Rudolf Gaiseb Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare has poured cold water on the notion that the country’s security cluster serves as the dumping ground for the unemployed youth. Responding to Popular Democratic Movement (PDM) parliamentarian Inna Hengari last Thursday in Parliament, who questioned when the government will shift to alternative absorption zones rather than the default...
Lahja Nashuuta The Namibian Agronomic Board (NAB) has received an unqualified audit report for the 2023/24 financial year, which highlights the institution’s strong financial management, accountability and governance. Signed off by Auditor General Junias Kandjeke, the report confirms that NAB’s financial statements accurately reflect its financial position, performance, and cash flows, in compliance with International...
Lahja Nashuuta The Mariental Municipality has waived more than N$1.3 million in debts owed by senior citizens, providing much-needed financial relief to the town’s elderly residents. The decision follows a council resolution adopted during a regular meeting on 1 September, where councillors agreed to forgive debts for registered pensioners who have had difficulty paying their...
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah met with the leadership of the official opposition, the Independent Patriots for Change, at State House yesterday. The meeting between the political leaders forms part of the Head of State’s promise to engage in open dialogue with opposition parties on issues of national importance and foster a culture of political cooperation. The...
An exponential increase in the use of social media, in Namibia and globally, holds tremendous opportunities but also encompasses inherent dangers for users. It is estimated that, as at July 2025, there were approximately 5.41 billion social media users world-wide, representing over 65% of the global population. Industry experts believe the number of users continues to grow,...
GOBABIS – Farmers in the Omaheke region are concerned about the government’s recently updated National Minimum Wage Bill, saying it has placed significant strain on the farming sector, particularly in rural areas. Speaking during an engagement with President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah last week, a farming spokesperson Karin Metzger highlighted the unintended consequences of the wage increase....
Lahja Nashuuta Namibia is set to enact the Persons with Disabilities Act. It is aimed at providing comprehensive protection for persons with disabilities, though key gaps remain. The announcement comes with the release of the Five-Year National Disability Policy and Implementation Plan (2025-2030). The new policy, which is yet to be gazetted, aims to promote...
WALVIS BAY – A group of Okapare fishermen, flanked by labour minister Wise Immanuel, walked into a packed Kuisebmond Stadium on Saturday to join the Swapo Party during the launch of the party’s regional and local authority election campaign. The fishermen have been at odds with the government since 2015 when they lost their jobs....
KATIMA MULILO – Namibia took another bold step towards food security recently as the Namibia Industrial Development Agency (NIDA) officially handed over two storage facilities to the Namibia Correctional Service (NCS) in Ngweze, Katima Mulilo. Natangwe Ithete, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Industries, Mines and Energy, praised the collaboration as a significant step in...
WALVIS BAY – At least 65 families in Uis in the Daures constituency, who rely on small-scale mining, face an uncertain future after the government announced its plan to declare the Brandberg Mountain a heritage site. The group told New Era yesterday that they were removed on Wednesday while digging for semi-precious stones on a...