Lahja Nashuuta As Namibia marks 36 years of independence, citizens are being urged not to take the country’s hard-won freedom for granted but instead to honour the sacrifices made by the heroes and heroines of the liberation struggle. …
Independence through a villager’s lenses …Namibians wax lyrical about freedomNamibia Minute.
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- March 2026
Lahja Nashuuta At only 26 years old, Muuaupi Kavari is steadily building a career in public service, driven by a passion for serving her community and contributing to development in the Omaheke region. …
Know Your Civil Servant – Serving with honesty and integrityLahja Nashuuta The Kunene Regional Council says it was never informed about the mass recruitment drive conducted by Kaoko Fria Investment (Pty) Ltd, the company claiming to be behind the proposed Kaoko Fria Smart City in Kunene. …
Kaoko Fria smart city in limbo- February 2026
Lahja Nashuuta A career in public service is for anyone who wants to make a difference, even if it means putting public interests ahead of personal interests. …
Know Your Civil Servant – Celebrating 30 years of serviceLahja Nashuuta The Ohangwena Regional Council has failed to submit required financial statements and sufficient supporting documentation to account for funds allocated to the region for the financial years ended 31 March 2020, 2021 and 2022. …
Ohangwena fails audit testLahja Nashuuta Thousands of Namibians are preparing for death than for daily life, as funeral insurance continues to outpace medical cover across the country. …
Afterlife vs Present life …Namibians choose funeral insurance over medical coverLahja Nashuuta ONGWEDIVA – Works minister Veikko Nekundi has issued a stern warning to civil servants who are benefitting twice from government housing schemes, saying it violates government’s housing policy. …
Nekundi targets double-dipping civil servantsLahja Nashuuta The divorce legislation makes the dissolution of marriages in Namibia simpler, fairer and more humane, with a strong focus on the welfare of children. …
Divorce law places children at centre- January 2026
Lahja Nashuuta Traditional leaders have been urged to involve the Namibian Police in community dispute resolution processes and public gatherings, following a deadly land dispute incident in the Oshikoto region. …
‘Involve police in dispute resolution’ … traditional leaders toldRudolf Gaiseb Lahja Nashuuta Namibia’s Ministry of International Relations and Trade, alongside opposition parties, has fortified its stance against US president Donald Trump’s aggression against Venezuela. …
Namibia condemns Maduro’s ‘kidnapping’ …Trump threatens second wave
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Namibians reflect on 36 years of independence, hard-won freedoms
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As Namibia marks 36 years of independence, citizens including academics and community voices are urging the country not to take its hard-won freedom and democratic stability for granted, while highlighting ongoing challenges such as youth unemployment, healthcare gaps, and water scarcity in rural areas that require urgent government attention.
20 March 2026 · New Era →
Friday 20 March
Namibians reflect on 36 years of independence, hard-won freedoms
As Namibia marks 36 years of independence, citizens including academics and community voices are urging the country not to take its hard-won freedom and democratic stability for granted, while highlighting ongoing challenges such as youth unemployment, healthcare gaps, and water scarcity in rural areas that require urgent government attention.
20 March 2026 · New Era →
Friday 13 March
26-year-old civil servant shares career in Omaheke regional government
Muuaupi Kavari, Senior Private Secretary to Omaheke's governor, discusses her path from three years of voluntary service to her current administrative role coordinating the governor's office. She emphasizes the importance of public service for community development and defends civil servants against criticism of ineffectiveness.
13 March 2026 · New Era →
Monday 2 March
Kaoko Fria smart city project stalls amid regulatory rejection
Namibia's Environment Ministry has denied authorising the Kaoko Fria Smart City project within Skeleton Coast National Park, citing conservation concerns, while the Kunene Regional Council says it was never consulted despite the company's recruitment drive in Windhoek. The company claims it has submitted environmental assessments and is seeking deproclamation of the park for the development.
2 March 2026 · New Era →
Friday 27 February
OAG Director celebrates 30 years transforming office operations
Erica Dien, Director of Administration at the Office of the Auditor-General, is marking three decades of service during which she pioneered the office's IT infrastructure and digital transformation, growing the organisation from 80 staff in rented offices to over 200 employees.
27 February 2026 · New Era →
Thursday 26 February
Ohangwena Regional Council fails audit over missing documents
The Ohangwena Regional Council failed to submit required financial statements and supporting documentation for the years ended 31 March 2020–2022, prompting the Auditor General to issue a disclaimer of opinion due to insufficient audit evidence. The audit also found shortcomings including missing environmental clearances for waste facilities, undocumented property and equipment purchases, and unverified rates and taxes contributions.
26 February 2026 · New Era →
Monday 23 February
Namibians prioritize funeral insurance over medical coverage
According to Namfisa data, 72% of insured Namibians hold funeral insurance policies while only 30% have health insurance, reflecting cultural priorities around dignified burial over access to healthcare. Medical professionals warn that the shortage of medical cover leaves uninsured citizens vulnerable to delayed care, financial hardship, and complications from chronic illnesses, while the government develops a Universal Health Coverage Bill to address gaps in the public system.
23 February 2026 · New Era →
Friday 20 February
Minister warns civil servants against double-dipping housing benefits
Works minister Veikko Nekundi has warned civil servants who are receiving housing subsidies while occupying government-owned houses that the practice violates government policy. The ministry has issued a final call for illegal occupants to vacate government properties by 1 April 2026, with increased penalties and the threat of forced eviction for non-compliance.
20 February 2026 · New Era →
Thursday 5 February
New divorce law prioritizes child welfare and fairness
Namibia's new Dissolution of Marriages Act, assented in October 2024, simplifies divorce procedures by replacing fault-based grounds with a single irretrievable-breakdown standard, while placing strong emphasis on children's rights and fair property division. The law requires courts to ensure proper custody, guardianship, and maintenance arrangements for children before granting divorce, and removes outdated mechanisms like restitution of conjugal rights.
5 February 2026 · New Era →
Wednesday 7 January
Police urged to join traditional leaders in dispute resolution
Following a fatal land dispute in Oshikoto where a headman was killed and another wounded, Namibian Police have urged traditional leaders to involve law enforcement in community dispute-resolution processes and public gatherings. Police say their mandate includes protecting lives and property, and community engagement is essential for maintaining peace and safety.
7 January 2026 · New Era →
Tuesday 6 January
Namibia condemns US military action against Venezuela, Maduro captured
Namibia's Ministry of International Relations and Trade, alongside political parties, condemned the United States' military strike against Venezuela and the capture of President Nicolás Maduro, citing violations of international law and national sovereignty. The government reaffirmed solidarity with Venezuela based on shared anti-colonial history, though some opposition figures questioned the framing while still opposing unilateral military intervention.
6 January 2026 · New Era →