Rudolf Gaiseb The commotion in which the Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) finds itself and which has brought its credibility into question, is self-created. This is the view of disgruntled opposition political parties and commentators. The ECN has courted controversy lately, and is under fire over awarding South African firm Ren-Form CC a contract to...
By August 2024, Namibia and China’s bilateral trade stood at N$19 billion (US$1.1 billion), Chinese ambassador to Namibia, Zhao Weiping has said. Speaking at a press conference last Thursday, he said uranium accounts for most of the trade. He stated that China’s partnership action is to import more from African countries, noting that China already...
If Namibia is to meet its bulkwater supply demands between now and 2037, an additional investment of between N$17 and N$25 billion will be required. This was shared by water minister Calle Schlettwein at the recent launch of the Africa Water Investment Platform for Continental Africa Water Investment Programme (AIP) in Cairo, Egypt. For Namibia...
Zebaldt Ngaruka In their efforts to contribute to the education of the Namibian child, the Ongombe Farmer’s Association (OFA) recently provided N$ 25 000 to Okamatapati Combined School in the Otjozondjupa region. The donated money will be used for purchasing stationery for grades zero up to nine learners for the 2025 academic year. Speaking at...
Andreas Thomas Swapo Party Secretary General Sophia Shaningwa said the Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN)’s confirmation of Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah as the party’s presidential candidate is a significant milestone for Namibia. The ECN declared 15 presidential candidates as duly- nominated for the upcoming general elections on Thursday, including Nandi-Ndaitwah as the only female candidate. Speaking during...
Linea Dishena A total of 46 rhinos, including 35 black and 11 white rhinos, have been killed in the Etosha National Park by poachers so far in 2024, minister of Environment, Forestry and Tourism Pohamba Shifeta has said. He made the announcement in the capital last week during the donation of 22 vehicles and information...
Fikameni Mathias The construction of a police station at the DRC informal settlement in Swakopmund is rapidly gaining shape, with 46% of the work done and forecast to be completed in January 2025. The project, which is solely funded by mining giant Rössing Uranium to the tune of more than N$20 million, was launched in...
ONDANGWA – The training of 910 cadet constables officially began at the Ruben ‘Danger’ Ashipala Police Training Centre in Oshana region on Thursday. Of those cadets, 637 are male and 273 female, recruited from all 14 regions of the country. NamPol Inspector General, Joseph Shikongo, said policing requires unwavering commitment, integrity and a genuine passion...
KEETMANSHOOP – Managing climate-induced inflation requires a fine balancing act, especially when coupled with high unemployment and weak economic conditions, Bank of Namibia governor Johannes !Gawaxab has said. He was speaking at the launch of Namibia’s first broad-based sustainability framework for the financial system in Windhoek last Thursday. He said the climate crisis affects food...
New Era reporter Loide Jason recently sat down with Independent Patriots for Change (IPC) spokesperson Imms Nashinge to discuss his upbringing, his transition from a media practitioner to engaging in active politics, and his views on recent political events. LJ: Can you tell us a bit about yourself — who Imms Nashinge is? Can you...