Auleria Wakudumo Government tractors have been dispatched to different regions for ploughing, and inthe northern areas, the tractors are already at work following the good rains received in recent days. Oshana governor Hofni Iipinge revealed that his office is fully prepared for the ploughing season, ensuring that local farmers have the support they need to...
The African Development Bank Group (AfDB) has approved an allocation of N$30.3 billion (US$1.78 billion) for Namibia under its newly adopted Country Strategy Paper for 2025–2030, aimed at strengthening infrastructure, human capital and economic diversification. The Government of Namibia has welcomed the approval of the Namibia Country Strategy Paper (CSP) for the period 2025 to...
The escape of 24 trial-awaiting prisoners from custody in the Omusati region has raised serious public safety concerns, with police urging residents not to approach the suspects but to report any information immediately. Inspector Anna Kunga of Namibian Police community policing unit in Omusati said the inmates escaped on Monday night at around 22:00 after...
Health professionals have warned that the recent constant stream of negative news and occurances may be harmful and traumatising to the public. A surge in tragic car accidents, rising cases of gender-based violence and shack fires involving children amongst others has become daily news – something experts warn mightaffect the psyche of the general population....
Auleria Wakudumo Ohangwena – Namibia has become a home to American Peace Corps volunteers, offering them more than a place of service. Through daily interaction, shared responsibilities and strong community values, the community has provided a welcoming environment where meaningful relationships and a sense of belonging have grown. Zach Scott, now well known by his...
WALVIS BAY – At a time when many families struggle to put food on their tables, Walvis Bay businessman Collin April continues to make a difference through his annual festive season feeding initiative. Through the Collin April Foundation and its partners, more than 200 people are reached every festive season through food distribution programmes aimed...
Iuze Mukube An urgent application of Entrepo Finance requesting to hold finance minister Ericah Shafudah for contempt of court in the event she fails to comply with a court order requiring her to detail, under oath, how to implement a fully functional payroll deduction management system, was dismissed on Monday. Windhoek High Court Judge Lotta...
Hilma Nalupe The Swakopmund Junior Town Council (JTC) held its annual community outreach project, Christmas in a Shoebox, at the beginning of this month. The initiative relies on community participation and encourages learners and residents of Swakopmund to donate essential items such as sanitary products and toys packed in shoeboxes. These boxes are later distributed...
Lylie Joel RUPARA – The Rupara Health Centre in the Musese Constituency of the Kavango West Region is operating without a permanently stationed doctor, leaving the facility to rely on doctors who visit once a week. Registered Nurse and acting nurse in charge of the health centre, Chrispinus Kanyetu Kanyengo told Nampa on Monday that...
Rudolf Gaiseb The Namibia University of Science and Technology (NUST) has positioned itself as the first tertiary institution to offer artificial intelligence (AI) to students through its new courses. Last week, NUST launched the Bachelor of Artificial Intelligence and Bachelor of Artificial Intelligence Honours programmes. NUST told New Era that this is to support the...