, pose health and safety risks, especially during harsh weather conditions. Regional education officials said a total of 967 shack classrooms remain in...
Kaviveterue Virere Namibia is grieving the loss of Isaiah Zemburukee Kavendjii, a well-known individual whose life was deeply linked to community development, political leadership, and student activism. Kavendjii, a marked figure in student activism pre- and post-independence, politics and community development, died yesterday. He was 53. A fellow activist and contemporary, Swanu lawmaker and leader,...
Rudolf Gaiseb Africa loses close to US$10 billion to cybercrime. This is a staggering amount compared to the continent’s current cybersecurity market projection of US$2.24 billion. The market is projected to increase by 6.8% to US$3.11 billion in the next half a decade. What is tantamount to the financial losses is the 96% of the...
SWAKOPMUND – Information minister Emma Theofelus has warned that misinformation and disinformation could deny Namibians the opportunity to fully benefit from the country’s emerging green hydrogen and oil sectors. She made the remarks on Tuesday during the official opening of the Effective Communicators Conference underway in Swakopmund, an initiative by the Namibia Press Agency. It...
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...
GOBABIS – The Omaheke region has, over the past year, made significant strides in terms of economic and social progression. The region has managed to turn the page on its story in the face of mounting challenges, ranging from malnutrition, unemployment and lack of economic opportunities. This could be deduced from the regional governor, Pijoo...
Moses Magadza The SADC continues to grapple with the impact of unsafe abortions, particularly among adolescent girls and young women (AGYW), despite progress in advancing sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR). Regional advocates are now rallying for the adoption of a SADC Model Law on Safe Abortion. They argue that harmonised, rights-based legal frameworks are...
Rudolf Gaiseb Body of Christ Party leader Festus Thomas has urged law enforcement agencies to treat all members of parliament with respect and dignity. This is after he was reportedly harassed by a police officer at the home affairs headquarters in the capital recently. Last week, Thomas told New Era he was unable to wait...