ONGWEDIVA-The leader of the Body of Christ Party, Festus Thomas, has announced that the party will field candidates to contest 10 constituencies in the Ohangwena region, as well as local authorities elections. He indicated that the targeted constituencies are Okongo, Oshikunde, Ondobe, Ohangwena, Epembe, Oshikango, Endola, Ongenga, Eenhana and Omundaungilo. Thomas further revealed that the...
Lahja Nashuuta Former Popular Democratic Movement (PDM) Member of Parliament, Hidipo Hamata, has promised to transform Helao Nafidi into a model town of development and opportunity if voted into power. Hamata is a candidate on a PDM ticket for the Helao Nafidi local authority election. He said his vision and that of PDM for the...
Matheus David The Ministry of International Relations and Trade (MIRT) has unveiled its 2025-2030 StrategicPlan, setting a new course for Namibia’s diplomacy and economic engagement in a rapidly changing global landscape. The five-year plan, launched in Windhoek on Tuesday, is designed to strengthen Namibia’s presence on the international stage while promoting trade, investment and sustainable...
Iuze Mukube A resident of Luderitz, who is accused of killing his four-month pregnant wife by allegedly stabbing her with a kitchen knife and kicking her, will be expected to appear in the High Court today for the allocation of a trial date and judge. Johannes Swartbooi is facing a charge of murder, read with...
Some opposition parties have thrown their support behind President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah’s push for national unity, faster land reform and youth-focused development. They said the country has reached a point where cooperation matters more than rivalry. The call for political maturity came as the President met separately with the Republican Party and the Body of Christ...
SWAKOPMUND – A second case of Mpox has been confirmed by the Minister of Health and Social Service Dr Esperance Luvindao. The minister yesterday in Parliament said the second case was officially confirmed on Monday, while the first case was confirmed on 18 October 2025. She said patients are receiving comprehensive treatment at the Swakopmund...
Kaviveterue Virere Clinical psychologist Shaun Whittaker has condemned the rising cases of fathers raping their own children in Namibia. He described such acts as “national emergencies” and “one of the most disturbing forms of violence imaginable.” In an interview with New Era, Whittaker said there is a total breakdown of morals, trust and humanity when...
SWAKOPMUND – The Popular Democratic Movement (PDM) has lost five more members who opted to contest as independent candidates or join other political parties in the upcoming elections. The members were expelled from the PDM for their intention to contest as independent candidates aginst the party. The current chairperson of the Walvis Bay municipal council,...
Iuze Mukube A local microlending company has dragged the government through the finance ministry to court over the decision to cease payroll deductions on its Payroll Deduction Management System (PDMS) by 30 November. Entrépo Finance instituted an urgent application in the Windhoek High Court claiming that the decision to discontinue deduction codes from being loaded...
Zebaldt Ngaruka GOBABIS – Zedekia Borry Katjiuanjo, the Swapo candidate for the Kalahari constituency in the Omaheke region, promised major development for the constituency if he wins the regional council elections slated for November 2025. The Kalahari constituency has been in the hands of Swapo’s Ignatius Kariseb for the past 15 years. Kariseb is also...