The Ministry of Industries, Mines and Energy’s acting executive director, Erasmus Shivolo (ES), has reiterated that Namibia’s fuel supply framework was designed to withstand external shocks through diversified sourcing strategies, continuous international procurement and a combination of state-owned and private-sector storage infrastructure. This is as the government reassured businesses and individuals that Namibia’s fuel supply...
Prominent Namibian sport administrator Roger Kambatuku has been at the forefront of restructuring and developing school sport in Namibia since taking over as acting National Coordinator of the Namibia Schools Sport Union (NSSU) in 2023. Overseeing 15 sport codes under the schools sport umbrella, Kambatuku (RK) spoke to New Era’s sport journalist, Hilma Nalupe (HN),...
The Interim Chief Executive Officer of Ongwediva Town Council, Rebekka Hidulika, has reiterated the council’s commitment to utilise the 2026/2027 budget towards land delivery, infrastructure development, service provision, upgrading existing infrastructure, construction of social amenities, ICT modernisation, and the acquisition of machinery and equipment. In an interview with Kundana’s Acting Deputy Editor, Lahja Nashuuta (LN),...
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...