KATIMA MULILO – The Bukalo Village Council is steadily addressing long-standing service delivery challenges facing residents, as targeted infrastructure upgrades and institutional reforms begin to show results across the settlement. Council Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Anna Sazita said the council’s work has been shaped by the need to respond to practical issues affecting residents’ daily...
Adolf Kaure The health ministry recorded close to 9 000 malaria cases in January. According to an official information, as of 25 January 2026, the country reported a total of 8 760 confirmed malaria cases from week 1 to week 4 of 2026. This, in comparison to 5 229 cases for the same period in...
Parents, community members in Onanghulo village and surrounding areas with children at Onanghulo Combined School in Ongha circuit have raised over N$600 000 to construct two hostel blocks. This is a direct joint response to learners’ plight, as they are always forced out of school for months due to seasonal floods. “We have done everything...
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...
The removal of journalist Jemima Beukes from State House yesterday has prompted questions about a potential breach of security protocol on her part, the right to press freedom and responsible journalism. The Presidency has since responded, reaffirming its commitment to press freedom in Namibia. Shortly after addressing the opening of Cabinet for 2026, President Netumbo...
Auleria Wakudumo Helao Nafidi is expected to see improved access to healthcare services following plans to establish a private hospital, Helao Naifidi Private Hospital. The mayor of the town, Darius Shaalukeni, revealed that the construction is anticipated to begin in June 2026. Shaalukeni said the proposed hospital is intended to support existing public health...