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Auleria Wakudumo recently engaged with Isamel Namugongo to share Ondangwa's ongoing projects
“Ondangwa CEO Isamel Namugongo (IN) recently engaged with New Era journalist Auleria Wakudumo (AW) to share the town's ongoing projects.”
On the spot with Auleria Wakudumo – Namugongo lauds Ondangwa’s developmental projectsNew Era
Auleria Wakudumo reported on Penda II Nantinda's farming story
“Auleria Wakudumo In Ekamba B village in the Oshikoto region, a small commercial farmer is proving that determination and hard work can turn a small garden into a source of nourishment for the entire town.”
From garden to store …village farmer feeds townsThe National Housing Enterprise plans to construct 905 houses across Namibia during the 2025/2026 financial year as part of efforts to reduce the country's housing backlog. Since its establishment in 1993, NHE has constructed more than 21 545 housing units nationwide.
NHE targets 905 houses for 2025/2026 addresses Namibia's persistent housing backlog with concrete construction goals.
15 May 2026 · New Era →
The National Housing Enterprise plans to construct 905 houses across Namibia during the 2025/2026 financial year as part of efforts to reduce the country's housing backlog. Since its establishment in 1993, NHE has constructed more than 21 545 housing units nationwide.
15 May 2026 · New Era →
The Global Water Partnership Organisation has relocated its headquarters from Sweden to Windhoek, with operations expected to commence on 23 May following a headquarters agreement signed with the Namibian government. The GWPO chief executive described the move as historic, marking the first time a global intergovernmental water organisation will be headquartered in the Global South.
12 May 2026 · New Era →
Informal workers in Namibia view Workers' Day not as a day of rest but as a chance to earn money, with a Yango driver planning to operate between Okahandja and Rehoboth and a street vendor continuing to sell vegetables despite expecting reduced customer flow.
30 April 2026 · New Era →
At a Windhoek workshop, San representatives, government officials and activists discussed historical and ongoing dehumanisation and marginalisation of San communities, with calls for dignity and land ownership. Human rights activist Uhuru Dempers criticised exploitative practices such as employing San people as domestic workers and using their children for manual labour, describing these as a continuation of colonial-era dehumanisation requiring leadership intervention.
29 April 2026 · New Era →
The City of Windhoek is implementing a capacity development programme for councillors, established under Council Resolution 182/08/2021, that includes academic studies, workshops, benchmarking exercises and site visits to strengthen leadership and decision-making. The programme is designed to equip council members with skills to respond to residents' needs and improve accountability and service delivery.
23 April 2026 · New Era →
Members of the public report condoms are out of stock at public hospitals and clinics across Namibia, raising concerns about potential increases in HIV infections, STDs, and teenage pregnancies. The health ministry acknowledged the shortage's importance but stated that HIV prevention relies on multiple interventions beyond condoms, and reassured the public that efforts are underway to stabilise supply chains.
21 April 2026 · New Era →
Ondangwa Town Council CEO Isamel Namugongo told New Era that the long-delayed Ondangwa State Hospital is back on track with central government support and environmental studies underway, while the council has doubled residential areas, upgraded roads to tar in several extensions, and is preparing to modernise the town's struggling sewerage infrastructure. Key challenges include high unemployment affecting residents' ability to pay municipal bills and ageing infrastructure designed for a much smaller population.
17 April 2026 · New Era →
Namibian Cabinet approved development of a commercial cattle feedlot and livestock value chain hub at Farm Kehoro under a 25-year lease, reserved the Okoutjete Gold occurrence in Kunene from mining operations, and ordered a technical assessment of Northern Regional Electricity Distributor's infrastructure needs following recent industrial action.
14 April 2026 · New Era →
Ongwediva's sewerage infrastructure, designed for 5,000 residents, now serves over 33,000 people and is operating far beyond capacity, while Outapi faces similar pressures with a system over 29 years old. Both towns cite funding constraints and lack of central government support as barriers to upgrading their wastewater treatment facilities and infrastructure.
