Namibia is a member of the newly-established African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), and one of the first countries to ratify and deposit the AfCFTA agreement. The AfCFTA has been operative as of 1 January 2021, and aims to create a single market across the continent for over 1 billion people to stimulate intra-African trade that stood at 12% in 2013 to approximately 50% by 2045, boost the c
Opinion: Defective university systems frustrate postgraduate students
In the past, in this column, I wrote articles in which I was advising postgraduate students on how to handle their postgraduate work, and I castigated those who thrive on academic dishonesty in their researches. I also emphasised strict adherence to academic integrity from proposal stage, research stage and throughout the writing process of the thesis.
Opinion: State of the employers’ pension funds
Namibia offers a 3-tier pension system.
Opinion: The carbon-climate-human system
The carbon cycle is closely linked to the climate system and is influenced by the growing human population and associated demands for resources, especially fossil fuel energy and land.
Opinion: Ombara Otjitambi Rukoro your resolve will forever fuel the fight
While observing the exodus of those who spend their stopover amongst us, we refuse to adopt the position of sitting ducks.
Letter – Now that everyone is a journalist – do we need new journalism ethics?
The advent of digital media has evoked diverse opinions on whether it is a necessity for countries to introduce new media ethics specifically for online journalists to abide by when reporting on the news.
Letter – Cyberbullying and the youth
It is undeniable that the internet has made the world a smaller place and life easier. The advantages cannot be denied, and the same goes for the disadvantages.
Editorial – Over-reliance on South Africa bordering on the ridiculous
When South Africa sneezes, Namibia catches the cold. We are reminded of this famous saying every time political upheaval grips our neighbours south of the Orange River.
On the spot – I’m not wanted by the corrupt and greedy – Amupanda
New Era journalist Loide Jason recently engaged Windhoek mayor Job Amupanda on a number of issues, including an assessment on the performance of the governing coalition since taking over the city last year.
Know Your Civil Servant – Eric Bhele Kana Miaso – Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist | MAWRL
For Eric Bhele Kana Miaso, moving from the private sector into public service has been a rewarding transition.
