Sawi Hausiku The Regional Councils and Local Authorities Elections witnessed a surge of independent candidates, a trend political analyst and re-elected independent councillor Paulus Mbangu attribute to a lack of merit-based selection within traditional political party structures. In an interview with Nampa, Mbangu, the Rundu Rural constituency councillor who recently won re-election as an independent...
OUTJO– Kunene regional governor, Vipuakuje Muharukua, yesterday called on Outjo youth to capitalise on the government’s youth development fund. Muharukua said this during an information session on the National Youth Development Fund held at Etoshapoort Community Hall in Outjo. “It is our responsibility to make sure that young people become business people,” Muharukua said. He...
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...
The German Embassy in Windhoek on Friday officially announced the financial support of over N$4 million for the major repair and rehabilitation of the historic Alte Feste building in Windhoek. The initiative is being led through a joint partnership between the Ministry of Education, Innovation, Youth, Sports, Arts and Culture (MEIYSAC) and the Namibia Art,...
Auleria Wakudumo OSHAKATI – In a tiny shack in Evululuko, long after midnight when most people are asleep, the soft hum of a sewing machine keeps 24-year-old Josophina Silas, popularly known as Sabakatan, company. It is here, under the warm glow of a single bulb, that she works tirelessly by turning pieces of fabric into...
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...