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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...

Bravery Kabula Namibia’s progress will not merely be counted by academic credentials, but by the strength, reliability and creativity of its workforce.  This summation best captures the essence of Namibia Training Authority (NTA) CEO Erick Nenghwanya’s message while addressing the Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) official opening for the year. The sector officially...

Auleria Wakudumo Adolf Kaure Pensioners across Namibia have expressed mixed feelings after the Minister of Finance, Ericah Shafudah, announced a N$100 increase in the old-age pension grant. The announcement means that pensioners will now receive N$1 700 per month. While some elderly citizens welcomed the increase and said they understand the government’s priorities, others believe...

KATIMA MULILO – The government has reinforced its commitment to climate resilience, food security and rehabilitation by donating agricultural machinery and 200 mango trees to the Namibian Correctional Service (NCS) in Katima Mulilo. It is seen as a strategic investment in environmental restoration, climate change mitigation and human development. The NCS has acquired the idle...

Lissony Njembo Water-related challenges continue with a firm grip on Okatjoruu, a village in Otjozondjupa. Although water supply was recently restored, most residents are struggling with high water debts, water hardness (limescale) deposits, faulty water meters and readings that are not satisfactory. Additionally, the Otjozondjupa Regional Council owes NamWater N$34 million, and Okatjoruu particularly owes...

Zebaldt Ngaruka DRIMIOPSIS – Ovambanderu will assemble in the Omaheke region’s Otjombinde constituency for the official opening ceremony of the Ovambanderu Traditional Authority (OTA) for 2026 tomorrow. The event will be held at the Ovambanderu Kommando in Tallismanus. Speaking to New Era yesterday, OTA spokesperson Uazenga Ngahahe said the event serves as a road map...

Moses Magadza A two-day annual review meeting of the Sweden-funded Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR), HIV and Aids Governance Project of the SADC Parliamentary Forum ended in Luanda, Angola, on Tuesday. The meeting closed with strong appreciation for progress made and urgent calls for domestic resource mobilisation to safeguard hard-won gains amid shifting global...

The Namibia Economic Freedom Fighters (NEFF) has called for labour reforms and the transparent management of Namibia’s emerging oil and gas sector when they met President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah at State House yesterday. Among the key issues raised was the state of the country’s healthcare system, with the party calling for increased investment in hospitals, improved...