Taimi Haihambo ONGWEDIVA – As his five-year term concludes, outgoing Ongwediva mayor Taara Shalyefu reflected on a leadership journey characterised by noticeable development, community impact and resilience. Shalyefu leaves behind a legacy of infrastructure growth, community service, and a call for continued unity and public engagement. Speaking to New Era, Shalyefu highlighted his key accomplishments,...
KEETMANSHOOP – Vice President Lucia Witbooi emphasised that every Namibian child deserves access to quality education, regardless of their background or where they live. Witbooi made the remarks during the groundbreaking ceremony for the development project of the Suiderlig Secondary School (her Alma Mata) in the southern town over the weekend. “Today, after a previous...
OTJIWARONGO – More than 1 500 people gathered at the Mokati Sports Stadium in Otjiwarongo on Monday to commemorate the 2025 World Aids Day. Street processions, speeches, testimonies, and cultural performances marked the event.The Minister of Health and Social Services, Dr Esperance Luvindao, officiated the event and said that Namibia remains committed to eradicating HIV...
Iuze Mukube Former justice minister Sacky Shanghala filed another request with acting judge Marilize du Plessis, asking for a delay in the start of the Fishrot trial until all pre-trial issues are resolved. During yesterday’s proceedings, where the trial was expected to begin, Shanghala argued that the trial cannot move forward while a review application...
Minister of Health and Social Services, Dr Esperance Luvindao has urged the public to remain calm, saying the health ministry, supported by partners, is implementing full-scale surveillance and response measures across all 14 regions. She made the remarks on Friday as she provided updates on Namibia’s current public health situation, covering measles, Mpox, Crimean-Congo Haemorrhagic...
Late campaigns, lack of resources, misjudgement of their political capacity and choosing to pursue and campaign in the wrong areas were some of the contributing factors that led to the dismal performance of both the Landless People’s Movement (LPM) and Independent Patriots for Change (IPC), political analyst have observed. Political analyst Natjirikasora Tjirera stated that...
The Swapo party has re-established dominance in the Windhoek local authority election after securing eight of the 15 council seats in the 2025 elections, a significant recovery from its weakened position five years ago. According to results announced by the Chairperson of the Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) Elsie Nghikembua on Saturday, a total of...
Auleria Wakudumo The president of the National Collaborative Board of Namibia (NCBN), Ingashipola Lucas has resigned with immediate effect, citing unfair treatment, procedural injustice, and an unlawful reduction of his monthly allowance by the organisation’s National Executive Council (NEC). His resignation marks the latest escalation in a months-long dispute involving financial misconduct allegations, an incomplete...
Iuze Mukube Justice and labour relations Minister Fillemon Wise Immanuel said the ministry is ready to formally gazette the increased and adjusted housing and car allowances of the magistrates. These adjustments or increment is based on an approved proposal by the former justice minister Yvonne Dausab and the former finance minister Ipumbu Shiimi in consultation...
WALVIS BAY – Swapo celebrated in style in Walvis Bay over the weekend. The party won all seven constituencies, taking full control of Erongo region. The party also emerged as the biggest winner in the local authority elections, securing 25 of the 60 local authority council seats across the region. The party reclaimed Walvis Bay,...