ONGWEDIVA – President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has urged all Namibians to unite and safeguard the legacy of the country’s fallen heroes and heroines who sacrificed their lives for independence. The president made these remarks during the state memorial service of the late former Chief of the Namibian Defence Force (NDF), Lieutenant-general Solomon “Jesus” Hawala (Retired), held...
Hilma Nalupe When Kleopas Petrus set off from Okahandja at 02h00 on Friday morning, the road ahead was long, dark and uncertain. Seventy-seven kilometres later, under the afternoon sun, he reached Windhoek – exhausted but resolute – to hand over a petition he hopes will spark change for people with disabilities, survivors of gender-based violence,...
Lahja Nashuuta As the November elections draw closer, several political parties have made it clear their constitutions do not permit members to contest as independent candidates or represent associations in the upcoming regional and local authority polls. Swapo Party deputy secretary general Uahekua Herunga this week reminded members to strictly adhere to the party’s constitution,...
The loss of lives during the tragic Mariental accident is regrettable. The officers had given their all; dedication to the job at hand and a commitment to serve and protect Namibians to the end. They paid the ultimate sacrifice with their lives. With them were two civilians whose lives were also cut abruptly short. It...
Lahja Nashuuta For Martha !Ganes, public service has long been more than just a profession; it is a personal commitment to positively impacting her community. As a mother of two and a human resource officer at the Erongo Regional Council’s Directorate of Education, she has dedicated over 13 years to shaping lives, supporting teachers, and...
Namibia is facing rising pollution, urbanisation pressures, and a decline in its reputation as Africa’s cleanest country. To grasp the country’s environmental vision, objectives, and challenges, New Era journalist Lahja Nashuuta (LN) engaged Olimpio Nhuleipo (ON), Deputy Director of Environmental Affairs and Forestry and Head of the National Clean-Up Campaign. LN: The National Clean-Up Campaign...
WALVIS BAY – Erongo governor Natalia /Goagoses has urged the regional council to prioritise service delivery, accountability and inclusivity. During the launch of the Erongo region’s 2026/27–2029/30 strategic plan and the 2025/26 budget, /Goagoses emphasised the importance of elected leaders understanding their roles in transforming the region to bring about economic and social upliftment for...
Kaviveterue Virere The Ministry of Education, Innovation, Youth, Sport, Arts and Culture, has officially pre-launched the 2025 National Readathon campaign under the theme “Read Namibia: Break the Silence, Build Minds – Focus on Mental Wellness.” The launch took place on Wednesday, 3 September, at Dagbreek School in Windhoek where Sarah Negumbo, director of the Namibia...
Taimi Haihambo EENHANA – After months of enduring unsafe learning conditions, 18 learners with intellectual impairments at Eenhana Primary School finally have a proper classroom to call their own. Initially, the children were taught in an open tent, exposed to rain, cold and scorching heat. Later, the school principal moved them into a cramped storeroom,...
The proposed National Upstream Petroleum Local Content Policy, which aims to promote skills development, local ownership and supplier opportunities for Namibians in the petroleum sector, is actually “designed to establish an enrichment conduit for the politically connected.” This is according to the management committee of the Economic Policy Research Association (EPRA), which advocates for pragmatic...