The Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) has awarded a N$4.9 million tender to print ballot papers for the country’s regional councils and local authorities’ elections to South African-based company Uniprint Global. The elections, slated for 26 November 2025, will see Uniprint Global print and deliver a total of 1,817,100 ballot papers for regional councils’ elections...
Works and transport minister Veikko Nekundi has disclosed that over 1 500 vehicles operating without proper licences and documents have been blocked from the Yango ride-hailing platform. Speaking during the unveiling of new members of the country’s Transportation Commission on Monday, Nekundi said the suspension of operating licences and documents is part of a broader...
The Namibia Housing Enterprise (NHE) has rolled out its Informal Settlement Upgrading Project (ISUP) to Kalkfeld in the Otjozondjupa region, where 93 houses will be constructed under the initiative. During a groundbreaking ceremony marking the handing over of the site to a contractor yesterday, the NHE reaffirmed its commitment to provide affordable houses to Namibians...
The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Poverty Eradication, Labour and Industrial Relations of the National Assembly has called for further strengthening of the country’s social protection systems to uphold the dignity and welfare of all Namibians. Speaking during a two-day Orientation Workshop on Social Protection at the MTC Dome in Swakopmund, members of the committee gathered...
Iuze Mukube Traditional heads of the 1904/08 genocide affected communities recently convened in the capital to update the nation on the progress of the ongoing negotiations on reparations with the Namibian and German governments. The gathering took place at Namibia University of Science and Technology Hotel School. It was aimed at urging the Namibian government...
Matheus David More than 3 000 marginalised community members in the Omaheke region benefitted from food donations from the Office of the Prime Minister and gender and welfare ministry. This will go a long way in preserving their dignity and wellbeing. The food donation included 380 packs of sugar, 377 bottles of two-litre cooking oil,...
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has urged the Green Climate Fund (GCF) to scale up its support to Namibia. She said the country is ready for larger and more strategic climate investments. Speaking during a high-level meeting with the GCF board co-chair ambassador Seyni Nafo at State House on Monday, she stressed that climate finance is not...
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...
Auleria Wakudumo In a region where gymnastics is still seen as a sport reserved for “others”, an Ongwediva-based club is rewriting that narrative in style, with medals to show for it. KMA Gymnastics Club, nestled in the heart of Ongwediva, has become a beacon of inspiration for young athletes northern Namibia. Founded in 2021 by...