GOBABEB – A researcher and his pilot from the Gobabeb Research Centre died on Wednesday evening when a light aircraft they were travelling in crashed just kilometres from the centre. The police yesterday identified the deceased as Alan Wilson and Neil Thomas Oakman. When New Era arrived at the scene yesterday morning, instruments of the...
At the centre of monitoring and regulating Namibia’s fuel security and fuel quality is the Ministry of Industries, Mines and Energy, which is mandated to ensure every litre of petrol and diesel imported, stored and sold in the country meets national quality standards. Moses Pakote (MP), the ministry’s executive director, explained to New Era’s Head...
Primary schools have taken up the biggest chunk of the education budget for the 2026/2027 financial year, a whopping 42%. Out of the N$28 billion set aside for education, N$11.8 billion will go to primary education. This is the biggest portion of the budget under Vote 40 – Education, Innovation, Arts and Culture. Education director...
After more than two decades in the media industry as a radio voice jockey, television presenter, and public relations officer, multi-award-winning businesswoman Ilke Platt (IK) has cemented herself as a force to be reckoned with. As founder of Poiyah Media Consulting, she serves major brands and mentors graduates through a dedicated mentorship programme. New Era...
Defiant National Unity Democratic Organisation lawmaker Vetaruhe Kandorozu has refused to withdraw remarks bordering on tribalism and racialism against deputy education minister Dino Ballotti. Approached for comment yesterday, Kandorozu maintained his position and stands by his remarks. “I remain there,” he responded in brief. He was earlier quoted in the media as saying his controversial...
The Zambezi region is a water-rich, tropical area covering 19 532 km² in northeastern Namibia, bordering Angola, Zambia, Botswana and Zimbabwe. With a population of 142 373 (2023 census), it has Katima Mulilo as its capital. Key sectors include agriculture, tourism and fishing supported by major rivers, 12 conservancies and three national parks. Zambezi is...
Lissony Njembo Restaurant owner Ketungoutji Natasha Kauteza is serving nostalgic, mouth-watering traditional cuisine in the heart of Katutura. She operates from The Spot at the corner of Clemence Kapuuo and Numeri Street. Founded in 2023 and named in honour of her grandmother, Pukaa Catering initially offered a traditional menu featuring kneecaps (ombumbwangoro), chicken wings and...
Mulisa Simiyasa GROOTFONTEIN – The Grootfontein Municipality has installed 3 400 prepaid water meters across the town since December 2025, marking significant progress in its transition to a prepaid water management system. The project targets the installation of approximately 7 000 meters for households, businesses, government buildings and churches. Municipal public relations officer Luke Salomo...
SWAKOPMUND – The Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism has outlined an urgent need for decisive reforms to regularise Namibia’s gambling industry amid concerns that weak oversight is costing the country revenue and exposing citizens to social harm. The minister, Indileni Daniel, expressed the concerns while recently officiating at the opening of a strategic engagement...
Lylie Joel MPUNGU – The Mpungu fish farm in Kavango West, established in the early 2000s and handed to the Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Resources in 2004, continues to underperform. It has a design capacity of 20 metric tonnes per year, which it has been failing to meet. Chief fisheries biologist Albertina Joseph told...