ONGWEDIVA – President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has called on Namibians to reject negativity, and instead embrace peace and love as guiding principles for building a better society. Speaking at the Girl Guides Association of Namibia’s Thinking Day celebration at the Elcin Church in Ongwediva on Saturday, the President passionately advocated for the growth and support of...
OMAIMBI – Former Ohangwena governor and philanthropist Usko Nghaamwa as well as prominent businessman Pinehas Nambadi have committed to constructing a community clinic at Omaimbi farm in the Amuteya district of the Ondonga Traditional Authority. Nghaamwa said the idea to build a clinic in this area of Oshikoto region arose from the significant distances residents...
Zebaldt Ngaruka GOBABIS – San students are increasingly pursuing higher education with aspirations to contribute to their communities. One such exemplary student is Petrus Askoek, a determined young man hailing from the Tsjaka Ben Hur settlement in the Omaheke region. His dedication to education culminated in the achievement of a Junior Primary Education Diploma from...
Auleria Wakudumo Deputy Prime Minister Natangwe Ithete has highlighted the critical need to provide affordable electricity to all Namibians. He said access to power should never be a barrier to progress, opportunity or quality of life. Ithete added that the N$100 million investment by Premier Energy through Oshakati Premier Electric is more than an infrastructure...
Andreas Thomas National Union of Namibian Workers’ (NUNW) secretary general Job Muniaro said the original goal of advocating for workers’ rights during the colonial period is still relevant today, as workers continue to face challenges in the workplace. He told Nampa last week that nothing has changed because employees still work under unwarranted circumstances, hence...
Moses Magadza SADC Parliamentary Forum (PF) president Justin Tokely has praised Namibia’s longstandingcommitment to regional parliamentary cooperation. Tokely also called for renewed support as the Forum moves towards becoming a fully-fledged SADC Regional Parliament. Speaking during a courtesy call on the Speaker of the National Assembly, Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila last week, Tokely, who is the Speaker...
Rudolf Gaiseb In her maiden speech, Independent Patriots for Change (IPC) Member of Parliament Ottilie Haitota implored the government to declare a housing state of emergency. This is to speed up the construction of housing for the population, with a minimum of 100 000 units within four years. “These and other developmental interventions proposed in...
Lahja Nashuuta The government, in collaboration with development partners, local institutions and private individuals, spent approximately N$1.4 billion on humanitarian aid and resilience-building initiatives to address the devastating impact of prolonged drought and food insecurity across the country. For the 2025/2026 financial year, the Office of the Prime Minister (OPM) has requested N$635.9 million, of...
Rudolf Gaiseb Independent Patriots for Change (IPC) Member of Parliament (MP) Abednego ‘Bishop’ Hishoono said most schools operate on tight budgets, where sport and arts are seen as a hobby rather than a priority. In his maiden speech last week, the MP expressed that the vital role of these disciplines, together with innovation, youth and...
WALVIS BAY – The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has seized a weighbridge and other assets valued at over N$2 million as part of an ongoing investigation into alleged corrupt practices involving a Roads Authority (RA) official and a private supplier. The alleged corruption, according to a search warrant seen by New Era, took place between December...