The inexorable approach of the digital way of doing things in almost everything has sent some shock waves to academics in the humanities disciplines in higher education institutions, as there is literature that points to the imminent demise of these fields of study if care is not taken.
Year: 2021
Opinion – The graduate unemployment crisis: A catalyst for youth revolt
In the coming months, thousands of mostly young adults will graduate from Namibia’s three biggest universities, with various qualifications.
Letter – Problematising tribal expressions in the context of the Kavango
My contribution to this topic is necessitated by the views and teachings that Professor Joseph Diescho articulated on this topic on 4 February 2021.
Letter – Self-leadership in the new Africa
Leadership is the highest level of maturity one gets, where we consider others before self.
Editorial – Kunene needs our help, urgently
Not much has been said about the unfolding humanitarian crisis in many parts of Kunene region where a crippling drought has led to a carnage of livestock and survival of the fittest.
On the spot – Female offenders doing it for themselves
New Era’s Paheja Siririka recently sat down with Namibian Correctional Services senior superintendent responsible for the mental health and special needs offenders’ division Stefan Theron to find out more about the plight of female offenders currently serving jail terms at the Windhoek Correctional Facility.
EIF helps farmers tackle extreme conditions
In its efforts towards eco-friendly sustainability, the Environmental Investment Fund (EIF), in conjunction with the agriculture ministry, has started implementing a project aimed at improving farming practices for farmers living under harsh climatic conditions.
Farmer loses communal land
A northern man, who fenced off large tracts of land meant for communal grazing in the Oshikoto region, has lost a legal battle against the Ondonga Traditional Authority (OTA) after the High Court dismissed his application to remain on the property.
Fishcor accounts unfrozen
The National Fishing Corporation of Namibia (Fishcor) finally has access to its accounts that were frozen by the Bank of Namibia in February and can now attend to pressing operational and financial needs.
Zambezi lifts fishing moratorium
KATIMA MULILO – Freshwater fish returned to the local markets this week at Katima Mulilo, marking the end of the annual summer fishing ban.
