President-elect Netumbo Nandi Ndaitwah has vowed to build upon the legacy of her predecessors by strengthening the Presidential Advisory Council, and fostering a leadership approach rooted in dialogue and collective decision-making. She made these remarks on Thursday at a farewell event at State House, where she emphasised the importance of inclusivity in leadership and announced...
Lahja Nashuuta Paheja Siririka Ambassadors and other diplomatic officials have been strongly advised to rigorously abide by the rules and regulations outlined in the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations. The legal basis for diplomatic relations between independent governments is outlined in this international agreement, which emphasises the rights and protections granted to diplomats as well as...
OMUNTELE – Some road users of the Engoyi and Omuntele road are accusing the Roads Contractor Company (RCC) of being incompetent for not completing the road within the scheduled eight months. Omuntele constituency councillor Sackeus Nangula said there are many “awful” stories surrounding the road. He made these remarks during the Omuntele constituency development committee...
Iuze Mukube The justice ministry last Friday bade farewell to minister Yvonne Dausab, whose term in office ends this week. The event was attended by staff, management and members of the public. Reflecting on her tenure on the sidelines of the event, Dausab expressed mixed feelings regarding her term ending. She noted that such an...
EPUKIRO – The agriculture ministry has announced an extension to the submission deadline for livestock support programme subsidy claims. Farmers now have until 30 April 2025 to submit their outstanding claims. The initial deadline was 30 March 2025. A statement released on Monday by the Directorate of Agriculture Production, Extension and Engineering Services said farmers...
WARMBAD – The Micheal Durocher Primary School in Warmbad has provided refuge to 76 learners from disadvantaged backgrounds. Chef hostel matron Anetta Andreas in an interview with New Era recently delved into their daily operations. “The education ministry has decided to take in local learners in Warmbad, whose families cannot afford their basic needs like...
KARASBURG – Plans by the Karasburg community concerned group to stage a mass demonstration against the town council were postponed due to logistical challenges. August Bikeur, spokesperson of the group, informed New Era that their intentions were derailed by the local authority. “After we informed the town council in writing about our intended actions, we...
Rudolf Gaiseb The rural youth remain under-represented in governance and policy formulation, despite their significant demographic presence. This was raised by Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR) associate Frederico Links. “Unfortunately, rural youth are among the most marginalised in society. The issues 10 years later are the same as what we were talking about ahead...
ONAMUTAI – President-elect Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has called on Namibians to continue praying for her as she prepares to take on a significant responsibility this week. “To be a president requires a serious person because all Namibians will rely on my shoulders. Running a country is not like campaigning,” she said. Nandi-Ndaitwah made these remarks yesterday...
Victoria Immanuel Loide Jason OLUKONDA – President Nangolo Mbumba yesterday attended a church service at his home village Olukonda, as he prepares to step down on Friday. “Do not be surprised to see me around Olukonda. If anyone sees me walking, please take me along,” he said tongue-in-cheek to the congregants of Olukonda Parish. The...