13 April 2026 · New Era →
Three decades into independence, Namibia has expanded rural infrastructure including water supplies reaching 92.85% of rural households, constructed 419 new schools mostly in villages, and grown the road network from 41,800km to nearly 49,000km. However, challenges including high poverty, food insecurity, and uneven access to services remain, with experts noting the urban-rural development gap has not been fully closed.
20 March 2026 · New Era →
Maria Katumbe, a domestic worker from Ongwediva, collects marula fruits to produce jam and honey, earning up to N$200 on good days to supplement her income and support her family of 10. She calls on government to support small businesspeople working with traditional foods, and encourages other mothers to start small income-generating ventures.
19 March 2026 · New Era →
The education ministry has distributed N$223,000 worth of mushroom production equipment to youth groups across the country as part of its self-employment programme aimed at creating economic opportunities and improving food security. Six youth-led projects received materials, and the ministry plans to expand the initiative in 2026/2027.
18 March 2026 · New Era →
Namibia's Ministry of Health has formally ended both the Mpox outbreak in Swakopmund (which resulted in three confirmed cases, all recovered) and the Crimean Congo Haemorrhagic Fever outbreak in Omaheke (one confirmed death), following 90 days and two incubation periods without new cases respectively. The ministry credited swift surveillance, contact tracing, and community awareness for the successful containment.
10 March 2026 · New Era →
The health ministry says community members in Namibia are increasingly choosing mosquito nets over indoor residual spraying (IRS) due to myths and misunderstandings about effectiveness, but officials stress IRS remains critical for malaria prevention. The resistance comes as Namibia faces a significant malaria outbreak, with 8,760 confirmed cases recorded in January 2026—a 68% increase year-on-year—affecting 20 health districts and resulting in 11 deaths.
19 February 2026 · New Era →
Victoria Shamhe, a 47-year-old author, entrepreneur and HR professional, has published a new book titled 'Endure suffering as a good soldier' in which she shares her experiences of loss, betrayal, illness and spiritual struggles. Drawing from scripture, Shamhe frames suffering not as punishment but as spiritual preparation and character-building, offering encouragement to readers facing hardship and life's challenges.
28 January 2026 · New Era →
Penda II Nantinda of Pronego Green Farm in Ekamba B village started with a failed potato crop in 2022, then pivoted to horticulture in 2023, growing tomatoes, spinach, beetroot and other vegetables that now supply major retailers in Ondangwa. Despite obstacles including high water costs and pest challenges, Nantinda shares his success at agricultural youth meetings to encourage young farmers.
26 January 2026 · New Era →
Environment Minister Indileni Daniel has urged an end to illegal sand and gravel mining across Namibia, noting that such activities lack required Environmental Clearance Certificates and pose serious risks including land degradation, riverbank erosion, and threats to water and food security. The ministry plans regional stakeholder engagements on new Sand and Gravel Mining Regulations to balance development with environmental protection.
19 January 2026 · New Era →
Oshikunde Combined School in Ohangwena secured seventh position in the 2025 NSSCO examinations despite overcrowded classrooms, inadequate furniture, and limited learning resources. The acting principal attributed the school's success to effective planning, discipline, early syllabus completion, teacher commitment, and parental involvement, while acknowledging ongoing infrastructure challenges.
16 January 2026 · New Era →
The Ohangwena Communal Land Board will remove at least 22 illegal fences in Okongo constituency at a cost of around N$500,000 after farmers ignored orders to take them down. The board has received reports of 196 illegal fences across the region, of which 126 have been investigated, with farmers having erected fences unlawfully in communal grazing areas despite public awareness campaigns and legal proceedings.
9 January 2026 · New Era →
Community members of Okaonde–Oshitha Shembungu village in Omusati region have received electricity for the first time following years of waiting, a development officials say follows the broader government electrification plan for schools. Residents expect the power to improve daily life, enable income-generating activities, and eliminate the need for practices like drying fish.
9 January 2026 · New Era →