Today, we look at her beautiful photo in the frame and light a candle in memory of Meme Ndahambelela Rachel Nakawa, as we mark what would have been her 83rd birthday. Affectionately known as Meme Ndahambelela, she passed away on 24 April 2024 at Onandjokwe Lutheran Hospital. Born on 27 July 1941 in what is...
Pecka Semba I woke up to the terrible news of the end of Mutti Hanse-Himarwa’s life at around 05h00 on 14 July 2024. With this piece, I will try to narrate extracts of the life journey of a servant leader, a ‘Marientaler’ through and through. The summer of January 1993 will forever be etched in...
Fransina Ndateelela Kahungu On Sunday, 14 July, Namibians awakened to the devastating and sad news about the passing of comrade Katrina ‘Mutti’ Hanse-Himarwa, a God-fearing person and strong believer in God’s power. It is appropriate to first thank God for giving us this precious gift in the name of Katrina. I praise nature for allowing...
Gender-based violence remains a pervasive issue in Namibia, and with recent tragic incidents underscoring the urgency of addressing this epidemic, it is important, to look at some of the underlying factors that contribute to the persistence of these deeply- rooted issues. One of the critical reasons GBV continues to plague our society is the reluctance...
You can’t vote if you haven’t registered. If you don’t vote, you forfeit the only opportunity you have to voice your opinion about who should make decisions on your behalf. Many young people are not interested in politics, and consider decisions made on their behalf as inevitable, with little impact on their lives. They do...
The port city of Lüderitz is experiencing an industrial awakening because of the recent discoveries of offshore oil and gas reserves, and an ambitious N$10 billion greenhydrogen development near the city. New Era journalist Paheja Siririka (PS) sat down with the town’s mayor, Phillippus Albertus Balhao (PAB), for a one-on-one discussion on the town’s development...
Lahja Nashuuta Harry ‘Mubazennn’ Ashipala is a dedicated, resourceful and goal-driven principal with an unyielding commitment to the social, academic and developmental growth of young minds. He is the head of Outjo Primary School and the first black person to lead the school. Outjo Primary School, which is situated 350km northwest of Windhoek, was founded...
The Independent Patriots for Change v The Electoral Commission of Namibia (EC 1/2024) [2024] NAHCMD 391 (19 July 2024) Facts At the stakeholders’ meetings, the applicant had expressed the view that the fact that a person is nominated for both Presidential as well as National Assembly was not in line with the Constitutional principle of...
On Sunday, 14 July 2024, a strong voice and personality were silenced forever as Katrina Hanse-Himarwa, the former minister of education, took her final breath in a Windhoek hospital after a long battle with colon cancer. Loved and loathed in almost equal measure, Hanse-Himarwa will be buried in her hometown of Mariental tomorrow. President Nangolo...
OMARURU – Urgent intervention is needed to avert a crisis in Omaruru, where the town is grappling with severe water shortages. The municipality is having to contend with low water pressure, exacerbated by inadequate rainfall and the poor state of its infrastructure. Omaruru is one of the towns which operates its own bulk water supply...