Auleria Wakudumo Namibia has launched a national campaign to support Cuba, calling for urgent action in response to the country’s worsening humanitarian and economic crisis. The Namibians in Solidarity with the People of Cuba (NPSC) campaign was officially launched last week in Windhoek. Former Prime Minister and Chairperson of the Sam Nujoma Foundation, Nahas Angula,...
OPUWO – A total of 49 pre-primary teachers from the Epupa circuit, comprising six males and 43 females, graduated at Opuwo recently, after completing a 10-month training programme under the School Readiness Initiative (SRI) project. The programme covered 10 modules under the ‘Know-How’ course and the use of the Child-Steps App, which supports early childhood...
Lahja Nashuuta OSHAKATI – Oshakati mayor Leonard Hango says the town is ready for business ahead of the Oshakati Totem Expo 2026. The expo is scheduled to take place from 29 May to 06 June 2026. In an interview with New Era last week, Hango called on both local and international investors to come and invest...
The Motor Vehicle Accident Fund on Friday handed over three high-tech CCTVcameras, valued at N$141 000, to the City of Windhoek to bolster road safety and emergency response capabilities. The donation, which took place in the council chambers, stems from a collaboration established in November 2024 aimed at transforming Windhoek into a smart city by...
Auleria Wakudumo Namibia’s Ambassador to Nigeria, Walde Ndevashiya, has outlined plans to strengthen economic cooperation between the two nations, with a focus on expanding partnerships across key sectors. The diplomat said his mission will prioritise economic diplomacy. Ndevashiya placed strong emphasis on trade, investment and sector cooperation. He stressed the importance of leveraging the African...
Adolf Kaure The City of Windhoek last week convened a meeting with key stakeholders in the transport sector for a session aimed at advancing the City’s transport agenda and contributing to Namibia’s Draft Public Passenger Transport Act. It included the ministry of transport, Khomas Regional Council, Roads Authority, Road Fund Administration, the Road Transportation Board,...
Rudolf Gaiseb National development planning in Namibia has constantly strived to address poverty, inequality and unemployment. Through national development planning, the government has strived to improve citizens’ living standards. This is reflected in the country’s 2004 national development framework, Vision 2030, as well as the National Development Plans. Since coming to office in 2025, President...
Dalene Kooper KEETMANSHOOP – Former //Kharas Regional Council chairperson Joseph Isaacks on Saturday confirmed his suspension from the Landless People’s Movement (LPM), following remarks he made to a local media outlet about the party’s founding leader, Bernadus Swartbooi, being a dictator. The vocal politician maintains that the suspension is unlawful, arguing that such action should...
Auleria Wakudumo Traditional authorities without recognised chiefs say they were excluded from a workshop on amending the Traditional Authorities Act held in Otjiwarongo last week. These authorities claim they were not invited because they have no recognised chiefs. They have raised concerns about fairness and inclusion in a process that affects all traditional authorities in...
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has warned Swapo leaders against internal divisions and misinformation, saying such threats could weaken the ruling party. Nandi-Naditwah made the remarks on Saturday at the party’s headquarters in Windhoek as she officially opened the Central Committee meeting, during which Kadiva Hamutumwa and Sakarias Nendongo from the Namibia Exile Kids Association (NEKA), alongside...