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...
Keetmanshoop residents in the //Kharas region, have urged the government to ensure the petroleum industry delivers tangible benefits to ordinary Namibians, especially women, youth and small businesses. The residents who included entrepreneurs, traditional leaders, the elderly and youth shared their perspectives at a national consultation meeting of the Upstream Petroleum Unit in the Presidency, on...
Kaviveterue Virere Osona village community activist Kephas Hembapu will contest for a seat in the Okahandja municipality during the November local and regional authority elections. Hembapu, who serves as the constituency coordinator of the Promise Land Residents Association (Plara), is campaigning to represent Osona residents in the municipality. He believes that by having a seat...
Namibian Defence Force (NDF) chief Air Marshal Martin Kambulu, says the late Salomon “Jesus” Hawala’s leadership had left an enduring mark on the institution. Kambulu made these remarks during the memorial service of the late retired chief of the NDF, held at his home village of Ohakweenyanga in Ongwediva constituency on Tuesday. “His tenure was...
Taimi Haihambo Eenhana – For months Hifikepunye Pohamba Combined School in Omundaungilo, Ohangwena region, has been fighting a silent battle against hunger. Many pupils come to school having had nothing in the morning, some having had their last meal as supper the night before. Principal Petrus Shikongo says the situation has been heart-breaking. “Every morning,...
Rudolf Gaiseb The Rehoboth Town Council (RTC) will auction five of its vehicles and one grader, public property, on 6 September 2025 to settle a N$1.8 million legal dispute. Popular Democratic Movement member of Parliament Winnie Moongo in Parliament last Tuesday, revealed that the town council has been involved in persistent labour disputes over the...