Opuwo Town Council Chief Executive Officer, Matjandjara Tjihuura-Katurota, has reaffirmed the council’s commitment to delivering essential services despite mounting challenges, calling on residents and investors to “trust the process” as the town undergoes transformation. In an interview with New Era this week, Tjihuura-Katurota outlined the council’s vision, key achievements, ongoing challenges, and emerging investment opportunities...
The rise of ‘order-with-me’ businesses has given many Namibians a way to earn a living in a tough economy. Using social media, small traders import clothes, cosmetics and other goods for customers. But many say that high import charges, border delays and the confiscation of goods are making it harder to survive.Business journalist Priscilla Mukokobi...
New Era journalist Festus Hamalwa (FH) sat down with presidential photographer Absai Haiduwa to discuss his journey as a photographer at State House, where he turns creativity into a national legacy, balances artistry with protocol and shapes history one image at a time. FH: Can you please tell us about yourself AH: I am Absai...
Lahja Nashuuta As Oshakati prepares to host the Oshakati Totem Expo at the end of the month, Kundana’s Acting Deputy Editor Lahja Nashuuta (LN) engaged Oshakati Chief Executive Officer Timoteus Namwandi (TN) on the town’s development trajectory, investment opportunities, and socio-economic programmes aimed at positioning the town as the commercial hub of northern Namibia. LN:...
Ondangwa CEO Isamel Namugongo (IN) recently engaged with New Era journalist Auleria Wakudumo (AW) to share the town’s ongoing projects. He highlighted progress, success stories and the challenges facing the town. Additionally, he revealed ambitious plans to uplift the town of Ondangwa. AW: You have mentioned plans to construct the Ondangwa State Hospital. Kindly update...
Following persistent community concerns in Divundu regarding accountability, land management, and basic services, residents last year petitioned for the removal of Divundu Village Council Chief Executive Officer Athanasius Maghumbo (AM). New Era journalist John Muyamba (JM) engaged the CEO to clarify the issues raised by the community. JM: Residents claim they have not received compensation...
Omaruru is facing several service delivery challenges, including water supply issues, ageing infrastructure, growing informal settlements, and rising municipal debt. The town is also working on development projects, including relocating Single Quarter residents and constructing an open market. New Era Journalist Eveline de Klerk (ED) recently interviewed Omaruru CEO Valentinus Sindongo (VS) regarding these challenges...
With tensions escalating in the Middle East amid the ongoing war involving Israel, the United States of America and Iran, global oil markets have reacted sharply, with crude prices recently surpassing the US$100 per barrel mark. These and other geopolitical upheavals have created extreme market volatility and have severely disrupted global trade. This raises fresh...
With tensions escalating in the Middle East amid the ongoing war involving Israel, the United States of America and Iran, global oil markets have reacted sharply, with crude prices recently surpassing the US$100 per barrel mark. These and other geopolitical upheavals have created extreme market volatility and have severely disrupted global trade. This raises fresh...
New Era’s journalist Festus Hamalwa (FH) recently sat with the CEO of Okongo Village Council, Jackson Muma (JM), to discuss the ongoing projects in the town. FH: Briefly tell us about yourself and when you joined the Okongo Village Council. JM: I have 15 years of professional experience in leadership, corporate governance and strategic implementation,...