Rudolf Gaiseb The Namibian Broadcasting Corporation (NBC) has denounced the allegations of tax evasion by Independent Patriots for Change parliamentarian John Louw Mouton. The allegations were made in Parliament last Tuesday, with Mouton citing the broadcaster’s most recent audit by the auditor general. He accused the national broadcaster of not paying taxes to the Namibia...
ETUNDA – The Etunda Irrigation Scheme in the Omusati Region has harvested its first commercial potato crop as part of its mission to help feed the nation and supply local communities. Currently, a total of 50 people are employed at the scheme during the harvest period. Some of them are permanent employees, while most are...
The people of Leonardville have come together to urge the Ministry of Agriculture, Water and Land Reform (MAWLR) to reconsider its position and permit Headspring Investments to continue its uranium exploration programme in our community. We speak not as outsiders or mere spectators but as residents whose lives, livelihoods and future are directly impacted by...
The ECN deadline for the nominations as independent candidates has lapsed. Soon, we will know who the independent candidates are vying for election in the various constituencies and region of this great God’s country. The euphoria around standing as a candidate for local authorities or regional councils raises several questions. For starters, there are a...
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...
Zebaldt Ngaruka OTJINENE – Chief Tjinaani Maharero of the Maharero Royal House has applauded the government of Botswana for providing refuge to the Ovaherero community under Supreme Chief Samuel Maharero during the era of colonial oppression. Maharero made the remarks at the recent renaming of Feld Strasse which was renamed to Sir Seretse Khama Street...