Eba Kandovazu Then minister of health Dr Kalumbi Shangula commissioned a N$16 million Cobalt-60 radiotherapy machine at the Oncology Unit of the Windhoek Central Hospital on Monday last week. In his address, he stressed the machine will assist in effectively fighting cancer in Namibia and save thousands of lives. “The ministry took the decision to...
IIHONGO – Twelve-year-old Salom Samuel Shangula survived five days in the Etosha National Park by drinking rainwater that had accumulated in elephant footprints and sleeping under the trees. Acting regional commander of the Namibian Police Force, deputy commissioner Titus Ekandjo said Shangula went missing while collecting mopane worms with his grandmother, Lahja Kambonde, on 23...
Heavy rains have caused significant disruptions, with several bridges severely damaged and key roads closed in Windhoek. One of the most-affected areas is the B1 road, 30 kilometres south of Windhoek, where continuous rainfall caused severe damage to a bridge, leading to its closure on Thursday. The B1 is a vital route for commuters from...
Sakeus Iikela A South African member of parliament has called for the urgent implementation of a bilateral agreement on preserving the Khoekoegowab language between Namibia and South Africa. Speaking in Windhoek on Monday, Newrene Klaaste, Speaker of the Northern Cape Provincial Legislature, warned that without concrete efforts between the two countries, the language – a...
Today is the final day for President Nangolo Mbumba in the highest office in the land at 1 Engelberg Street, Auasblick. Tomorrow, he will hand over the leadership baton to president-elect, Vice President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah. As Mbumba prepared to hand over the reins of leadership, New Era’s State House correspondent Loide Jason was granted exclusive...
Lahja Nashuuta Namibia will mark a historic moment tomorrow as Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah is inaugurated as the country’s first female president, ushering in a new chapter of leadership. Nandi-Ndaitwah was officially declared President-elect on 3 December 2024 after securing 57% of the vote in the presidential election, defeating opposition candidates Panduleni Itula and McHenry Venaani. Nandi-Ndaitwah...
Lahja Nashuuta Information and Communication Technology minister Emma Theofelus praised the New Era Publication Corporation for launching the Era Select digital segment. Era Select personalises news by allowing readers to subscribe exclusively to their preferred sections of the New Era newspaper at an affordable rate, such as Sport, Business, Main News, Agriculture and Vibez, a...
The Otjiwarongo municipality, in collaboration with the Road Fund Administration (RFA) and the Roads Authority (RA), will over the next three years invest over N$71 million in road upgrades and the rehabilitation of critical streets at the town. The upgrades, which will be done in phases, are part of a tripartite agreement which is valued...
Rudolf Gaiseb International University of Management (IUM) founder David Namwandi has told his students to refrain from plagiarism. Speaking at the university’s official opening of the 2025 academic year earlier this week, he told students to stop being ‘copycats’ and strive to produce original work. “We are determined to make a difference. We do...
Established in 1998, the Namibia College of Open Learning (Namcol) has evolved significantly from its initial mandate of accommodating secondary learners seeking to improve their marks. Over the years, it has expanded to include Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) as well as tertiary education. This week, New Era journalist Lahja Nashuuta (LN) engaged...