Bravery Kabula As Namibia prepares to mark Namibia Independence Day on 21 March, a day associated with freedom and national pride, some street vendors in Windhoek say the promise of independence is not fully reflected in their everyday lives. For many Namibians, the annual commemoration marks the country’s liberation from South African rule in 1990...
Dalene Kooper Ahead of Independence Day tomorrow, the Khomas region will host cultural activities, music festivals and an innovation talent show in Windhoek CBD today, Governor Sam Shafiishuna Nujoma announced. The event is in partnership with the Ministry of Education, Innovation, Youth, Sports, Arts and Culture, the Office of the Khomas Governor, the Khomas Regional...
Iuze Mukube Lahja Nashuuta As Namibia celebrates its 36th year of independence, the justice system- one of the key institutions responsible for safeguarding the protection of rights- cannot be overlooked. Its evolution has placed it as one of the institutions playing a central role in the development of the country. From a past shaped by...
Unions representing various civil servants this week wrote to Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare, informing him they will stage a nationwide strike today in protest proposed reforms to the Public Service Medical Aid Scheme (Psemas). The planned action follows a recent government directive requiring civil servants to make use of public health facilities, a move unions...
Auleria Wakudumo As Namibia celebrates more than three decades of independence, the story of rural development reflects significant achievements, persistent gaps, and emerging opportunities. Across regions, the country has made progress in bringing vital services to rural populations that were historically marginalised under colonial and apartheid rule. While disparities remain between urban centres and rural...
Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare has called for urgent interventions from financial institutions to protect homeowners against repossessions after years of payments, equating it to wanton disregard for dignity and against humanity. Speaking at a strategic staff meeting of the Bank of Namibia (BoN) this week, Ngurare said Namibians are losing their homes due to circumstances...
As Namibia prepares to mark 36 years of independence, young people and political leaders say the country has made notable strides in expanding opportunities and improving living standards since 1990. From improved access to education and vocational training to better road networks and rural electrification, many believe the democratic government has opened doors that were...
Paulus Shiku Steven Klukowski KEETMANSHOOP – It was a joyous occasion when Vice President (VP) Lucia Witbooi presided over the official opening of the Keetmanshoop Vocational Training Centre yesterday. It is one of the many regional centres run by the Namibia Training Authority. The N$127 million centre has so far registered 253 trainees pursuing various...
Accelerating inclusive economic growth and creating jobs remain central priorities for the government as Namibia celebrates 36 years of independence, according to presidential spokesperson Jonas Mbambo. Speaking in an interview with New Era, Mbambo said the development agenda of President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah is guided by the country’s Sixth National Development Plan (NDP6), which sets the...
Rudolf Gaiseb Like fine wine in the basement, Namibia’s legislative branch of state has gotten better with age. Since the dawn of political independence in 1990, Parliament has allowed legislators to gather and openly discuss, debate, and consult on political, social, and economic matters as well as the legal ramifications for society. It is made...