Adolf Kaure The Minister of Works and Transport, Veikko Nedundi, officially inaugurated the Dr Hage G. Geingob Freeway near the Hosea Kutako International Airport on Monday. The Dr. Hage G. Geingob Freeway project was completed at a total cost of N$3.5 billion and spans approximately 47.5 km. Speaking on behalf of President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, Nekundi...
Lisony Njembo St. John Faith Mission Archbishop Julius Hoveka, who died last week ago, will be laid to rest on Sunday at Sukkelaar village in the Otjombinde Constituency of the Omaheke region. St. John Faith Mission Church spokesperson Ngahahe Tjiposa said a memorial service will precede the burial on Wednesday at the church premises in...
Hilma Nalupe An agreement has been reached between the Magistrates Commission and the Office of the Judiciary, regarding the improved working conditions. Conditions which they previously voiced their discontent against. According to a statement released by the Magistrates and Judges Association of Namibia, the improved conditions will be effected once approved by the Minister of...
Taimi Haihambo Oshana Governor Hofni Iipinge has reiterated calls for reviving the long-abandoned Oshakati Eloolo Abattoir, calling its inactivity a significant setback to the region’s agricultural and economic development. The once-promising abattoir, now silent and overgrown, stands as a stark reminder of unfulfilled potential in one of Namibia’s key regional economic hubs. Oshakati serves more...
Lahja Nashuuta The executive director in the Ministry of Justice and Labour Relations, Audrin Mathe, urged legal practitioners to champion Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) as the country struggles with rising litigation costs and delays in the delivery of justice. He emphasised that ADR must become a mainstream feature of Namibia’s justice system, particularly in labour...
Lahja Nashuuta Popular Democratic Movement (PDM) candidate for the Khomasdal constituency, Gabriel Augustus has vowed to improve service delivery, enhance safety and bring essential public services closer to residents in 7de Laan and 8ste Laan if elected in the upcoming 2025 Regional Councils and Local Authorities Elections, scheduled for 26 November. He told New Era...
Zebaldt Ngaruka EPUKIRO – The Swapo Party has excommunicated four of its members in Omaheke region after three decided to run as independent candidates in the upcoming regional council elections. Another will contest under the Landless People’s Movement (LPM). The four are former Epukiro constituency councillor Cornelius Vejama Kanguatjivi, secretary for women’s affairs in Okorukambe...
NKURENKURU – The National Housing Enterprise (NHE) handed over the site to a contractor in Nkurenkuru, Kavango West region, on Friday for the servicing of 1 172 erven. The contractor, S. Shikongo Construction, will undertake the construction of municipal services, including water, sewer, and electrical infrastructure, for an amount of N$14.2 million. “We are pleased...
Adolf Kaure Matheus David Several political parties in the country have questioned the government’s silent on the 2025 Tanzania National Elections which culminated in Samia Suluhu Hassan declared as the winner. Hassan, representing the ruling Chama Cha Mapinduzi, was declared the winner and sworn into her second term as president on 3 November 2025, claiming 98%...
Taimi Haihambo Recent rain showers in the northern parts of Namibia have renewed hopes to farmers, who are optimistic that this year’s rainy season will once again deliver a good harvest. For the past two weeks, several northern areas have experienced consistent rainfall, a development that has lifted the spirits of many rural communities. The...