The chairperson of the Namibia Training Authority (NTA), Jorome Mutemba (JM), says a culture of unaccountability and project mismanagement at the institution is being dismantled. This, he says, is part of a broader shift towards transparency, accountability, and operational efficiency. In a wide-ranging interview with New Era’s Edward Mumbuu (ED), Mutemba opened up about delayed...
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Know Your Civil Servant – Pindalo Poniso: Educating the Grassroots
Lahja Nashuuta Pindalo Poniso is a dedicated Mathematics and English teacher at the Kisako Primary School in the Zambezi region. “I am passionate about education, and committed to making a positive impact in the lives of learners through quality teaching and mentorship. I believe in creating a learning environment that inspires curiosity, builds confidence and...
Editorial – Cry, the boy-child
The world has made great strides in advancing the cause of the girl-child. Thanks to various efforts, the girl-child has been taken from being outcasts of society and so-called second-rated citizens to being almost on par with their male counterparts. This is commendable. It is laughable and simply unfathomable that just by virtue of being...
Letter – The Backbone of Pension Funds – Administrators
In the intricate ecosystem of pension fund governance, numerous players operate with distinct but interconnected responsibilities. Trustees provide strategic oversight, principal officers steer daily operations, asset managers grow the fund’s wealth, and the regulator ensures legal compliance. Amidst all this, one key actor often goes unnoticed, the pension fund administrator. Though they may not attract...
Only 25% of SOEs submit procurement plans
Rudolf Gaiseb Out of over 173 State-owned enterprises (SOEs), only 42 submitted their procurement plans to the Public Procurement Unit for the 2025/26 financial year, a report has revealed. Of the 42, only five were made on time. These statistics were revealed by the Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR) yesterday. The institute raised concerns...
HIV claims 3 700 lives in 2023
Eba Kandovazu A total of 3 700 Namibians succumbed to HIV/AIDS in 2023, with 2 100 being women and 1 600 men. This information was revealed by Axel Tibinyane, the acting executive director of health and social welfare policy in the Health ministry.He shared these statistics at the 19th International Conference on HIV Treatment, Pathogenesis...
PDM 6 demand N$1.5m each … as dust refuses to settle
Six former Popular Democratic Movement (PDM) lawmakers have dragged their party, the Electoral Commission of Namibia and the National Assembly to court, demanding over N$1.5 million each. This is money they believe they lost in salaries, allowances and benefits which could have accrued to them had they been sworn in as Members of Parliament in...
Seven gun for Kamanjab, Sesfontein constituencies
Uakutura Kambaekua OPUWO – The Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) has announced the names of candidates set to contest the by-elections of the Kamanjab and Sesfontein constituencies on 17 June 2025. Seven candidates were vetted and approved. ECN Kunene regional electoral officer Mike Nganjone informed Nampa on Friday that three candidates have been successfully registered...
Nored launches ‘Takamisa’
Paulina Ndalikokule NKURENKURU – The Northern Regional Electricity Distributor (Nored) on Monday launched the safety education and awareness campaign codenamed ‘Takamisa’. The campaign targets the distributor’s employees as well as members of the public, in line with its strategic objective of ensuring zero harm, urging them to be cautious when handling electricity appliances and equipment....
Rehoboth: Residents travel for basic services
As the Rehoboth Baster community gathered to mark the 110th anniversary of the Battle of Sam Khubis, the continued lack of essential public service lingered. Residents are forced to travel as far as Windhoek and Keetmanshoop for basic needs. Speaking on behalf of Vice President Lucia Witbooi at the annual event, Hardap governor Riaan McNab...