At the recent Global South Utilities Forum in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, Namibia’s Vice President Lucia Witbooi (LW) discussed key topics, including economic transformation, women’s and youth leadership, and innovative approaches to fostering inclusive, transformative growth in countries of the Global South. Q: Madam Vice President, as nations pursue economic transformation in a rapidly...
Karibib Town Council’s newly appointed CEO Tangeni Enkono shares his mandate, early priorities and long-term vision for the town. In this engagement with New Era’s senior sport journalist Limba Mupetami (LM), Tangeni Enkono(TE) highlights service delivery, financial sustainability, governance reforms and community engagement as key pillars of his administration. LM: What was the key mandate...
New Era’s regional journalist John Muyamba (JM) engaged the former chairperson of the Kavango East Regional Council, Damian Maghambayi (DM), on his tenure. JM: What are your key achievements as chairperson of Kavango East Regional Council and Mukwe constituency councillor, and their measurable regional impact? DM: My biggest achievement was moving a motion adopted by...
This year, the government demonstrated its commitment towards the arts, culture and heritage industry by launching the Namibia Arts, Culture and Heritage (NACH) Policy and a financial boost of N$50 million for the 2025/26 financial year. New Era Journalist Priscilla Mukokobi (PM) engaged Gretta Gaspar (GG), Office Administrator at the National Arts Council of Namibia...
Outgoing Walvis Bay mayor, Trevino Forbes (TF), is reflecting on his term as the town’s first citizen. In an interview with New Era journalist Eveline de Klerk (EDK), he opens up about his experience and shares insights as he prepares for a new political journey. Forbes that, despite the pressure and political noise, he is...
New Era’s northern-based journalist Festus Hamalwa (FH) recently sat down with the medical superintendent of Oshakati Intermediate Hospital Dr Ruben Shaanika Kanime (RSK). During the interview, a wide range of topics were discussed. (FH) For those who do not know you, who is Dr Ruben Shaanika Kanime? RSK: I am a Namibian medical practitioner and...
Armed with little more than conviction, compassion, and courage, Shaun ‘Asprilla’ Gariseb strives to become a powerful voice for Namibia’s underprivileged. Despite having no budget or major backing, Gariseb has consistently proven that determination, not resources, drives real change. A civil servant turned community activist, Gariseb studied Business and Public Administration at the Namibia University...
After being in office for just over three months, newly appointed //Kharas regional governor, Dawid Gertze (DG), is adamant to develop the region to greater heights, but only if all relevant public and private stakeholders are willing to come on board to realize this vision with him. New Era’s Keetmanshoop based journalist, Steven Klukowski (SK)...
As Namibia gears up for the upcoming regional and local authorities’ elections, New Era (NE) continues to profile some of the aspiring candidates contesting in November. This week, we put Kennedy Simasiku (KS), the incumbent and aspiring Swapo candidate for Katima Mulilo Urban constituency, on the spot. He reflects on his past achievements, lessons learned...
New Era journalist Victoria Immanuel recently engaged the newly elected Outapi councillor Selma Asino. She shared her vision and what the public can expect from her. VI: Congratulations on being elected as the councillor for the Outapi constituency. How does it feel to take on this responsibility? SA: Thank you very much. It is truly...