BUKALO – In a decisive step toward rural development, the Namibian government has officially launched the construction of the Bukalo-Muyako-Ngoma and Sikanjabuka-Sizimbukwato roads. The initiative, spearheaded by Works and Transport Minister John Mutorwa, is a testament to the country’s commitment to connecting rural communities and fostering economic growth. Speaking at the groundbreaking ceremony on Monday,...
Omaheke region, a perennial poor performer in both the Namibia Senior Secondary Certificate Ordinary (NSSC) and Advanced Subsidiary (AS) national exams, has convened a two-day summit to identify, unpack and assess some of the challenges the region’s education sector faces. The summit kicked off yesterday in Gobabis, and is anticipated to end today. It is...
Zebaldt Ngaruka EPUKIRO – Omaheke Regional Council chairperson Ignatius Kariseb said the story of Namibia’s liberation struggle is incomplete without recognising the pivotal contributions of the people of Omaheke. In his tribute message to Founding President Sam Nujoma, Kariseb told New Era that the region was not merely an observer in the struggle for independence,...
NKURENKURU – The Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) in Namibia, together with women in agriculture in the Kavango West region observed International Women’s Day at Nkurenkuru last week. The day was held under the theme ‘For All Women and Girls: Rights, Equality, Empowerment’, and aims to showcase the vital role of women in food security...
Rudolf Gaiseb Land management deputy executive director within the ministry of land reform Alfred Sikopo says once communal land is established in the Khomas region, they will establish the Khomas Communal Board. This is in terms of the Communal Land Reform Act. “The Khomas Communal Land Board will consist of representatives from the /Khomanin Traditional...
Lahja Nashuuta Hundreds of fishermen, former employees of Namsov and Heinaste, are calling for a reversal of a decision to allocate fishing quotas to companies they accuse of underpaying their workers. They were absorbed through the Government Employment Redressing Programme (GERP) after losing their jobs. They petitioned the Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Resources on...
Concerned residents of Henties Bay are demanding the immediate reinstatement of their suspended CEO Elizabeth Coetzee and finance manager Lifas Amunyela. A committee of over 200 residents who signed a petition on Monday, visited Erongo governor Neville Andre to air their frustration over the suspensions. Residents at the same time also accused town mayor Lewies...
Sawi Hausiku RUNDU – The Sikondo Green Scheme in the Kavango West region successfully harvested 300 tonnes of potatoes in January this year, farm manager Maxwell Nghidinwa said. “We received our potato seeds from South Africa, and are busy treating them. We want to start planting the second cycle of about 10 to 13 hectares...
Lahja Nashuuta Auleria Wakudumo Private individuals, State-owned enterprises, government institutions and local authorities have been asked to honour their financial commitments to the Namibia Water Corporation. NamWater is owed a cumulative N$2.4 billion, of which N$889 million is from accounts owed by local authorities. The entity is not considering writing off any debt. Speaking to...
ONGWEDIVA – The number of learners who fell pregnant last year in the Ohangwena region dropped to 681, compared to the previous three years, all to the credit of Life Skills teachers. The region has notoriously gained popularity for high pregnancies among teenagers, particularly those of school-going age. The latest figures were revealed by Ohangwena...