The United Democratic Front (UDF) has strongly condemned remarks attributed to Ithete during a Swapo rally held in Khorixas last weekend. A video clip circulating on social media shows Ithete telling supporters that he can only work properly with Swapo members, warning that those who vote for opposition parties would bring “hunger” upon themselves. “There...
Auleria Wakudumo Namibia has reaffirmed its commitment to combating cybercrime and strengthening digital security, with the Minister of Information and Communication Technology, Emma Theofelus, signing the United Nations Convention Against Cybercrime and High-Level Conference held in Hanoi, Vietnam, from 24–26 October 2025. “Namibia joins the world stage with conviction and determination to confront the growing...
Namibia’s tourism industry has recorded one of its strongest recoveries in years, with tourist arrivals rising sharply from 461,027 in 2022 to 863,872 in 2023, representing an 87.4% increase, according to Minister of Environment, Forestry and Tourism, Indileni Daniel. In an interview with New Era, the minister said the figures demonstrate renewed international confidence in...
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah yesterday dismissed Natangwe Ithete from his positions as Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Industries, Mines and Energy, with immediate effect. The announcement was made through a statement issued by Presidential Press Secretary Jonas Mbambo, who said the decision was made in line with Article 32 (6) of the Constitution of the...
Auleria Wakudumo The Oshana Regional Council has reaffirmed its commitment to improving the lives of its residents by allocating N$800 000 for the construction of 10 houses for low-income earners at Eheke Settlement Area. This is done under the Build-Together Programme (BTP). The initiative forms part of the council’s ongoing efforts to ensure access to...
Matheus David When Taleni Udeiko first discovered the joy of music back in Grade 7, he didn’t know that a simple melody would grow into a lifelong mission. Today, at 31, he is living proof that dreams, no matter how humble their beginnings, can grow into something powerful when nurtured with passion and purpose. “I...
This edition’s front-page article spells out varying rain pattens for Namibia during the just-started rain season. This is not something to be taken lightly. What it means is that some parts of the country could receive good rainfall, while other parts may be left dry. Such prediction calls for urgent action to put the country...
As Namibia gears up for the upcoming regional and local authorities’ elections, New Era (NE) continues to profile some of the aspiring candidates contesting in November. This week, we put Kennedy Simasiku (KS), the incumbent and aspiring Swapo candidate for Katima Mulilo Urban constituency, on the spot. He reflects on his past achievements, lessons learned...
Leilah Nkandi is a passionate information technology systems administrator at the Ministry of home affairs, where she is making a difference in government by using technology to improve service delivery and efficiency. Before joining the public service, she worked as a bookkeeper at the Super Save Wholesaler and later moved into the IT field, where...
Elvis Mboya NAIROBI – As Raila Amollo Odinga is laid to rest on 19 October 2025, in Bondo, Western Kenya, near the shores of Lake Victoria, Kenya and the African continent paused to honour a towering figure whose life defined the struggle for democracy, justice and unity. Two days earlier, Nyayo Stadium in Nairobi was...