Lahja Nashuuta National Assembly (NA) Speaker Peter Katjavivi is satisfied with the performance of parliamentarians in the execution of their legislative duties and responsibilities over the last five years. Katjavivi, who has been at the helm of the institution since 2015, hastened to say that despite the achievements, Parliament is not without challenges. While parliamentary...
In their unique ways, gigantic and minuscule, Namibians from all walks of life yesterday paused to reflect and pay tribute to late President Hage Geingob, exactly a year after his death. From social media posts to personal WhatsApp statuses and corporations taking out massive advertising space to documentaries which were aired the whole day, it...
RUNDU – The Rundu Town Council last week ordered the complete closure of two schools, Jafet Haiyambo Senior Primary School and Hompa Sofia Mundjebwe Kanyetu Junior PS, due to poor sanitation. The schools share ablution facilities, which are in a non-functional state. “Council instructed a temporary closure of the two schools due to the severity...
Sawi Hausiku RUNDU – Swapo secretary general Sophia Shaningwa says the decision to suspend two Swapo leaders from the Kavango East region can only be implemented if a quorum is met by the Regional Executive Committee (REC).She made this statement in response to a letter addressed to her, dated 31 January 2025, by some members...
Chelva Wells The Cancer Association of Namibia (CAN) spent N$421 000 on biopsy needles, training, referral mammogrames and educational materials to support the Namibia Breast Clinic Initiative in 2024. This investment was aimed at ensuring that women at risk of breast cancer could access early diagnoses, a crucial step in improving survival rates. CAN CEO...
Linea Dishena Defence minister Frans Kapofi has confirmed that Namibia will not deploy troops to the ongoing conflict in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Kapofi represented Namibia at the extraordinary SADC Heads of State summit in Zimbabwe on Friday. He emphasised in an interview with Nampa on Monday that Namibia’s position has remained unchanged...
Mulisa Simiyasa OKAHANDJA – The Okahandja municipality on Monday unveiled to the public the area its current dumping site would be relocated to before the end of November. Okahandja mayor Beatrice Kotungondo in an interview with Nampa said the current dumpsite situated southwest of town is a disturbance to the political leadership of Okahandja, as...
EISEB – Eiseb Primary School (PS) in the Omaheke region is yet to open, nearly two weeks after the start of the academic year, due to a severe water shortage. By yesterday, the situation had not changed. Situated in the Otjombinde constituency about 120 kilometres from Okatumba Gate, the school accommodates 400 learners . Eiseb...
RUNDU – The National African Students Association (NASA) has welcomed the recent development at the Namibia Students Financial Assistance Fund (NSFAF). The fund now seeks to accommodate all eligible students irrespective of their economic status. Recently, deputy higher education minister Natalia Goagoses revealed NSFAF’s plans to do away with means-testing, an eligibility factor for students...
It is exactly one year since the death of late president Hage Geingob, a man credited with contributing significantly to Namibia’s democratic architecture. His leadership style, marked by strategic vision and inclusivity, continues to be remembered by many who worked with him. The key figures who spoke to New Era yesterday paid tribute to his...