Isabel Bento Cleanergy Solutions is to invest N$50 billion in the construction of a large-scale green hydrogen and ammonia production facility in Arandis, setting Namibia closer to its renewable energy goals. The facility, to be developed on 2 400 hectares of land, will host a 900 megawatts solar power and 500 megawatts of electrolysis capacity,...
ONDANGWA – The National Housing Enterprise (NHE) has forged partnerships with three key northern town councils, Ondangwa, Oshakati and Ongwediva to address the growing housing backlog and uplift informal settlements. The signing of agreements, which took place on Friday, marked a major step forward in collaborative efforts to provide affordable housing and improve living conditions...
Auleria Wakudumo ONGWEDIVA – The Ongwediva Annual Trade Fair (OATF) is set to welcome a growing international presence this year. Countries such as Ghana, Japan, Indonesia and others are confirmed to participate in the 2025 edition of the iconic trade event. This development marks a significant milestone for the trade fair, which has grown from...
For the first time in its history, the Commonwealth Business Summit was hosted outside London, and Namibia had the honour of being the proud host. From the moment the doors opened in Windhoek’s Mercure Hotel, there was a strong sense of excitement. Business leaders, government officials, and entrepreneurs from across the Commonwealth countries gathered in...
Considering the Namibia’s emerging energy, particularly oil, gas and green hydrogen in the //Kharas region, all eyes are on Namibia’s Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) colleges to prepare the youth to grab these future employment opportunities. To unpack this, New Era’s regional reporter, Steven Klukowski (SK), engaged the Namibia Training Authority’s (NTA) CEO,...
Taimi Haihambo ONGWEDIVA – Ongwediva mayor Taarah Shalyefu this week delivered a comprehensive development report, highlighting key achievements made by the town council over the past four years and six months. At the same time, he also shared a bold vision of what lies ahead. “Despite financial constraints and national challenges, Ongwediva has pushed forward...
Moses Magadza CAPE TOWN – A SADC regional seminar on the impacts of climate change on children began here on Wednesday, and participants were urged to confront the deep inequities and blind spots in climate action and to imagine a continent “fit for children”. The call was made by Professor Benyam Dawit Mezmur, the deputy...
RUNDU – Former president Hifikepunye Pohamba and patron of the Nkurenkuru Expo says the event has become a key platform for Kavango West’s residents to showcase their products, innovations, culture and entrepreneurial spirit. The expo that started last Friday concludes on Sunday. Pohamba, in a statement read on his behalf, urged all stakeholders to continue...
Rudolf Gaiseb Independent Patriots for Change parliamentarian Rodney Cloete wants Namibia’s next African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCTA) shipment to feature diversified product categories beyond raw commodities. This is to reflect economic diversification. In his notice of questions on Wednesday to trade minister Selma Ashipala-Musavyi, Cloete questioned the specific, time-bound commitments the minister will provide...
KEETMANSHOOP – Around N$25 million was secured for the third call for applications for the Youth for Green Hydrogen Scholarship programme, Vice President Lucia Witbooi announced. Witbooi officially launched the third call for Youth for Green Hydrogen Scholarship fund for TVET programmes in Gibeon on Wednesday, targeting youth from the Hardap and //Kharas regions. The...