Adolf Kaure Health minister Dr Esperance Luvindao says more needs to be done to meet the national demand of cancer patients when she revealed that Namibia has seven specialist oncologists. Speaking during a recent handover event in Windhoek, she said that six of the oncologists are in the private sector, and one is in the...
Ongwediva Town Council is finalising the process of availing serviced land for the development of student accommodation, in response to the growing housing challenges faced by students in the town. Following a recent field visit to areas where students reside, Ongwediva mayor Naemi Amuthenu expressed dissatisfaction with the conditions under which many students live. “What...
NDUNO – The quiet community of Nduno village in the Kavango West region is mourning following the horrific death of Thomas Kandandu (74), who was killed by an elephant early Wednesday morning. The incident occurred at approximately 04h00 on Wednesday, as Kandandu and his wife were making their way to their crop field to begin...
Auleria Wakudumo OSHAKATI – Oshana region Governor Hofni Iipinge has called for ethical leadership, accountability and faster service delivery as newly elected regional and local authority councillors begin their term of office. Speaking at the opening of the year’s consultative meeting with regional and local authority councillors in Oshakati this week, Iipinge described the gathering...
KEETMANSHOOP – The environment ministry recently held stakeholder consultations on the Environmental Management Bill in the southern town of Keetmanshoop. Explaining the purpose of their visit, chief environmental inspector Josafat Hiwana said the consultations will promote sustainable management of the environment and the use of natural resource. It will also establish principles for environmental management...
The National Informal Settlement Upgrading Programme (NISUP), which is aimed at assisting families transform their temporary structures into dignified, permanent homes, has proven a hit amongst National Housing Enterprise (NHE) beneficiaries. The Informal Settlement Upgrading Programme is a partnership between the NHE, the government, regional councils, and local authorities, aimed at improving conditions in areas...
The National Housing Enterprises has prioritised the development of low-cost housing to cater for ultra-low income groups. The houses, which have proven popular amongst beneficiaries, are tailored around affortability and therefore consist of basic but vital structures. In an exlusive interview with New Era this week, NHE chief Executive Officer Gisbertus Mukulu said the company...
The president of the Association of Localised Interests (Asoli), Joseph Kauandenge, has accused Swapo of using its dominant position in Parliament to ‘rush legislation without proper debate or public input, turning Parliament into a mere rubber stamp.’ Kauandenge, a former parliamentarian under the National Unity Democratic Movement, shared this with Nampa on Thursday, stating that...
Rudolf Gaiseb The Landless People’s Movement said United States president Donald Trump has responded to a letter by their leader and chief change campaigner, Bernadus Clinton Swartbooi. This was confirmed by David Eigub, LPM’s parliamentary chief whip. At the height of elections last year, Swartbooi and his orange army reached out to the US leader,...
Rudolf Gaiseb The Namibian Parliament has incorporated the use of artificial intelligence (AI) to transcribe debates, translate documents and analyse amendments. AI-powered tools are helping MPs in decision-making, legislative drafting, research and public interaction. In a report released recently, National Assembly Speaker Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila acknowledged the potential of AI to enhance parliamentary efficiency, transparency and...