The Namibia Investment and Development Board (NIPDB) is hosting the 3rd Annual African Union Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (AU MSME) Forum, which is designed to foster financial empowerment and innovation for MSMEs across the continent. The five-day event commences today and is scheduled to end on Friday. The AU MSME Forum is poised to...
Belgian energy minister Tinne Van der Straeten is advocating a collaborative and inclusive approach to Africa’s green hydrogen development. As Europe forges ahead with its own energy transition, Van der Straeten emphasised the importance of ensuring Africa remains in control of its vast and valuable renewable resources, particularly wind and solar, while fostering mutually beneficial...
A heated clash erupted between Namibian rapper Mega Slaughterhouse and South African amapiano artist Meneer Cee over the remix of the former’s song, ‘Pikkewyne.’ The controversy has sparked strong reactions from Namibian fans, who are rallying behind Slaughterhouse. The conflict was sparked by Mega’s discovery that Meneer Cee had released his (Mega’s) song on his (Meneer’s)...
New Era business reporter Maihapa Ndjavera (MN) sat with Kadri Simson (KS), European Commissioner for Energy, during the inaugural Global African Hydrogen Summit last week to discuss issues such as the EU’s interest in Namibia’s green hydrogen ambitions. MN: How are you finding the summit? KS: So far, I am positively impressed, and the most...
The fo u r – l an e freeway connecting W i n d h o e k and Okahandja wi l l greatly enhance traffic f low, including the transportation of goods and services, Roads Authority CEO Conrad Lutombi has said. Lutombi was speaking at the opening ceremony of the last section of the...
Although the adage says “not all that glitters is gold” let no one tell you otherwise. Lahja Ishitile glitters and is a Namibian golden treasure. Two medals are what Paralympian has earned at the recent Paralympic Games in France. Ishitile’s journey Wilka Ishitile is not surprised by her twin flame’s achievements, but her voice trembles...
Swapo’s much-anticipated weekend of festivities kicked off in full swing, culminating in the commencement of the party’s electoral college, also known as the ‘pot’. It is an event that holds the key to determining its parliamentary candidates for the upcoming parliamentary elections. The weekend began with a high-profile fundraising gala dinner on Friday, where the...
BEIJING – President Nangolo Mbumba and China’s Xi Jinping have agreed to deepen the two countries’ cooperation in several areas. The agreement culminated in the Chinese government agreeing to foot the bill for the construction of houses for police officers through a N$1 billion grant. Xi’s government also committed N$500 million for future projects and...
With less than three months before the national polls, a National Unity Democratic Organisation breakaway faction on Saturday elected Barry Rukoro as the party’s new president during a hastily organised congress, attended by around 300 delegates. But the party’s Utjiua Muinjangue-led leadership has rejected the congress as a hoax. Effectively, the party now has two...
RUNDU – Rally for Democracy and Progress (RDP) president Mike Kavekotora has been re-elected to lead the party for another five years. He was re-elected during the party’s convention at Rundu over the weekend. Re-elected alongside him was party vice president Kennedy Shekupakela. Both were uncontested. The party also elected Cicil Nguuvauva as secretary general...