Swapo lawmaker Elifas Dingara has given notice of his resignation from the National Assembly, bringing to a close a parliamentary career spanning over 15 years. Dingara confirmed to New Era that he will officially vacate his seat at the end of the month, insisting the decision was out of his own volition. “I have given...
For thousands of Namibians, the end of the month has become a moment of dread. Rent is climbing, deposits are disputed, and when problems arise, many tenants discover there is little practical protection to fall back on. Now, the government has acknowledged what frustrated renters have long suspected: that Namibia’s rental market is operating without...
NKURENKURU – Swapo in Kavango West plans to construct eight district offices, one in each constituency, regional coordinator Elina Magano Diparo revealed on Friday in Nkurenkuru. She said this is a priority project for between 2026 and 2028, as the region currently has no district offices.“This is a three-year strategic project, and it is one...
Pinehas K Pinehas Meet David Kambo, an enthusiastic young entrepreneur who embarked on getting his hands on anything that has to do with him reaching “financial freedom”. Kambo chose to embrace a vital responsibility to drive Namibia’s economic emancipation as a 24-year-old. “I realised I wanted to become an entrepreneur when I saw how limited...
The City of Windhoek has received a disclaimer of opinion from Auditor General Junias Kandjeke, after failing to provide sufficient and appropriate audit evidence to support key figures in its financial statements. This is according to the latest audit report for the financial year 2024/2025. A disclaimer opinion indicates that auditors were unable to form...
OUTJO – The Outjo Project Primary School received items worth N$50 000 from Lüderitz-based Karaku Marine Fishing company last week. The items include a photocopy machine and 15 reams of copy paper. Handing over the items at Outjo, Karaku Marine director Ignatius Tjipura said companies benefiting from Namibia’s natural resources must return value to the...
GOBABIS – The Right to Shelter Foundation of Namibia has announced the expulsion of Gobabis deputy mayor Dina Fillemon with effect from 5 February this year The foundation’s head Veronia Mokaleng-Kuzeeko, informed a media briefing on Thursday that Fillemon’s expulsion stems from her controversial swearing-in last year, saying her name was erroneously entered in the...
Joe-chintha Garises REHOBOTH – The Rehoboth Town Council says it has stepped up efforts to combat drug and substance abuse amid growing concern that the town has become a hotspot for drug-related activities. In an interview with Nampa recently, Rehoboth mayor Jacky ≠Khariseb said the council has adopted a multi-sectoral approach, working closely with law...
Rudolf Gaiseb The Ministry of Health and Social Services says the new Namibia Institute of Pathology Limited (NIP) manufacturing hub is above board and geared towards expansion to the SADC market. The hub manufactures specimen collection tubes locally, aiming to ensure a stable supply, reduce reliance on external supply chains and ensure uninterrupted health services...
PETRUSFONTEIN – Between Kamanjab and Khorixas, northwest of Fransfontein in the Kunene region, lies Petrusfontein, a small settlement surrounded by mountains and open land. It is a quiet place, but its history is long and heavy, carried by the people who have lived here from one generation to another. For locals, Petrusfontein is not just...