Bravery Kabula The Namibia Ministry of Health and Social Services has confirmed that there are currently no unclaimed bodies in State mortuaries across Namibia. The ministry’s spokesperson Walters Kamaya said all bodies presently in government mortuaries have either been claimed by relatives or remain within the legally required holding period. This confirmation comes after years...
Swapo Party Youth League (SPYL) secretary Ephraim Nekongo says discussions about succession with the ruling party ahead of the 2027 watershed congress are premature. The party is still completing internal renewal processes across its structures, Nekongo said. Entering the Swapo congress discourse this week, the youth leader said the party follows a structured process that...
Manuel Tomas, the owner of Manu Joinery, has turned a family trade into a livelihood that supports not only himself but his entire family. Based in Windhoek’s Ombili settlement, Tomas’ joinery and carpentry business kicked off in 2014 after taking over from his father, who had been running the same type of business before retiring....
The government’s decision to redirect funds currently used for private medical care under the Public Service Employees Medical Aid Scheme (PSEMAS) to the public health system is a bold policy move. In principle, strengthening the public healthcare system so that it can adequately serve government employees is not a bad idea. In fact, it could...
The United Democratic Front (UDF) used its consultative meeting with President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah to highlight pressing challenges in Kunene. Chief among them was human-wildlife conflict, a legal dispute involving the regional council, housing shortages, youth unemployment and inequality between rural and urban schools. This comes at a time when stray elephants are wreaking havoc in...
Lahja Nashuuta At only 26 years old, Muuaupi Kavari is steadily building a career in public service, driven by a passion for serving her community and contributing to development in the Omaheke region. Born and raised in Gobabis, Kavari currently serves as the Senior Private Secretary to the governor of the Omaheke region, a role...
New Era’s journalist Festus Hamalwa (FH) recently sat with the CEO of Okongo Village Council, Jackson Muma (JM), to discuss the ongoing projects in the town. FH: Briefly tell us about yourself and when you joined the Okongo Village Council. JM: I have 15 years of professional experience in leadership, corporate governance and strategic implementation,...
Namibia has strongly condemned the recent military strikes against Iran by the United States and Israel. Last week, Namibia’s international relations and trade minister also warned that the attacks represent a blatant violation of international law and a dangerous erosion of the global rules-based order. Speaking during a media engagement last week, Minister of International...
Chairperson of the Public Enterprises CEOs’ Forum, Fluksman Samuehl announced yesterday that Rundu, in the Kavango East, will host the next State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs) Games. Samuehl said bringing the games to Rundu will also help boost the local economy. According to him, the event is expected to bring at least 4 500 people to the...
Andreas Thomas Motor vehicle accidents accounted for most Namibian police officers who died in the line of duty over the past five years, with many of the victims serving in the Very Important Persons (VIP) Directorate. This was revealed on Saturday during the commemoration of Interpol Blue Day at the Israel Patrick Iyambo Police...