Rudolf Gaiseb Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare has hailed the National Mega Hackathon as the digital foundation of Namibia’s future – one being built by the country’s youth. The event, focused on improving public service delivery, brought together young innovators, students and software developers to design practical digital solutions aimed at enhancing citizens’ access to government...
Rudolf Gaiseb Namibia’s opposition political parties have condemned the Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN)’s decision to deny funding for their trip to South Africa to inspect the printing of ballots for the upcoming Regional and Local Authorities Elections. ECN awarded the N$4.9 million ballot printing tender Uniprint Global. The elections, slated for 26 November...
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has urged the Green Climate Fund (GCF) to scale up its support to Namibia. She said the country is ready for larger and more strategic climate investments. Speaking during a high-level meeting with the GCF board co-chair ambassador Seyni Nafo at State House on Monday, she stressed that climate finance is not...
Namibia’s First Gentleman, Lieutenant General (Ret.) Epaphras Denga Ndaitwah, has called for a more intelligent and strategic approach to military leadership, arguing that modern defence forces must “think, analyse and decide with precision”, rather than rely on outdated combat methods. He delivered these remarks during yesteday’s high-profile public lecture on strategic leadership and management at...
Sadrag Panduleni Shihomeka, the country’s Media Ombudsman, yesterday underscored the importance of integrity, fairness, truth and accuracy, saying those principles are the foundation and lifeline of ethical journalism. Engaging New Era staff during yesterday’s brief courtesy visit, Shihomeka praised the publication’s continued efforts in disseminating factual, fair and accurate information to the public, saying New...
ONGWEDIVA- The Omukwaniilwa of the Ondonga Traditional Authority, Fillemon Shuumbwa Nangolo, has expressed concern over the rise in violent incidents involving mentally ill individuals. He attributed much of the problem to parents who have failed to educate their children about cultural values and norms. The King emphasised that many young people today suffer from mental...
1. Namibia and Botswana memorandum of understanding (MOU) on Cooperation on Energy Resources Cabinet took note and approved the proposed memorandum of understanding (MOU) between Namibia and Botswana on cooperation in the field of energy resources. Cabinet authorised the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Industries, Mines and Energy to sign the MOU with his...
The placement of more than 100 medical interns at various hospitals this year is on hold pending the allocation of necessary funds, spokesperson of the Ministry of Health and Social Services, Walters Kamanya said. Kamanya, in response to recent concerns by a group of unplaced medical interns, on Tuesday told Nampa the ministry faces financial...
The Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) has awarded a N$4.9 million tender to print ballot papers for the country’s regional councils and local authorities’ elections to South African-based company Uniprint Global. The elections, slated for 26 November 2025, will see Uniprint Global print and deliver a total of 1,817,100 ballot papers for regional councils’ elections...
Works and transport minister Veikko Nekundi has disclosed that over 1 500 vehicles operating without proper licences and documents have been blocked from the Yango ride-hailing platform. Speaking during the unveiling of new members of the country’s Transportation Commission on Monday, Nekundi said the suspension of operating licences and documents is part of a broader...