Lahja Nashuuta Maihapa Ndjavera Finance minister Iipumbu Shiimi has been lauded by some for his interventionist budget to shield Namibians from the brunt of drought, but others have received it with mixed emotions. For the latter, the budget leaves much to be desired. One of them is economist Klaus Schade, who has raised concern regarding...
KEETMANSHOOP – The //Kharas Regional Council, in collaboration with the Keetmanshoop Municipality, on Monday broke ground for the envisaged Keetmanshoop urban brickmaking project. The regional council has earmarked N$400 000 for the project, while the municipality has provided the land which is at Camp 60, about two kilometres outside Keetmanshoop. The project is set to...
OSHIKUKU – Finance minister Iipumbu Shiimi says the government remains committed to economic emancipation for Namibians through the hosting of trade fairs. He made the remarks in a speech read on his behalf during the official opening of the third edition of the Oshikuku Annual Trade Fair on Tuesday. The trade fair is an opportunity...
Information minister Emma Theofelus yesterday inaugurated a library, science lab, and computer lab at Suiderhof Primary School. Over N$800 000 was invested in the project. The inauguration also included a groundbreaking ceremony for the construction of three additional classrooms and ablution facilities, made possible through the contributions of parents and the community. During the inauguration,...
WALVIS BAY – Erongo Regional Electricity Distributor (Erongo Red) is struggling with rising costs due to cable theft, with recent figures showing annual losses of around N$4.5 million. The company CEO, Tino !Hanabeb, said the losses pose a substantial setback, diverting funds that could otherwise support crucial electrification projects to improve electricity access for communities...
Paulina Ndalikokule BRAVO – More than 100 children between three and six years from the marginalised community of Bravo in Mpungu constituency, Kavango West, now have access to decent education following the inauguration of Langman Tame Early Childhood Development Centre (ECD) on Wednesday. The ECD centre was constructed at a cost of more than N$5.3...
Zebaldt Ngaruka PLESSIS PLAAS – Ovambanderu from all walks of life have descended on the Omaheke region’s Epukiro constituency to celebrate 100 years of migration from concentration camps to Epukiro. Speaking to New Era, Ovambanderu Traditional Authority spokesperson Uazenga Ngahahe said the activities will commence today at Omukuruvaro in Okorukambe constituency. “The purpose of this...
Lahja Nashuuta Thomas Iyambo is a goal-driven, detail-oriented public servant, who devoted his productive years to ensuring that public servants are given medical care. He is an administrative officer in the Medical Aid division within the Ministry of Finance and Public Enterprises. He is responsible for providing administration and managed care services to Public Service...
Recently, New Era editor Edward Mumbuu (EM) sat down with Swanu presidential candidate Evilastus Kaaronda (EK) on NBC’s talk show, One-on-One, to gauge his vision for Namibia’s oldest political formation ahead of 27 November, when Namibian voters separate pretenders from contenders through the ballot. Here is the abridged version of the discussion: ED: Talk to...
The voices of young people in discourses to address global issues cannot be overemphasised. They are affected by the crises that rage in the world around us – be it climate change, conflicts and wars, as well as unemployment. Listening to their views and perspectives, equipping them with information to understand and appreciate the...