Auleria Wakudumo A combined investment of over N$25 million in two major projects is currently transforming Ondangwa Extension 28, also known as Onguta. The projects are aimed at uplifting living standards and driving local development. The electrification project, valued at N$12.5 million, began in January and is now more than 80% complete. Slated for official...
Taimi Haihambo Just weeks after celebrating its first-ever potato harvest, the Oshikoto region is gearing up for yet another agricultural milestone – rice production. Governor Sacky Kathindi recently toured three rice farms in the Onayena constituency to assess progress on a promising new venture that could soon put local rice on plates across the region....
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...
Menette Hiyavali Government efforts to complete the electrification of all schools in the Mukwe Constituency are at an advanced stage. Chairperson of the Kavango East Regional Council and councillor for Mukwe Constituency Damian Maghambayi confirmed that all schools in the constituency are now connected to electricity, with work on the final three schools nearing completion. ...
Andreas Thomas Public service commissions are important institutions, with civil servants playing a crucial role in delivering essential services. These were the remarks of Kaire Mbuende, director general of the National Planning Commission, on Monday. Speaking at the opening of the three-day Southern African Development Community Public Service Commissions (PSCs) Forum, he said civil servants...
Lahja Nashuuta The Meat Corporation of Namibia (Meatco) has suspended its acting CEO Patrick Liebenberg. This is pending an investigation into the disappearance of 400 head of cattle, valued at approximately N$7 million. Meatco has been under mounting pressure from employees and the public to account for the loss of the animals, strengthen internal controls...