MARIENTAL – Minibus operators from the //Kharas and Hardap regions recently engaged the Namibian police over alleged traffic management irregularities, negatively affecting their daily business operations. Michael Humphries, chairperson of the Southern Long Distance Public Transport Concerned Group (SLDPTCG), said issues affecting minibus operators often fall on deaf ears. “It is with a deep sense...
Auleria Wakudumo The King of the Ondonga Traditional Authority, Fillemon Shuumbwa Nangolo, has shared his inspiring journey in promoting food production, urging Namibians to take the matter seriously and move towards self-sufficiency instead of relying on imports. Nangolo revealed that his vision was inspired by his travels to countries such as China and Japan, where...
Zebaldt Ngaruka GOBABIS – Swanu president Evalistus Kaaronda has condemned the Namibian government’s active opposition to the legal action brought before the High Court by descendants of the Ovaherero and Nama genocide survivors. The Namibian government recently paid legal practitioners to challenge an application seeking to compel the German government to appear before the Namibian...
Paulina Ndalikokule NKURENKURU – Hundreds of disability and pension grant beneficiaries have expressed frustration over poor service delivery at the Nkurenkuru Nampost branch, where allegedly long queues and inadequate facilities have left many waiting for up to two days without assistance. Since Monday, government social grant beneficiaries have been queuing outside the Nampost branch, but...
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 condemned the coup attempt in Madagascar. She called for urgent regional action to protect democracy, warning that instability in the island nation threatens Southern Africa’s collective security and development agenda. This came after president Andry Rajoelina reportedly fled the country amid an attempted coup that has now escalated into a full...
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...