The Namibia Economic Freedom Fighters (NEFF) has vowed to nationalise the mining and oil industries, if they are elected into power. This is part of the party’s vision for true freedom and prosperity for all Namibians, said its president Epafras Mukwiilongo on Saturday. The opposition party launched its election manifesto in Windhoek in preparation for...
OMGE ONE – The Khwe community at Omega 1 settlement in the heart of Bwabwata National Park is pleading with the government to revive the Omega agricultural project, which was abandoned in the 90s. When this publication recently visited the area, the community took the opportunity to expose their challenges. They showed New Era the...
Namibia is widely recognised as one of the leading countries in Southern Africa with a strong commitment to quality, inclusive education and training, which are seen as strong pillars for national development. However, the education sector still grapples with several challenges. The new curriculum has been blamed for a myriad of challenges and shocks which...
Zebaldt Ngaruka Barry Rukoro, the president of the National Unity Democratic Organisation (Nudo) faction in coalition with the South West Africa National Union (Swanu), said once elected into power, they will professionalise football and sport at large in the country. He shared with New Era Sport that the professionalism strategy will include establishing well-supported football...
Lahja Nashuuta Zimbabwean-born public speaker Joshua Maponga has told the ruling party to set the nation’s agenda, and to never be mistaken for an opposition party. He said this during one of the discussions to unpack Swapo’s election manifesto in the capital on Monday. “Swapo, hear me well. Stop acting like an opposition party. You...
The importance of census data cannot be overstated. Accurate census data is crucial for a wide array of national interests, including economic development, transportation, healthcare, education, business planning and overall decision-making. It plays a vital role in planning and enforcement, helping to shape socio-economic policies and improve the welfare of the population. Conducted by the...
OMUTHIYA – Ondonga Traditional Authority chairperson John Walenga has said traditional leaders from the Ondonga kingdom are not allowed to wear party colours or spearhead any political party activities, as they serve everyone. Walenga, in an interview with Nampa on Tuesday, said the OTA is home to all aspiring politicians and politicians from various political...
KATIMA MULILO – Independent Patriots for Change leader and presidential candidate Panduleni Itula has called on residents of Katima Mulilo to vote for change if they want employment, better healthcare and housing. Speaking at a rally held at Choto informal settlement on Sunday, he said the Namibian Constitution glues people together and gives them the...
Rudolf Gaiseb The Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR) has challenged the Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) over a purported lack of transparency around the ballot printing tender. The IPPR said if the amount the commission spent on the tender is juxtaposed to what it had budgeted in its annual procurement plan, it becomes evident...
EENHANA – Popular Democratic Movement leader McHenry Venaani has cautioned against the use of drought relief food or other government interventions for political expediency. He said this over the weekend while addressing a rally in Eenhana, where he was canvassing for support for his third attempt on State House’s door, and his party’s National Assembly...