The recent discovery of oil in Namibia’s offshore regions, particularly in the Orange Basin and the Walvis Basin, has sparked both domestic and international excitement. With major oil companies like TotalEnergies, Shell and Galp showing keen interest, these discoveries signal a potential economic transformation to begin in 2025. As activities escalate, crucial questions emerge: who...
It is a challenging time for media operations everywhere. Printed media sustainability has been sliding towards the abyss due to declining advertising revenue, reduced circulation and loss to technology giants. Advertising revenue is the lifeblood of newspapers’ ability to remain profitable. This reality rings true in Namibia, considering that circulations of virtually all mainstream print...
Lahja Nashuuta They say that success basically happens when preparation runs into an opportunity. The reason why success for people looks like an elusive goal is because they are hardly prepared, let alone have a clear-cut sense of direction. This is why the story of Lourence Benolerence Lukas is intriguing at best. Here is...
Rhino poaching in Africa has risen to levels not seen in almost two decades. Black rhinos remain critically endangered because of the demand for its horns on the illegal international market, mainly in Asia, where they are used for traditional medicine, and increasingly as a status symbol to display success and wealth. Unlike most animal...
The announcement by the Popular Democratic Movement that it will launch its election manifesto this weekend signals a crucial moment on the election calendar. The PDM has since descended on the Zambezi region capital Katima Mulilo for its congress, which kicks off tomorrow. By Wednesday, delegates from different parts of the country had already started...
The Swapo Party has resolved to hold an extraordinary congress on 19 April 2025 to elect an individual to complete the remainder of late president Hage Geingob’s term. This is despite a legal challenge brought by five party members who argue that the party disregarded its own constitution when itfailed to hold the congress within...
Big and small livestock worth over N$3.4 million were reported stolen between last year and now, which saw the region’s farmers losing 595 cattle and 404 small livestock to rustlers. The figures were revealed by Omaheke governor Pijoo Nganate during his recent state of the region address (Sora). He raised concerns about the prevalence of...
The Namibian press now finds itself at perilous crossroads in its mission to uphold truth and transparency, threatened by mounting industry challenges, media experts say. This was highlighted during a public dialogue held under the auspices of the Friedrich Ebert Stiftung Namibia (FES) with the theme ‘The Role of the Media in Promoting Democratic Elections...
Auleria Wakudumo Festus Hamalwa Omuthiya town in the Oshikoto region is prepared to host Namibia’s 34th Heroes’ Day commemoration on Monday. Oshikoto governor Penda Ya Ndakolo told New Era on Wednesday that preparations are complete, and the region is set to host Heroes’ Day. The day, which is also recognised by the United Nations, is...
State Advocate Esekiel Ipinge says Tamson ‘Fitty’ Hatuikulipi’s bail application does not contain any new facts. Fitty Hatuikulipi (43), is one of the alleged masterminds of the Fishrot corruption scandal. Ipinge told Fitty Hatuikulipi during cross-examination this week, he (Fitty) was just rehashing old evidence. The hearing of Hatuikulipi’s application resumed this week after a...