NKURENKURU – The Nkurenkuru Expo Hall is finally set to become fully functional – thanks to support from the Namibian Ports Authority. The hall is incomplete due to the initial contractor abandoning the project, Namport has pledged N$ 527 000 for the completion and renovation of the hall. The donation is to ensure the hall...
Moses Magadza VICTORIA FALLS – The SADC Parliamentary Forum has signed five Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) with key regional and international organisations towards inclusive and strategic collaboration. The MoUs with Oxfam, Southern Africa Youth Forum (SAYoF), Zimbabwe Environmental Law Association (ZELA), the Electoral Commissions Forum of SADC countries (ECF-SADC) and the Centre for Trade Policy...
Otniel Hembapu Albertina Nakale The government has warned that it will not rule out applying the “full force of the law” to crack down on renewed calls to secede the Zambezi region from Namibia. A recent protest was led by the banned United Democratic Party (UDP) through in Katima Mulilo last week. The UDP, a...
GROOTFONTEIN – While many Namibians are seeking warmth indoors, a hidden community lives permanently in makeshift plastic shelters at the Grootfontein dumpsite, surviving on expired and rotten food. The group consists of over 30 people, including children under 18. New Era visited the dumpsite on Wednesday last week, accompanied by Grootfontein mayor Talitha Garises and...
ONGWEDIVA – Learners from Shingunguma Primary School must wade through water every day during the harsh winter to attend classes. The school principal, Grace Musheko, said it is very risky for learners to cross water during winter, as they are exposed to illness. “We have seen some learners shivering from the cold while in class...
SWAKOPMUND – The Swakopmund Municipality has successfully risen above political interference and pressure, leading to meaningful development that continues to benefit both residents and the town’s economy. This is the fervent position of CEO Archie Benjamin, who attributed their success largely to political maturity among councillors, who chose to put their differences aside in favour...
CHOI – Namibia and Botswana have officially launched Phase Two of their joint Civil-Military Cooperation (CIMIC) sensitisation campaign. Running from 9 June to 5 July 2025, the campaign underscores a powerful message: security and peaceful coexistence begin with informed, united communities. The sensitisation drive – covering 27 villages in Namibia and 71 in Botswana –...
Lahja Nashuuta Bishop Festus Thomas, leader of the Body of Christ Party (BCP), has raised concerns in Parliament over what he termed ongoing discrimination against revival churches in Namibia’s northern regions. He described the treatment as a systematic campaign of religious discrimination and repression, particularly targeting revival churches in northern Namibia. Raising the issue shortly...
Lylie Jeol SILIKUNGA – The Kavango West Regional Council on Monday embarked on a constituency community outreach programme, meant to address immediate needs and long-term development goals in rural communities. The programme started in Silikunga village in the Mpungu constituency and will run until 19 June 2025, with visits to all eight constituencies in Kavango...
Sawi Hausiku MUVEVE – Muveve Clinic, located near Nkurenkuru in the Kavango West’s Musese constituency, will soon benefit from a newly constructed ablution facility, addressing long-standing sanitation challenges. Currently, the clinic, situated 65 kilometres east of Nkurenkuru, has only one dilapidated toilet in the waiting area for both male and female patients, staff as well...