Kaviveterue Virere The government’s introduction of free tertiary education in 2026 has caused the Students Union of Namibia (SUN) to express concern on what it describes as significant implementation and funding shortages. The union said that the planned budget allocations for the programme seem inadequate and unequally allocated throughout Namibia’s higher education institutions in a...
Taimi Haihambo The upcoming constituency council elections, in the Omusati region will see 12 councilor seats contested, with four current councilors stepping down and eight seeking re-election. In addition, four new candidates will join the race, all representing the ruling party, Swapo. Swapo’s regional coordinator, Saki Kayone, emphasised that the candidates will not host individual...
HAMWEYI – Education director in the Kavango West region, Pontianus Musore on Friday received three classroom blocks and two installed water tanks from NAMDIA, as an investment of N$5.9 million to empower rural schools. The new classrooms which each consist of four (4) classrooms and a storeroom were built at Hamweyi, Sitenda and Ekondjo Primary...
Matheus David The Khomas Regional Council Directorate of Education, Innovation, Youth, Sports, Arts, and Culture on Monday started the long-awaited Pre-Primary material development competition. In Khomas region, 27 pre-primary teachers from schools all over the region came together to celebrate creativity, innovation, and hands-on learning. The schools from Circuits 1 through 4 in the Khomas...
As we celebrate President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah’s 73rd birthday, New Era goes down memory lane to reflect on her most famous and influential quotes, which mirrors her character and leadership style. “To be a President requires a serious person because all Namibians will rely on my shoulders. Running a country is not like campaigning.” “Women have...
First Gentleman, Epaphras Denga Ndaitwah said President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwa’s quest to serve and her distinct ability to inspire others started at a tender young age. Ndaitwah, in an exclusive interview with New Era yesterday ahead of his wife’s birthday today, said Nandi- Ndaitwah had given up a lot to serve the Namibian nation while she...
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah’s journey began in the red soils of northern Namibia long before independence or the promise of equality. Today, she stands as Namibia’s first female Head of State, a symbol of endurance and possibility, a story beautifully told recently in the new documentary, ‘Netumbo: A Leader Beyond Politics’. The film, which premiered on...
The Namibia Press Agency (Nampa) has received an unqualified audit opinion for the 2023/2024 financial year, marking its first clean audit in a decade. This achievement signifies a major milestone in the agency’s governance and financial management, Nampa board chairperson, Ndeuhala Katonyala-Lewis said on Tuesday. She noted that the clean audit from the Auditor General...
First Gentleman Lieutenant General (Rtd) Epaphras Denga Ndaitwah spoke with affection, pride and deep emotion about his wife, President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, during the premiere of the new documentary ‘Netumbo: A Leader Beyond Politics’. The film, produced by MultiChoice Namibia and expected to be made public today, narrates the life story of Namibia’s first female President...
Auleria Wakudumo Deep in the Okongo constituency of Ohangwena region, the spirit of unity and determination has transformed Tileinge Andima Combined School, formerly known as Shamukweni Combined School from a modest collection of thatched and corrugated iron shelters into a proud, fully furnished community hostel. This transformation, driven by parents, community members, the private sector,...