Sawi Hausiku RUNDU – An investigation into the suspected food poisoning of nearly 125 learners at Maria Mwengere Senior Secondary School has concluded that poor water quality at the hostel was a major contributing factor, alongside multiple other factors. The suspected food poisoning outbreak occurred on 31 August this year, prompting the Ministry of Education,...
Edgar Brandt Pricilla Mukokobi The mid-year budget review, tabled in Parliament yesterday by finance and public enterprises minister Ericah Shafudah, indicates that domestic growth persists, albeit at a slower pace than anticipated. Delivering the mid-year fiscal review to account for unforeseen and unavoidable expenditure. The minister cautioned that an increased burden of debt servicing and...
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...
Omusati regional governor Immanuel Shikongo has proposed funding for the construction of access roads to prevent schools and hospitals from closing during the rainy season. He said records show that during recent flooding, about 47 schools were closed, with 60 schools being affected due to high water levels. Furthermore, over 26 000 learners in...
A passionate small-scale farmer from the Etunda Irrigation Produce in the Omusati region has shown generosity by donating 100 cabbages to Oshifo Police inmates and 50 cabbages to Wisdom Private School at Okapika village. Maria Ashipala owns a thriving vegetable plot at Etunda. Speaking to New Era, she said her contribution comes from a deep...
KEETMANSHOOP –The Namibia Training Authority (NTA) on Friday held a consultation on its Work Integrated Learning (WIL) regulations in the //Kharas region. The exercise forms part of national stakeholders’ consultations across the country on WIL. The consultations are aimed at soliciting inputs from stakeholders at grassroot level, which will then be integrated into the bill...
KONGOLA – Urban and Rural Development Minister James Sankwasa has promised to address years of stalled development in Kongola settlement, following an emotional outcry from residents and traditional leaders over “broken promises and neglect.” The minister’s visit on Sunday came days after the Mashi Traditional Authority, led by Chief Joseph Tembwe Mayuni, submitted a memorandum...
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has issued a national call of confidence in Major General Anne-Marie Nainda, urging global support for her candidacy as president of Interpol and positioning Namibia at the forefront of international security leadership. Speaking at the Women, Peace and Security (WPS) Conference last week, President Nandi-Ndaitwah said Namibia is “ready to lead the...
Lahja Nashuuta OSHAKATI – The construction of Namibia’s first modern Intensive Care Unit (ICU) at the Oshakati Intermediate Hospital is nearing completion, with 90% of the work already done. The state-of-the-art facility, valued at N$35 million, is scheduled for completion on 22 November 2025. Once operational, it will serve as a regional referral centre for...
Taimi Haihambo OSHIKUKU – Omusati regional governor Immanuel Shikongo has expressed deep frustration over persistent delays and poor implementation of government projects in the region. Shikongo made the remarks last week during his familiarisation visit to Oshikuku. His visits cover 12 constituencies where he is engaging with community members on issues such as infrastructure and...