The chairperson of the Namibia Training Authority (NTA), Jorome Mutemba (JM), says a culture of unaccountability and project mismanagement at the institution is being dismantled. This, he says, is part of a broader shift towards transparency, accountability, and operational efficiency. In a wide-ranging interview with New Era’s Edward Mumbuu (ED), Mutemba opened up about delayed...
The adage that “a good dancer knows when to leave the stage” simply implies that it is crucial to recognise when to move on from a situation, even if it has been enjoyable or successful, before it becomes detrimental. It is an expression former National Unity Democratic Organisation secretary general Joseph Kauandenge (JK) claims to...
As Namibia prepares for the upcoming regional and local authorities’ elections later this year, New Era journalist Lahja Nashuuta (LN) sits down with Windhoek East constituency councillor Brian Black (BB) to reflect on progress made in addressing pressing socio-economic issues. Windhoek East comprises affluent suburbs such as Auasblick, Avis, Klein Windhoek, Ludwigsdorf, Olympia and Suiderhof....
The chief executive officer of the Usakos Town Council Lesley Goraseb (LG), was appointed to the position, on a five-year contract, in August last year. Before his appointment, Goraseb was the chief executive of the Karibib Town Council, where he held the position for nearly two consecutive five-year terms. He answers questions from Limba Mupetami...
Senior information officer at the Ministry of Information and Communication Technology Paulina Moses (PM) recently sat down with the Frans Enkali (FE), the chief regional officer of Oshikoto on prevention measures put in place by the authorities to fight Covid-19. PM: What is the status of isolation and/or quarantine facilities in the region? FE: We...
New Era journalist Kuzeeko Tjitemisa (KT) this week caught up with the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) country director Dr Eric Dziuban to discuss some of the pertinent issues and challenges posed by the Covid-19 pandemic. KT: The impact of the global Covid-19 outbreak has caused havoc in many countries, with economies wrecked...
The Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) feels to curb disinformation and fake news on poll results on social media, the commission has taken a conscious decision to create and appoint a new corporate communication manager to develop a communication strategy and coordinate its response to the negative impact of fake news and misinformation. This week,...
New Era (NE) this week engaged Erongo governor Neville Andre (NA), who is at the frontline of the Covid-19 pandemic after a record number of positive cases were reported in the region over the last couple of months. NE: You have been thrown into the deep end, having come in shortly before Covid-19 hit Erongo seriously....