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Kaviveterue Virere Independent Patriots for Change (IPC) parliamentarian, Lucia Mbuti, is set to question the Minister of Gender, Equality and Child Welfare in the National Assembly on Thursday on the government’s child protection laws. This, she said, follows a recent double tragedy in the north where two children were allegedly killed by their father, who...

Taimi Haihambo OKAKU – Residents of Okaku village in the Oshana region have raised alarm over an increase in scamming cases targeting senior citizens. They accused the police and mobile operator MTC of failing to protect them from fraudsters. During a community engagement meeting held last week, several elderly residents shared painful experiences of losing...

NEW YORK – United Nations Secretary General António Guterres has urged world leaders to take concrete steps to end conflicts. This is as the world marks the International Day of Peace yesterday. Speaking ahead of the UN General Assembly’s high-level debate, which begins in New York this week, Guterres said peace is more urgent than...

Kaviveterue Virere Namibia confirmed its position as a global leader in climate action and sustainable development at the Legislators Forum for Friendly Exchanges, which took place in Xinjiang, Uyghur Autonomous Region, People’s Republic of China. Namibia’s innovative green hydrogen and synthetic fuel projects, renewable energy facilities like the Cerim Lüdertz Wind Farm and Otjikoto Solar...

Kaviveterue Virere Parliamentarian Abed Hishoono of the Independent Patriots for Change (IPC) has given notice to question Sanet Steenkamp, Minister of Education, Innovation, Youth, Sport, Arts and Culture, on 25 September 2025, over the alleged misappropriation of funds at the National Youth Service (NYS). This follows a damning report by the auditor general, which issued...

Hilma Nalupe The High Commission of India in Windhoek was filled with colour, texture and history earlier this week as an exhibition on the importance of Indian textiles and cotton began. The showcase which took place on Tuesday, takes visitors on a journey through thousands of years of craftsmanship and culture. From the ancient Indus...

KATIMA MULILO – Agro-processing holds the key to unlocking Namibia’s agricultural potential. This was said by agriculture minister Inge Zaamwani at the 2025 National Agronomy and Horticulture Awards (NAHA) yesterday in Katima Mulilo. Zaamwani stressed that turning raw harvests into processed products will boost food security, create jobs, and keep wealth circulating within the country....

Fifteen years on, Junias Fillipus is still waiting for justice. He was wrongfully accused, arrested and detained for 291 days over the alleged rape and murder of Magdalena Stoffles in a Khomasdal riverbed. However, he has yet to receive the N$2.7 million he is claiming in compensation. Speaking to New Era last weekend, Fillipus expressed...

Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare yesterday inaugurated Namibia’s first green hydrogen production and refuelling facility. Developed by Cleanergy Solutions Namibia, a strategic partnership between the Ohlthaver & List (O&L) Group and diversified maritime group CMB Tech, the project is a key milestone in Namibia’s ambition to become an African logistics and energy hub. Powered by a...