The Namibia Wildlife Resorts (NWR) has recorded a profit of N$68.3 million. This marks a 50% increase when compared to the N$46 million the entity reported in 2023, NWR’s interim managing director Brian Masule announced on Friday. Although challenges remain, Masule said the company is well on course and continues to play a leading role...
GOBABIS – Given its proven track record and people-centred service delivery approach, the National Unity Democratic Organisation (Nudo) is the only party that will bring about the desired development to the residents of Gobabis if voted into power in the upcoming elections. These remarks were made by the party’s councillor Uataviza Patire over the weekend. ...
Paulina Ndalikokule NKURENKURU- The Kavango West Director of Education, Innovation, Sports, Arts and Culture Pontianus Musore has expressed deep concern over the rising number of school dropouts and teenage pregnancies recorded in the region during the 2024 academic year. Musore made the remarks while responding to questions from Ministry of Information and Communication Technology on...
Lahja Nashuuta Political analysts have cautioned that voters’ disinterest should not be ignored, as Namibia prepares for the regional councils and local authority elections. Analysts say the declining turnout in previous elections reflects deep frustrations with governance, weak leadership and an electoral system that often leaves citizens feeling powerless. Namibia has recorded consistently low voter...
The City of Windhoek’s longest-serving councillor, Fransina Kahungu, has called for reforms to the Local Authority Act to clearly define the mandate and responsibilities of individual councillors. She said the current system leaves too much room for inactivity and confusion. The seasoned politician made the remarks in an exlcusive interview with New Era yesterday. Kahangu,...
Michael Mutonga Liswaniso KATIMA MULILO – Health and Social Services Minister Dr Esperance Luvindao yesterday officially commissioned the renovated Intensive Care Unit (ICU) at the Katima Mulilo District Hospital in the Zambezi region. The N$3.5 million renovation involved the addition of eight beds to the existing 264-bed unit, as well as new state-of-the-art medical equipment...
Minister of Agriculture, Water and Land Reform Inge Zaamwani on Wednesday announced an outbreak of African migratory locusts in Zambezi region. She made the announcement in the National Assembly, noting that the affected areas include Kasaya, Nakabolelwa, Luhonono, Bukalo, Kabbe, Muyako, Masokotwani and Linyanti. “I must bring to your attention a serious outbreak of African...
Charmaine Boois ARANOS – Over 30 houses were destroyed in a severe rainstorm in Aranos on Tuesday night, leaving several families without homes. Some victims have found temporary shelter with relatives, while others are staying at the Roman Catholic Mission Church. Gavin Beukes, one of the affected residents, described the moment the storm struck ....
WALVIS BAY – Indonesia aims to deepen its economic and cultural ties with Namibia, with trade and tourism at the centre of the relationship. This is according to the ambassador of Indonesia, Mirza Nurhidayat. He was speaking at the official opening of the 17th Annual Erongo Business and Tourism Expo on Tuesday. This is the...
WALVIS BAY – Erongo Red has launched a new mobile application aimed at making electricity services more accessible and convenient for its over 53 000 customers. The app allows clients to buy prepaid electricity, pay bills, check balances, report faults, and receive power outage notifications from anywhere. CEO Tino !Hanabeb said the launch marks a...