The results are in! The International Trade Centre (ITC) announced that the Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board (NIPDB) was selected as the runner-up of the WTPO Awards 2024 under the category ‘Best Initiative to Ensure that Trade is Inclusive and Sustainable’. The WTPO Awards, which celebrate innovation and leadership in trade promotion, recognise Trade...
The Namibia Financial Institutions Supervisory Authority (Namfisa) has designated October as Consumer Protection Month, aimed at educating consumers about their financial rights and obligations. This initiative provides a valuable platform to highlight the critical importance of protecting and upholding consumer rights, shielding them from market misconduct, and ensuring they are informed about their responsibilities when...
Ambrosius Haoseb, a committed advocate for mental health residing in Dolam in Windhoek, is focused on promoting the significance of regular medication adherence for those experiencing mental health difficulties. He asserts that following prescribed treatment regimens can significantly improve daily functioning, and enable individuals to achieve their aspirations. In a recent interview with Vital Signs,...
October is World Mental Health Month. The United Nations (UN) believes our mental health is important enough to dedicate a whole month to it. The moment you mention mental health, people feel uneasy, or have preconceived misconceptions. The UN wants to combat this, and sees it as an opportunity to have conversations about mental health. ...
Lahja Nashuuta Former president Hifikepunye Pohamba has attributed the botched mass housing project and the limping green schemes to poor planning and supervision, as well as rampant greed. He registered his displeasure in his autobiography launched this week. In the book, he gives a glimpse of his journey and contribution towards liberating Namibia from the...
As Namibia heads into its 2024 Presidential and National Assembly alections, the housing crisis looms as one of the most pressing issues, with over300 000 units needed to address the backlog. Political parties have placed significant emphasis on this issue in their manifestos, outlining various strategies to tackle the issue. But how realistic are these...
Popular Democratic Movement (PDM) leader McHenry Venaani has allegedly identified 10 nominees for the upcoming electoral college, as empowered by the party’s constitution. Although he is playing his cards close to the chest, New Era has been reliably informed that prominent academic and former Namibia Institute of Public Management executive director Joseph Diescho is among...
The Forum of German-Speaking Namibians, in its message in remembrance of the 120th anniversary of the 1904 genocide extermination order against the Ovaherero, called on the Namibian and German governments to formulate a new and inclusive joint declaration. Yesterday, 2 October, officially marked 120 years since the commander of imperial German troops, general Lothar von...
WALVIS BAY – The Namibia Ports Authority (Namport) marked its 30th anniversary with a celebration of achievements and a reaffirmation of its role in Namibia’s economic growth and global trade. Established in 1994, Namport has experienced remarkable growth over the past 30 years, with its asset base expanding from N$93 million to N$6.9 billion. The...
OSHAKATI – The 33-year-old man who stands accused of raping his 104-year-old aunt at Ohongo village in the Omusati region, was remanded in custody after making a brief court appearance at Outapi on Tuesday. Omusati Police commander Ismael Basson told Nampa the accused was denied bail and the matter was postponed to 17 February 2024....