GOBABIS – Given its proven track record and people-centred service delivery approach, the National Unity Democratic Organisation (Nudo) is the only party that will bring about the desired development to the residents of Gobabis if voted into power in the upcoming elections. These remarks were made by the party’s councillor Uataviza Patire over the weekend. ...
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Telecom seeks to reset ties with government
SWAKOPMUND – Telecom Namibia (TN) wants to rebuild and strengthen its working relationship with government ministries to better support their communication needs. TN CEO Stanley Shanapinda said this on Thursday during a two day workshop in Swakopmund, where the company met with various government representatives to discuss ways to improve public sector connectivity. He said...
New cars for Omaheke to accelerate service delivery
GOBABIS – The Omaheke Regional Council has procured and commissioned a new fleet of nine vehicles at the cost of N$4.5 million. This is to enhance and accelerate service delivery across the region’s seven constituencies. The newly-procured nine vehicles includes seven 4×4 bakkies and two sedans. The regional council’s chairperson Ignatius Kariseb described said the...
Nandi-Ndaitwah engages youth in Oshana
Lahja Nashuuta President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has reassured Namibian youth that the recommendations gathered during nationwide consultations in 2022/2023 were not in vain. She made the remarks while addressing about a thousand people, who gathered at Ondangwa Trade Fair. The engagement was organised by the Swapo party youth league over the weekend. Nandi Ndaitwah mantained that...
School dropouts besiege Kavango West
Paulina Ndalikokule NKURENKURU- The Kavango West Director of Education, Innovation, Sports, Arts and Culture Pontianus Musore has expressed deep concern over the rising number of school dropouts and teenage pregnancies recorded in the region during the 2024 academic year. Musore made the remarks while responding to questions from Ministry of Information and Communication Technology on...
‘Voter apathy tied to candidates’ quality’
Lahja Nashuuta Political analysts have cautioned that voters’ disinterest should not be ignored, as Namibia prepares for the regional councils and local authority elections. Analysts say the declining turnout in previous elections reflects deep frustrations with governance, weak leadership and an electoral system that often leaves citizens feeling powerless. Namibia has recorded consistently low voter...
Kahungu calls for clear LA mandate
The City of Windhoek’s longest-serving councillor, Fransina Kahungu, has called for reforms to the Local Authority Act to clearly define the mandate and responsibilities of individual councillors. She said the current system leaves too much room for inactivity and confusion. The seasoned politician made the remarks in an exlcusive interview with New Era yesterday. Kahangu,...
N$3m ICU commissioned at Katima Mulilo
Michael Mutonga Liswaniso KATIMA MULILO – Health and Social Services Minister Dr Esperance Luvindao yesterday officially commissioned the renovated Intensive Care Unit (ICU) at the Katima Mulilo District Hospital in the Zambezi region. The N$3.5 million renovation involved the addition of eight beds to the existing 264-bed unit, as well as new state-of-the-art medical equipment...
Zambezi battles locusts outbreak
Minister of Agriculture, Water and Land Reform Inge Zaamwani on Wednesday announced an outbreak of African migratory locusts in Zambezi region. She made the announcement in the National Assembly, noting that the affected areas include Kasaya, Nakabolelwa, Luhonono, Bukalo, Kabbe, Muyako, Masokotwani and Linyanti. “I must bring to your attention a serious outbreak of African...
Steenkamp slams tribalism in schools
Minister of Education , Innovation, Youth, Sports, Arts and Culture Sanet Steenkamp said despite Namibia’s strong legal and policy frameworks promoting national unity, the enforcement of anti-tribalism measures in schools remains inconsistent. This is allowing ethnic divisions and stereotypes to persist among learners. In an interview with Nampa, Steenkamp said tribalism among learners has become...









