Member of Parliament and former executive chairperson of the National Youth Council (NYC) Sharonice Busch, has thrown her full support behind the 2025/26 national budget, describing it as a “manifesto of progress”. She said the budget has the potential to radically transform the lives of ordinary Namibians — if stewarded with vision and courage. Delivering...
Lahja Nashuuta The Rehoboth Town Council is one of the local authorities that received a disclaimer audit opinion for the past financial year, in essence failing to account for public resources entrusted to it. Auditor General (AG) Junias Kandjeke noted that an audit could not be conducted on the performance information of the council...
Auleria Wakudumo Festus Hamalwa ETUNDA – President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah said government will continue to ensure that affected Namibians receive essential assistance, including food aid, medical care, toilets and shelter. She expressed her admiration for those government representatives working tirelessly to support those displaced by the floods. The President made these remarks on Saturday while visiting...
HENTIES BAY – A multi-million-dollar project that is set to be a long-term solution for Namibia’s growing seal population, is set to make its entry at the coastal town of Henties Bay. The landmark biotechnology development valued at over N$250 million is set to transform the town, offering job-creation and a long-term solution to the...
Paulina Ndalikokule GAVA – Alphonsina Kanyanga, a malnourished one-year-old from Gava village in Mpungu constituency, has gained weight since the Gava Soup Kitchen opened a month ago. Kanyanga weighed only 6.5 kilogrammes at nine months when Catholic AIDS Action, in partnership with the World Food Programme (WFP), recognised her as malnourished, along with 171 other...
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has expressed deep sadness over the passing of Pope Francis, describing him as an extraordinary leader who served the world with compassion, courage, and integrity. In a statement issued yesterday following the pope’s death, Nandi-Ndaitwah said humanity had lost a strong spiritual leader who will be remembered for his dedication to helping...
SWAKOPMUND – Newly elected Erongo Regional Council chairperson Florian Donatus has pledged to fast-track development and prioritise service delivery, transparency and accountability across the region. Donatus held his first media engagement on Wednesday afternoon where he said he was determined to restore efficiency to the regional administration. “It is with a profound sense of duty...
TSES… Despite facing unemployment and a lack of training and self-development opportunities, the younger generation in Tses village, situated 80km north of Keetmanshoop, refuse to give up hope. Marcel Eiseb, chairperson of the Tses Youth Group, told New Era that they have to find all kinds of other avenues to keep themselves busy as a...
RUACANA – The Ruacana waterfalls in Omusati region, attracted thousands of visitors over the Easter weekend, as they flocked to the breathtaking site to soak in the beauty of nature. Laughter filled the air as families gathered, roasting juicy chunks of meat as they shared joyful moments. Ruacana Falls is on the Kunene River in...
TSES… Julian Christiaan, the man in charge of affairs at the Tses Village Council, said although most local authorities are currently swimming through stormy waters of economic hardship, they remain optimistic that the economic situation here can improve through proper planning and strategies. This was his view when interviewed by New Era about the affairs...