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Lahja Nashuuta As finance minister Erica Shafudah prepares to present the national budget in Parliament today, various lawmakers have expressed hope for increased allocations to education, job-creation and social welfare. However, the potential revival of Air Namibia has sparked mixed reactions. Members of various political parties said the budget must address economic challenges, improve essential...
Today, a baptism of fire is slated for new finance minister Erica Shafudah. With less than 120 hours since landing the position, she has a mammoth task to table a national budget that is in tandem with the bold commitments of the new administration, which includes creating 250 000 jobs in the next five years....
KEETMANSHOOP – The New Era Publication Corporation exists to publish issues of importance to rural Namibia, national interest and government-related matters that may concern the community. To spread this gospel and build bridges, New Era CEO Christof Maletsky and acting managing editor Charles Tjatindi held stakeholders’ engagements with leaders in the //Kharas region this week....
In a bid to enhance transparency and accessibility in the public procurement process, the Central Procurement Board of Namibia (CPBN) has launched an extensive media campaign to educate bidders and the public on procurement guidelines A public and bidder education campaign was launched to create awareness as well as promote fairness and transparency in all...
KATIMA MULILO – A donation of 50 school kits was handed over to learners at Singalamwe Combined School in the Zambezi region on Tuesday. Each of the 50 kits includes socks, school shoes, a backpack, a shirt and a pair of trousers or a skirt. The kits were made available by PwC’s corporate social responsibility...
Andreas Thomas President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah on Tuesday announced that there will be only one Cabinet session held every Tuesday at State House. Speaking at the opening of the first Cabinet session following the announcement of the trimmed-down Cabinet on Saturday, Nandi-Ndaitwah stated that the single Cabinet meeting would ensure timely decision-making and that members would...
SWAKOPMUND – A political storm is brewing at the Erongo Regional Council, as Arandis constituency councillor Benitha Imbamba is fighting to keep her seat as chairperson. This follows a vote of no confidence motion that was tabled against her. The motion, tabled by Walvis Bay Urban constituency councillor Deriou Benson, seeks her removal, citing poor...
ONETHINDI – Seventy-six households in the Olukonda constituency of the Oshikoto region have been impacted by recent flooding. Olukonda constituency councillor Philemon Ndjambula told Nampa on Monday that he received numerous complaints and requests for intervention regarding the severe flooding. “I received concerns on Saturday while I was away with work. I have forwarded these...
KATIMA MULILO – The Zambezi region is beaming with pride and celebration as the country welcomes its first female president, Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah. Here in Zambezi, this landmark achievement is more than just a political victory – it is a testament to the resilience, empowerment and leadership of Namibian women. From regional leaders to entrepreneurs and...
Rudolf Gaiseb In collaboration with GIZ, Namibia is working towards the transition to environmentally- friendly refrigerants. As part of this, the former Ministry of Industrialisation and Trade on Monday handed over new refrigeration as well as air-conditioning tools and equipment to the Windhoek Vocational Training Centre (VTC). Through its National Ozone Unit and the partnership...