Auleria Wakudumo A new dawn is rising for thousands of Namibians previously excluded from the formal housing market due to unemployment or lack of payslips. The National Housing Enterprise (NHE), through its Informal Settlement Upgrading Programme (ISUP), is now making it possible for those without formal jobs – but who own a shack or plot,...
Belinda Kulatau RUNDU – Three beneficiaries of government’s National Youth Development Fund initiative this week met with Kavango East Governor Hamunyera Hambyuka and representatives from the Development Bank of Namibia and Agribank. The beneficiaries Kleopas Nepolo of Passa K Investment (Renewable energy), Esther Kativa of Kwata Mbunge Fish Investment and Julio Manase of Malangahi Investment (Brickmaking) were...
Rudolf Gaiseb A Namibian delegation led by National Assembly speaker Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila is participating in the 151st Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) Assembly in Geneva, Switzerland, scheduled to take place from 19 to 23 October 2025. The delegation comprising lawmakers from both Houses of Parliament are deliberating on the theme “Upholding humanitarian norms and supporting humanitarian action...
Katima Mulilo – Three African cyclists pedalling thousands of kilometres across East and Southern Africa to raise awareness about climate change arrived in Katima Mulilo yesterday morning. They received a warm welcome from locals and security personnel in the Zambezi region. The trio – Enock Kitheka (24) from Kenya, Hashu Derrick Kidavasi (30) and Dean...
New Era journalist Victoria Immanuel recently engaged the newly elected Outapi councillor Selma Asino. She shared her vision and what the public can expect from her. VI: Congratulations on being elected as the councillor for the Outapi constituency. How does it feel to take on this responsibility? SA: Thank you very much. It is truly...
Winfried Nyambe, a career journalist now-turned senior public relations officer (PRO), is an avid civil servant with the Kavango East Regional Council (KERC). Born and raised in Diyogha village, within the Mukwe Constituency of the Kavango East region, Nyambe makes sure that communities are well informed about government services to best improve their lives. Nyambe...
Rudolf Gaiseb The Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism (MEFT) commits to working with communities to strengthen safety measures, promote conservation, and foster public awareness. Following the culling of an elephant bull by the ministry near Onawa village in Omusati, the ministry expressed regret, given that no alternative was found when the animal posed a...
Kaviveterue Virere The protection of patients’ rights and dignity stands at the centre of the new Mental Health Bill tabled by Dr Esperance Luvindao, Minister of Health and Social Services, in the National Assembly on 14 October 2025. The Bill outlines clear procedures to ensure privacy, dignity, and personal integrity are safeguarded. Consent is...
Rudolf Gaiseb Minister of Works and Transport Veikko Nekundi reported progress of the infrastructure upgrade project at the Katutura Intermediate Hospital in Parliament on Tuesday. The ministry aims to restore and modernise the solar water heating infrastructure and install heat pumps for critical areas at the hospital, including the kitchen and nurses’ home facilities. The...
Rudolf Gaiseb An affirmative action circular shadowed by the public service has led to the sidelining of top-scoring male candidates in the recruitment process, resulting in psychological distress among young men. Swapo parliamentarian Willem Amutenya told Parliament on Wednesday that it is contributing to the stagnation in young men’s career progression. Circular 21 (1) (P), dated...