Rudolf Gaiseb The Namibian Parliament has incorporated the use of artificial intelligence (AI) to transcribe debates, translate documents and analyse amendments. AI-powered tools are helping MPs in decision-making, legislative drafting, research and public interaction. In a report released recently, National Assembly Speaker Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila acknowledged the potential of AI to enhance parliamentary efficiency, transparency and...
RUNDU – A late-night fire has caused extensive damage to the kitchen at Dr Romanus Kampungu Senior Secondary School in Rundu. The blaze reportedly broke out around 23h00 on Monday night, quickly spreading through the facility. The fire mainly affected the kitchen and spared the dining hall and offices. The hostel accommodates about 560 learners...
The Divundu Village Council has identified the construction of houses as its most urgent development priority for the 2026/2027 financial year and foreseeable future. In a recent interview with the New Era, Divindu mayor Kana Wensel, said there’s been a huge demand in housing from the community. “Housing is one of the biggest challenges facing...
Bravery Kabula The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Natural Resources has called for stronger policies, funding and collaboration to unlock the full potential of Namibia’s natural resources. The recommendation follows a stakeholder workshop held in Swakopmund late last year. The engagement brought together the ministries of mines, land reform, tourism and parastatals such as the Business...
This week marked exactly two years since the demise of former president Hage Geingob, a towering African political figure, a first among equals. As February approached, the memory of the 4 February 2024 returned with a heaviness that words still struggle to carry: ‘The sitting President is no more’. This week, Namibia paused to remember...
AS part of New Era’s ongoing engagement with newly-elected regional and local authority councillors to unpack their visions and priorities for the year ahead, senior journalist Albertina Nakale (AN) sat down with re-elected Katima Mulilo Town Council councillor of the National Democratic Party (NPD) Simasiku Mukendwa (SM). Mukendwa speaks candidly about the state of the...
Lahja Nashuuta Hileni Kulaumone Kapepo is an experienced Namibian educator, committed to teaching children throughout her career. She has been part of the education sector since 1999, beginning her journey as a passionate young teacher in the public service. After graduating with Diploma in Education from the then-Windhoek College of Education, now the University of...
Kunene region is one of Namibia’s fourteen regions, extending from the Atlantic Ocean in the west to the Angolan border in the north, named after the Kunene river. Kunene is known for its expansive landscapes, dispersed settlements, and diverse cultural groups, including the Himba, Damara and Nama communities. The region’s capital is Opuwo, and the...
The National Informal Settlement Upgrading Programme (NISUP), which is aimed at assisting families transform their temporary structures into dignified, permanent homes, has proven a hit amongst National Housing Enterprise (NHE) beneficiaries. The Informal Settlement Upgrading Programme is a partnership between the NHE, the government, regional councils, and local authorities, aimed at improving conditions in areas...
Lydia Pitiri Former first lady Monica Geingos has said the legacy of the late president Hage Geingob does not belong to a single individual, but to the entire Namibian nation. Speaking to Nampa about the enduring impact of the late Statesman, Geingos reflected on the two years since his passing, emphasising the collective loss felt...