The Hardap region has staged one of the most remarkable education turnarounds in the country, jumping from 12th to second position nationally in Grade 12 results, following the implementation of a bold five-year turnaround strategic plan introduced in 2025. Hardap education director Paulus Lewin, in an interview with New Era, said the feat was no...
Zebaldt Ngaruka EZORONGONDO – Ovambanderu from various commandos countrywide on Friday paid homage to their fallen leader, chief Munjuku II Nguvauva, at Ezorongondo in Omaheke region’s Epukiro constituency. Nguvauva led the Ovambanderu community for more than five decades until his death on 16 January 2008. The Ovambanderu Traditional Authority (OTA) spokesperson, Uazenga Ngahahe, told...
Zebaldt Ngaruka OKATUUO – Epukiro Secondary School (ESS) continues to receive complimentary messages for its attainment of fourth position in the grade 12 results at the national level. The Post 3-based school’s 63 learners who wrote the grade 12 examination last year all qualify for tertiary education. Leading the congratulatory message pack is the Omaheke...
The iconic Brandberg Mountain could soon be inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This is after the National Heritage Council of Namibia (NHC) submitted a nomination dossier for the site’s inclusion on the World Heritage List. The announcement was made during a high-level stakeholder engagement held yesterday at the Windhoek Country Club and Casino,...
International relations minister Selma Ashipala-Musavyi’s recent high-level engagements in Russia are expected to translate into stronger trade, new investments and business opportunities that could benefit ordinary Namibians. Ashipala-Musavyi, in a recent interview with New Era while in Russia, confirmed holding talks with senior government officials and meeting companies interested in doing business in Namibia. The...
OTJIWARONGO – The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Gender Equality and Social Services yesterday commenced visits to several capital projects in the Otjozondjupa region that were initiated during the 2021/2022 and 2023/2024 financial years. The 15-member parliamentary standing committee, chaired by Nono Katjingisiua, comprises Tuulikki Abraham, Vetaruhe Kandozoru, Lilian Lutuhezi, Fenny Tutjavi and Armas Amukoto. Other...
Angolan nationals involved in the informal fuel trade, commonly known at the border as Ngungula, have accused the Namibian Police of continued harassment at the Oshikango border post, saying frequent fuel seizures are crippling their livelihoods. Traders say they suffer daily losses when police confiscate their fuel during routine operations. They allege that, while some...
Matheus David Grade 12 learners across the country returned to their admitted schools yesterday, the education ministry confirmed. The start of their academic year is to prepare them for the Advanced Subsidiary (AS) pathways. According to the education ministry 2025 results statistics, a total of 38 692 full-time candidates registered for the NSSCO examination in 2025,...
Rudolf Gaiseb The Ministry of Finance has pronounced the National Youth Development Fund no longer has a closing date. Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis. This is due to a heightened interest in the fund. “We’ve picked up quite a number of people who would want to apply. In December already, we made...
Works and Transport minister Veikko Nekundi has accused senior managers, board of directors and executives under the ministry of failing Namibians through delays, excuses and lack of urgency. He went further to warn that accountability will be enforced without fear or favour. Addressing executives last week, Nekundi said the ministry was operating “in a neutral...