Namibia’s tourism industry has recorded one of its strongest recoveries in years, with tourist arrivals rising sharply from 461,027 in 2022 to 863,872 in 2023, representing an 87.4% increase, according to Minister of Environment, Forestry and Tourism, Indileni Daniel. In an interview with New Era, the minister said the figures demonstrate renewed international confidence in...
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah yesterday dismissed Natangwe Ithete from his positions as Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Industries, Mines and Energy, with immediate effect. The announcement was made through a statement issued by Presidential Press Secretary Jonas Mbambo, who said the decision was made in line with Article 32 (6) of the Constitution of the...
Auleria Wakudumo The Oshana Regional Council has reaffirmed its commitment to improving the lives of its residents by allocating N$800 000 for the construction of 10 houses for low-income earners at Eheke Settlement Area. This is done under the Build-Together Programme (BTP). The initiative forms part of the council’s ongoing efforts to ensure access to...
Matheus David When Taleni Udeiko first discovered the joy of music back in Grade 7, he didn’t know that a simple melody would grow into a lifelong mission. Today, at 31, he is living proof that dreams, no matter how humble their beginnings, can grow into something powerful when nurtured with passion and purpose. “I...
Matheus David The City of Windhoek held a significant street and place renaming ceremony under the theme “Celebrating Our Shared Heritage and Leadership.” The event brought together residents, families and national leaders to honour six Namibians whose lives and contributions shaped the country’s history. Ndeshihafela Larandja, the mayor of Windhoek, delivered a heartfelt address, describing...
KEETMANSHOOP- A group of aggrieved residents from Tses, a village situated 80km north of Keetmanshoop, last week handed over a petition detailing a series of alleged poor service delivery incidents to //Kharas regional governor Dawid Gertze. Reading the document, spokesperson Brian !Gaoseb said they have made so many efforts to engage with the Tses Village...
Matheus David Members of the hearing-impaired community gathered for the official launch of the Namibian Sign Language Digital Application (NAMSLAP) at Cosmos High School on Friday, a groundbreaking innovation set to transform communication and inclusion across Namibia. The event marked a milestone in the country’s ongoing journey toward digital empowerment and equality. The NAMSLAP app...
OSHAKATI – Residents of Oshakati’s informal settlements are set to receive free plots, water and electricity connections as part of a government directive led by Head of State Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, member of Parliament Modestus Amutse announced on Saturday. Speaking during a mini rally for the upcoming regional and local authorities elections held at the Swapo...
The National African Students’ Association (NASA) has thrown its support behind the government’s plan to implement free tertiary education by 2026, but warns that public institutions are ill-prepared for the dramatic shift. In a detailed submission to the National Taskforce on Free Tertiary Education, Nasa, represented by its National Secretary for Academics, Sports, Arts and...
WALVIS BAY – Swakop Uranium has recorded a profit of N$562 million for 2024. This is according to the company’s Sustainability Report launched in Windhoek last week. The report also reveals that Swakop Uranium mined 118 million tonnes of material during the year – the highest in its history – and reached a throughput rate...