GOBABIS – The second phase of the civil and military joint sensitisation campaign between the Namibian Defence Force and Botswana Defence Force in collaboration with offices, ministries and agencies, has come to an end, recording a resounding success. It concluded over the weekend. The campaign, under the theme: Peaceful Borders, Thriving Communities, emanates from Decision...
WALVIS BAY – Africa may have won the battle for political freedom, but it is still struggling with economic liberation, largely due to its continued defence of artificial borders that promote competition instead of unity among African countries. National Assembly Deputy Speaker Phillipus Katamelo, said this when he addressed participants during the Namibia Parliamentary Green...
Rudolf Gaiseb The Namibian Police Force topped the public service awards (PSAs) hosted by the Namibian Institute of Public Administration and Management (Nipam) on Friday. The first-ever PSAs were hosted to recognise and celebrate public sector institutions that have invested significantly in the capacity building and development of their employees during the 2024/2025 financial year...
Taimi Haihambo EENHANA – The newly appointed governor of Ohangwena region, the youthful Kadiva Hamutumwa, said she is stepping into the role with a clear mind and a full understanding of her responsibilities. Speaking at the official handover ceremony from outgoing governor Sebastian Ndeitunga, Hamutumwa affirmed her commitment to the “mission set by President Netumbo...
India’s prime minister Narendra Modi was honoured with the highest civilian honour, ‘The Order of the Most Ancient Welwitschia Mirabilis’, by President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah on Wednesday.Modi, during his one-day state visit, met the Indian community and visited State House, the Heroes Acre and parliament before he departed for his home country.“It is a matter of...
Africa’s richest man billionaire Aliko Dangote, is reported to be preparing to construct massive fuel storage tanks at Walvis Bay. The tanks, reports suggest, would be able to supply much of southern Africa. The internet was abuzz yesterday with the news that massive 1.6 billion litre fuel tanks will be constructed on Namibia’s coast by...
Rudolf Gaiseb Popular Democratic Movement (PDM) leader McHenry Venaani has taken a swipe at the official opposition Independent Patriots for Change for its purported failure and incapacity to hold the government to account. He made these remarks at a press conference in the capital yesterday. The event aimed to provide PDM’s reflection on President Netumbo...
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has welcomed India’s proposal to establish a pharmaceutical manufacturing facility in Namibia under the ‘Pharmacy of the World’ initiative. President Nandi-Ndaitwah described it as a timely and transformative step for regional health security and economic development. Speaking on Wednesday during a meeting with Indian prime minister Narendra Modi, who was on a...
UUKWAMBI – Chief Herman Ndilimani Iipumbu of the Uukwambi Traditional Authority has issued a stern warning to individuals questioning his legitimacy, telling them to stop spreading misinformation about his royal lineage and authority. Addressing a meeting at the Uukwambi Traditional Authority (UTA) headquarters with his headmen on Wednesday, Iipumbu quashed claims by certain quarters that...
The Central Procurement of Namibia (CPBN) is there to ensure transparency, fairness, and accountability in the public procurement process and fostering a competitive environment that supports development and builds public trust. New Era’s journalist, Paheja Siririka (PS) engaged Johanna Kambala (JK), the CPBN’s Manager of Stakeholder Relations – dissecting procurement processes, public perception, bidding process,...