KEETMANSHOOP – A total of 4 405 cases of gender-based violence were reported between April 2024 and February 2025 in Namibia, Minister of Gender Equality and Child Welfare, Emma Kantema, has said. Kantema shared the statistics while launching the 2025 National 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence (GBV) on Tuesday at the J. Stephanus...
With only one day before voters go to the polls, Kamanjab constituency councillor Nikodemus Amutenya says his four months in office have shown that “development can move fast if leaders work directly with the people.” The councillor, who has served only since July, told New Era that Kamanjab has long been treated “like a village”...
Zebaldt Ngaruka GOBABIS – Several political parties in the Omaheke region have opted to field candidates in selected constituencies, as an ‘election stratergy’ in tomorrow’s regional council and local authorities elections. Omaheke has seven constituencies which are Aminuis, Gobabis, Epukiro, Kalahari, Okorukambe, Otjombinde, and Otjinene. Only the Popular Democratic Movement (PDM), Independent Patriots for Change...
A routine media briefing meant to highlight Independent Patriots for Change (IPC) councillor and Windhoek mayor Ndeshihafela Larandja’s achievements during her 11-month tenure spiralled into political drama on Monday. This was after Swapo councillor Fransina Kahungu publicly accused the mayor of misleading the public and using city resources to campaign. The briefing, held at the...
The Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) says it is ready to run Wednesday’s national elections in Kunene, with helicopters and voter-education teams already deployed to reach voters in the region’s most remote and hard-to-access areas. Regional electoral officer Mike Nganjone said the commission has activated “all systems” to ensure no community is left out –...
Auleria Wakudumo No major obstacles or hindrances were observed during special voting day across the country, although many polling stations got off to a slow start. In Oshana region, voting went smoothly, with residents and Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) officials ensuring that operations proceeded efficiently and without major disruptions. ECN regional electoral officer for...
Joseph Kaula Onanghulo – Minister of Health and Social Services, Dr. Esperance Luvindao last week inaugurated two clinics in the Ohangwena region worth a combined N$10.9 million. The Onanghulo clinic in Onanghulo village, Ohangwena constituency, and the Onamukulo clinic in Onamukulo village, Omulonga constituency are now officially opened for business, aimed at expanding primary healthcare...
USAKOS – Navachab Gold Mine managing director George Botshiwe says investing in local economies, and the people who operate in them, is part of the mine’s commitment to reinvesting national resources back into communities. Botshiwe said this during the groundbreaking ceremony of a state-of-the-art SME park in Usakos. The mine is constructing the park to...
With only two days before Namibians vote, the Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) says it is fully ready for Wednesday’s Regional Councils and Local Authorities elections, after correcting all ballot paper discrepancies and delivering materials to every region. This assurance was given on Saturday by ECN Chief Electoral and Referenda Officer Peter Shaama, who delivered...
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah told the G20 Summit in Johannesburg on Saturday that Namibia needs US$15 billion to meet its climate goals, warning world leaders that the country cannot meet its adaptation needs without major international support. Speaking during the high-level session on disaster risk reduction, climate change, the just energy transition and food systems, the...