Adolf Kaure The Association of Local Authorities in Namibia, the Namibian Association of Local Authorities Officials, and the Namibia National Mayors Forum recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding in Windhoek, culminating in the establishment of the Local Government Umbrella Association. Speaking at the signing ceremony, Association of Local Authorities in Namibia (ALAN) president Samuel !Oë-Amseb...
Adolf Kaure The European Union (EU) Ambassador to Namibia, Ana Beatriz Martins, has commended Namibian President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah for ensuring that Namibia remains committed to fighting climate change, promoting environmental protection and green industrialisation, priorities strongly shared with the EU. This comes as the international community prepares to attend the 30th UN Climate Change Conference...
SHANGHAI – She is a teacher by training. He is an accountant at the National Planning. The other, a devoted civil servant and family man, has put everything on the line in his quest not only for a future but also to serve the Land of the Brave better in his unique, humble and miniscule...
Namibia estimates to spend approximately N$285 billion, with around N$247 billion dependent on international support to cut emissions, adapt to the changing climate, and build a greener, more resilient future, said President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah. The head of State indicated that Namibia’s nationally determined contributions set out 17 mitigation measures and 34 adaptation actions across key...
WALVIS BAY – Police in the Erongo region are investigating two major theft cases, including the stealing of nearly 700 seal bull genitals from a Henties Bay factory and the disappearance of 25 Friesian horses from a farm in Omaruru. This is according to Senior Inspector Judith Shomongula, who on Friday indicated that suspects on...
Lahja Nashuuta The Road Fund Administration (RFA) has terminated its manager for corporate services, Scheifert Shigwedha, over the handling of a N$200,000 donation intended for flood victims in 2023. According to a dismissal letter seen by New Era, Shigwedha’s contract was terminated on 31 October 2025. The letter cites the conclusion of an internal disciplinary...
Lahja Nashuuta The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Home Affairs, Security, Constitutional and Legal Affairs has painted a disturbing picture of life behind bars and inside police holding cells across Namibia. The committee’s report, recently tabled in Parliament, reveals that many prisons and police cells are in a dilapidated state. Some facilities date back to as...
The skirmishes that are reported to have taken place in the Zambezi region, allegedly between supporters of different political parties or candidates, are regrettable. There should be no room for political intimidation or intolerance for others’ political affiliation. Such actions are bad news everywhere. According to reports, supporters of a political party and those of...
Armed with little more than conviction, compassion, and courage, Shaun ‘Asprilla’ Gariseb strives to become a powerful voice for Namibia’s underprivileged. Despite having no budget or major backing, Gariseb has consistently proven that determination, not resources, drives real change. A civil servant turned community activist, Gariseb studied Business and Public Administration at the Namibia University...
RUNDU – Paulus Sifire, Electoral Commission of Namibia’s (ECN) Kavango East regional electoral officer, urged police officers, party agents and ECN staff to respect voters in the upcoming 2025 Regional Councils and Local Authorities Elections, scheduled for 26 November. He said voters such as the elderly, pregnant women, and persons with disabilities must be treated...