Adolf Kaure The chairperson of the Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN), Elsie Nghikembua said that the Commission spent N$26 million on civic education during the 2025/2026 financial year. Over the years, the ECN has had collaborations with civic society organizations like the Namibia Institute for Democracy (NID), who have assisted the Commission over the years with civic...
Popular Democratic Movement (PDM)’s regional elections candidate Uzeraije Kapika Tjazerua is well on course for a historic victory in the Okakarara constituency of the Otjozondjupa region. This is based on preliminary results shared yesterday from 51% of polling centres within the Okakarara constituency, which places Tjazerua firmly in a decisive lead. All projections from the...
Media reports from journalists on the ground has since polling day on Wednesday suggested a low turnout of voters observed at polling stations. The ECN is yet to officially release final voters’ statistics and results for one to make a conclusion on the reported low voter turnout. If such reports are anything to go by,...
Outgoing Walvis Bay mayor, Trevino Forbes (TF), is reflecting on his term as the town’s first citizen. In an interview with New Era journalist Eveline de Klerk (EDK), he opens up about his experience and shares insights as he prepares for a new political journey. Forbes that, despite the pressure and political noise, he is...
Heather Erdmann Rehoboth – For many, bicycles are merely a means of transportation, but for 33-year-old Rodrick Jansen, they are a craft, a passion, and a family legacy. The son of Asser Jantze founded Scrap Dealers in 1997. Later, the younger Jansen took over the family business officially on the May 8, 2023. Since then,...
Auleria Wakudumo The second phase of the Tsandi–Onesi–Epalela road project officially commenced on Tuesday. Omusati governor, Immanuel Shikongo officially handed over the construction site and urged the contractors to deliver the project with urgency, accountability, and quality. Shikongo emphasised that the road is a promise to the people of Omusati, a pledge that their patience...
Auleria Wakudumo Minister of Works and Transport Veikko Nekundi officially opened the upgraded District Road 3633 which links Tsandi village to the Omugulugwombashe settlement in the Omusati region, during a ceremony yesterday. Nekundi stated that the upgraded road, constructed to low-volume seal standards is expected to improve travel safety, reduce dust, and enhance access to...
Kunene Region’s election concluded without a single incident on Wednesday, with all polling teams completing voting, counting and transporting results smoothly across the vast constituency areas. Electoral Officer Mike Nganjone told New Era newspaper on Thursday morning that the region recorded no disruptions and managed to finalise counting at all stations overnight. Nganjone said voting...
Adolf Kaure The recent rainfall experienced in some parts of the country on elections day did not hamper the Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) operations in a major way. This is according to the ECN chairperson, Elsie Nghikembua, who spoke during a recent media briefing in Windhoek. Namibia received rainfall in some parts of the...
Rudolf Gaiseb Eveline de Klerk Iuze Mukube Sixty-three-year-old Seraphina //Khamuses is among voters who yesterday arrived early at Ella Du Plessis polling station to vote for this year’s Regional and Local Authorities Elections. Her reasons for voting are clear; she wants a drastic lifetyle change amongst young people. //Khamuses yearns for better opportunities for them...