The national chairperson of the unemployed qualified teachers, Joyce Liswaniso, has expressed mixed feelings about the government’s decision to fill approximately 660 teaching posts. The government has announced plans to recruit over 2 000 unemployed teachers and nurses, allocating N$151 million for 665 teachers and N$185 million for 1 537 health professionals. The plan was...
In just a week and few days, Namibians will once again walk to the polls to elect leaders who will represent them in local authorities and regional councils. The time for campaigning is almost over. If you have not yet convinced the people that you are their person – the clock is ticking. While candidates...
New Era’s northern-based journalist Festus Hamalwa (FH) recently sat down with the medical superintendent of Oshakati Intermediate Hospital Dr Ruben Shaanika Kanime (RSK). During the interview, a wide range of topics were discussed. (FH) For those who do not know you, who is Dr Ruben Shaanika Kanime? RSK: I am a Namibian medical practitioner and...
WINDHOEK – The Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) is undertaking voter education campaigns across all 14 regions, focusing on marginalised communities, youth, and first-time voters, with a strong emphasis on the proper methods of voting, particularly in marking the ballot paper. Marilyn Kazetjikuria, the deputy director of civic and voter education at the ECN, said...
OTJOMBINDE – Omaheke regional electoral officer Joseph Amwaandi has strongly denied allegations of corruption in the recruitment of polling officers in Otjombinde. The allegations claim that the Otjombinde returning officer improperly recruited individuals to fill vacant positions left by those who did not report for duty, and that people were being added to the recruitment...
Only the Association for Localised Interest (ASOLI) has the understanding, patience and competent leadership to address pressing issues affecting the lives of Namibians in many of the country’s urban centres, its president Joseph Kauandenge has said. Kauandenge, a veteran who has for decades traversed the width and breadth of the local political landscape, assured supporters...
OSHAKATI – The Minister of Industrialisation and Trade, Selma Ashipala-Musavyi, says her ministry, in collaboration with the ministry of mines and energy, is mandated to create increased market access, support product diversification, attract investment, and assist with product development. She stated that these mandates are crucial to helping businesses thrive and compete in global markets. ...
Matheus David The atmosphere of excitement filled the Moses //Garoeb constituency on Thursday as residents gathered to receive business equipment from the government’s Income Generating Equipment Programme. The handover gave many small business owners hope to grow their businesses and improve their living conditions. One of the people who benefited is Jerobeam Haifete, well known...
Matheus David The fight against Gender- Based Violence took centre stage in Windhoek this week as Namibian and Ghanaian activists and youth gathered to strengthen efforts toward creating safer and more equitable communities. The training, themed “Preventing and Responding to Gender- Based Violence,” is being hosted by the Kofi Annan International Peacekeeping Training Centre (KAIPTC)...
Members of the Landless People’s Movement (LPM) at the southern town of Keetmanshoop, under the stewardship of activist Percy Charlies, have petitioned the Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) over what they perceive to be “deliberate irregularities.” A large number of LPM sympathisers and community members took to the streets to air their grievances over the...