Lahja Nashuuta Thousands of Namibians are preparing for death than for daily life, as funeral insurance continues to outpace medical cover across the country. For many families, dignity, respect and collective responsibility at the time of death take priority. Thus, funeral insurance has become a cultural and financial safety net, ensuring loved ones receive a...
ONGWEDIVA – Ndilimeke Iileka, the councillor for Oshakati West, said agriculture, affordable housing and youth empowerment are her main priorities during her term. In an interview with New Era, she outlined her intentions to focus on these areas, aligning her goals with the Swapo Party’s manifesto. “I am willing to tackle the key priority areas...
Rudolf Gaiseb The Namibia Economic Freedom Fighters (NEFF) said President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah must be the final approving authority over decisions in the country’s billion-dollar petroleum industry. In the ongoing parliamentary debates on giving the President power over some key functions of the petroleum sector, NEFF parliamentarian Kalimbo Iipumbu last week said he is “unapologetically” behind...
Mayor of the City of Windhoek Sakarias Uunona on Saturday called for stronger community participation in waste management as the municipality launched the 2026 Mayoral Clean-Up Campaign. Speaking in Havana, Moses ||Garoëb constituency, Uunona said the city’s changing population dynamics require urgent , coordinated responses if Windhoek is to maintain environmental standards. “In recent years,...
Minister of agriculture, Inge Zaamwani, has called for continued reforms, stronger industry alignment and heightened vigilance against Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) as the Meat Corporation of Namibia (Meatco) sets its recovery path. Addressing Meatco’s annual general meeting on Friday, the minister described Meatco as a strategic partner in achieving the agri-food sector’s target contribution...
Minister of Justice and Labour Relations, Filemon Wise Immanuel, has urgently requested residential security protection for all Magistrates and prosecutors after the tragic death of Justine Shiweda and increasing threats in Grootfontein and Ondangwa. In a letter dated 21 February 2026, Immanuel urged the Minister of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety and Security, Lucia Lipumbu, and...
Rudolf Gaiseb The Namibia Institute of Public Administration and Management (NIPAM) recently launched its customer service charter, reaffirming accountability and upholding institutional values, such as high-quality, client-focused services, to help transform the public sector. By empowering staff, strengthening institutional culture and promoting accountability, NIPAM aims to raise confidence in its services. NIPAM executive director Heroldt...
Auleria Wakudumo ONGWEDIVA – The Ongwediva Town Council has launched a disaster risk preparedness initiative, becoming the first local authority to procure its own emergency tents to strengthen response efforts during natural disasters. The town’s mayor, Naemi Amuthenu, inaugurated the initiative on Wednesday. She said the move demonstrates the council’s commitment to enhancing disaster risk...
EENHANA – Liberation struggle veteran and former Cabinet minister Erkki Nghimtina was laid to rest on Saturday at the Eenhana memorial shrine in the Ohangwena region, with the nation describing him as a disciplined, loyal and selfless servant of Namibia. He passed away at his home in Edundja village, Ohangwena region, on 8 February, aged...
Mulisa Simiyasa OTJIWARONGO – Health minister Dr Esperance Luvindao handed over 15 000 newly procured uniforms for state medical doctors and nurses across the country.Earlier this week, Luvindao symbolically handed over the uniforms at an event organised by the ministry at the Otjiwarongo State Hospital.“This occasion symbolises the ministry’s appreciation and commitment to restoring professional...