Since the inception of cooperation with Namibia, the Indian Technical and Economic Cooperation (ITEC) programme has equipped about 1700 Namibians with knowledge transfer and capacity building to navigate through various sectors. Namibians who are in spaces such as government, academia, business, and defence have greatly benefitted, contributing actively to their development and deepening bilateral relationship...
Lahja Nashuuta The National Housing Enterprise (NHE) announced that it has set aside N$15.6 million towards the construction of 54 houses in Oshakati North (or popularly known as Ehenye). Speaking during the ground-breaking ceremony last week, NHE’s manager for infrastructure and development, Indileni Set-Sam Iipinge, said the project, awarded to three contractors, is expected to...
Adolf Kaure The Association of Local Authorities in Namibia, the Namibian Association of Local Authorities Officials, and the Namibia National Mayors Forum recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding in Windhoek, culminating in the establishment of the Local Government Umbrella Association. Speaking at the signing ceremony, Association of Local Authorities in Namibia (ALAN) president Samuel !Oë-Amseb...
Adolf Kaure The European Union (EU) Ambassador to Namibia, Ana Beatriz Martins, has commended Namibian President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah for ensuring that Namibia remains committed to fighting climate change, promoting environmental protection and green industrialisation, priorities strongly shared with the EU. This comes as the international community prepares to attend the 30th UN Climate Change Conference...
SHANGHAI – She is a teacher by training. He is an accountant at the National Planning. The other, a devoted civil servant and family man, has put everything on the line in his quest not only for a future but also to serve the Land of the Brave better in his unique, humble and miniscule...
Namibia estimates to spend approximately N$285 billion, with around N$247 billion dependent on international support to cut emissions, adapt to the changing climate, and build a greener, more resilient future, said President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah. The head of State indicated that Namibia’s nationally determined contributions set out 17 mitigation measures and 34 adaptation actions across key...
WINDHOEK – Minister of Health and Social Services, Dr Esperance Luvindao, has revealed that at least 50 City of Windhoek police officers, 150 national police officers and 75 correctional officers have received training on handling mental health cases. Luvindao said this in Parliament on Wednesday while responding to questions on the 2025 Mental Health Bill...
Matheus David In order to increase Namibia’s capacity to address gender-based violence (GBV), the Kofi Annan International Peacekeeping Training Centre (KAIPTC), in conjunction with the Norwegian government, will provide a five-day intensive training in Windhoek. A total of 25 Namibian participants from important sectors will attend the Windhoek workshop, which is designed to improve collaboration...
Lahja Nashuuta The Road Fund Administration (RFA) has terminated its manager for corporate services, Scheifert Shigwedha, over the handling of a N$200,000 donation intended for flood victims in 2023. According to a dismissal letter seen by New Era, Shigwedha’s contract was terminated on 31 October 2025. The letter cites the conclusion of an internal disciplinary...
Lahja Nashuuta The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Home Affairs, Security, Constitutional and Legal Affairs has painted a disturbing picture of life behind bars and inside police holding cells across Namibia. The committee’s report, recently tabled in Parliament, reveals that many prisons and police cells are in a dilapidated state. Some facilities date back to as...