Zebaldt Ngaruka OKAJOMBO – An adult education officer for Omaheke’s Epukiro constituency said the national literacy programme must be embraced by all community members and taken seriously. Sam Tjizoo made this plea while addressing students from eight literacy centres, who gathered at Okajombo village recently to celebrate the day, aimed at bringing activities, learning, sharing...
Rudolf Gaiseb The Apostolic Faith Mission (AFM) of Namibia has suggested that the Namibian government should establish a national council of gender-based violence (GBV) to deter and respond to the issue in the country. “We urge the Office of the President and relevant government ministries to consider the formalisation of a legal framework through the...
President Nangolo Mbumba has called for unity among traditional leaders, warning that internal conflicts and divisions threaten peace and stability in Namibia. He made these remarks yesterday in Windhoek during the official opening of the 25th Annual Meeting of the Council of Traditional Leaders. Mbumba stressed the importance of unity among Namibians as the country...
Rudolf Gaiseb The Student Union of Namibia (SUN) wants the Namibian Financial Assistance Fund to resume ‘one laptop, one student policy’, and fund mature age entry students at tertiary institutions. This was said by new SUN president Shikesho Natangwe during the inauguration of the new national executive committee last week. “Education should be accessible to...
The protracted saga of suspended CEO Hilya Nghiwete and the Namibia Students Financial Assistance Fund has finally been put to bed. This is after the Supreme Court ruled in favour of the fund. In a ruling by a full bench of the Supreme Court on Friday, Judge Elton Hoff, who wrote the concurring judgement, found...
Auleria Wakudumo Okashana communal livestock herders and the surrounding communities of Okashana Kuukongo waNehale protested against the alleged illegal fencing of the grazing area last week. The protesters marched to the Oshikoto Regional Council to hand over a petition demanding an end to the ongoing illegal fencing off and occupation of large hectares of communal...
WALVIS BAY – The Arandis Town Council (ATC) plans to capitalise on renewable energy, industrialisation and logistics to foster economic growth and job creation. The town last Friday launched its 2024-2029 ambitious strategic plan, which will not only focus on these key areas but also on joint venture participation, green hydrogen to drive economic growth...
RUNDU – While acknowledging that a myriad of interventions have been undertaken, resulting in significant strides, education-related challenges persist, particularly in rural areas. This was said by Kavango East governor Bonifatius Wakudumo, who added that the region is struggling to deliver quality education in its rural areas, as most schools have poor infrastructures, among other...
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...