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ONGWEDIVA – More rainfall is expected this week in parts of northern, central and southeastern Namibia, weather experts have said. Weather forecast expert Vilho Ndeunyema told New Era that intermittent rainfall is expected in some areas of the northern, central and south-eastern regions this week.  He explained that the rain will not be widespread, as...

OMPUNDJA – The N$4 million upgrades of the Ompundja Healthcare Clinic is expected to significantly improve access to medical services for residents, many of whom have for years walked long distances to seek treatment and collect medication. The upgraded facility will especially benefit the elderly, pregnant women, people with disabilities and children, who previously struggled...

WALVIS BAY – Namibia is positioning itself as Africa’s next hub for Floating Production, Storage and Offloading (FPSO) engineering and services.  This is according to the Namibian Association for Offshore Oil & Gas Service Providers (NAOGSP) 2025 Flagship Report. NAOGSP was formed to represent local service companies in Namibia’s growing offshore oil and gas sector....

Rudolf Gaiseb National Council (NC) chairperson Lukas Muha has stressed the importance of building a modern, inclusive and responsive parliament through capacity-building, support and collaboration. The NC held its first seminar yesterday to equip members with the necessary knowledge and skills required to effectively fulfil their legislative, oversight and representative mandate. Muha underscored the council’s...

Members of the /Khomanin held a mass meeting over the weekend to express growing concern over land allocation, lack of accountability and what they described as continued neglect by both traditional leadership and government authorities. Close to 650 community members attended the meeting on Saturday at A.I. Steenkamp School. During the gathering, community members voiced...

Heather Erdmann REHOBOTH – Community members, learners and government representatives gathered at Dr Lemmer High School in Rehoboth last week in their resolute stance against drug abuse that has engulfed the town. The engagement was also attended by First Gentleman Epaphras Denga Ndaitwah, deputy education minister Dino Ballotti, Hardap governor Riaan McNab, Rehoboth mayor Jackie...

A female officer at the Windhoek Correctional Facility has been suspended after she allegedly entered a bathroom with a male inmate.  This is in wanton disregard of standing rules and procedures. Namibia Correctional Service (NCS) Commissioner General Raphael Hamunyela confirmed the incident to New Era over the weekend. He added that the officer is currently...

Rudolf Gaiseb President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah will officially open the Third Session of the Eighth Parliament today. This momentous event will be held under the theme, ‘Enhancing the role of Parliament for inclusive development and participatory democracy’. National Assembly spokesperson Sakeus Kadhikwa yesterday said the preparations were all on track, including the military parade preparation that...