Recently, New Era editor Edward Mumbuu (EM) sat down with Swanu presidential candidate Evilastus Kaaronda (EK) on NBC’s talk show, One-on-One, to gauge his vision for Namibia’s oldest political formation ahead of 27 November, when Namibian voters separate pretenders from contenders through the ballot. Here is the abridged version of the discussion: ED: Talk to...
The voices of young people in discourses to address global issues cannot be overemphasised. They are affected by the crises that rage in the world around us – be it climate change, conflicts and wars, as well as unemployment. Listening to their views and perspectives, equipping them with information to understand and appreciate the...
The importance of census data cannot be overstated. Accurate census data is crucial for a wide array of national interests, including economic development, transportation, healthcare, education, business planning and overall decision-making. It plays a vital role in planning and enforcement, helping to shape socio-economic policies and improve the welfare of the population. Conducted by the...
Rudolf Gaiseb The ballot papers for Namibia’s 2024 Presidential and National Assembly elections arrived at the Hosea Kutako International Airport yesterday. However, political party representatives expressed dissatisfaction with the entire printing process. “Reinforcing our transparency, we invited representatives from 21 participating political parties to observe the design, production and packaging of ballot papers in Johannesburg....
Statistician General Alex Shimuafeni yesterday shrugged off Affirmative Repositioning (AR)leader Job Amupanda’s claims that the country’s unemployment rate has crossed the 50% mark. He also poured cold water over Amupanda’s assertion that the Namibia Statistics Agency (NSA) is reluctant to release the actual unemployment figures due to political reasons. Yesterday, the Independent Patriots for Change...
• drought relief prolonged to June 2025 • tax amnesty extended Finance minister Iipumbu Shiimi finally tabled the Appropriation Amendment Bill yesterday, against the background of persistent and devastating droughts. As such, the mid-term budget provides for additional spending of N$3.6 billion. Additional expenditure requests of N$8.3 billion were received for consideration. When tabling the main...
OMUTHIYA – Ondonga Traditional Authority chairperson John Walenga has said traditional leaders from the Ondonga kingdom are not allowed to wear party colours or spearhead any political party activities, as they serve everyone. Walenga, in an interview with Nampa on Tuesday, said the OTA is home to all aspiring politicians and politicians from various political...
Lahja Nashuuta The Khomas Regional Council has allocated N$2.3 million towards community development projects, including one seeking to empower pensioners through solar energy conversion. A further N$214 860 will be channelled to the renovation and upgrading of ablution facilities; repairing the door lockers, network boosters, roofing and ceiling at the Nickolas Witbooi Memorial School in...
Auleria Wakudumo The Namibia Water Corporation, through its cooperate social investment policy, has donated textbooks valued at N$240 702 to 12 schools in the Ohangwena region. The ceremony took place at Kaupumhote Nghituwamhata Combined School in Eenhana circuit. The donation demonstrates NamWater’s commitment to supporting the development of education in rural areas, CEO Abraham Nehemia...
MASOKOTWANI — The Zambezi region has become the latest beneficiary of the China-aided rural schools programme after the Chinese government officially handed over two state-of-the-art facilities at Masokotwani and Liselo Combined Schools. These donations, worth over N$90 million, entail hostels for boys and girls with a total capacity of 336 boarders at one of the...