The late Sam Nujoma, Namibia’s Founding Father, is being honoured with a nationwide procession and series of regional memorial services. The journey of his body began yesterday at State House in Windhoek, where a crowd of officials gathered to pay their respects. From there, Nujoma’s body was transported to his home in Etunda. Today, the...
Namibians from all walks of life are mourning the passing of the country’s first president, Sam Shafiishuna Nujoma. He died on 8 February aged of 95 in Windhoek. Revered as the father of the Namibian nation, Nujoma was an anti-apartheid icon and, foremost, a figure of the Namibian liberation struggle. New Era journalist Lahja Nashuuta...
The passing on of Founding President Sam Nujoma has left many with a void that is difficult to fill in many spheres of society. In all honestly, nothing could have prepared Namibia for this day. Not the ripe age that he lived; not all his contributions to this great God’s country – nothing could prepare...
Lila Quin in his thesis “Apartheid’s Last Hope: The International Fight for Walvis Bay, 1966-1994” narrates that in 1959, a young man was travelling around southern Africa with a Bible in hand, dressed as a preacher and looking ready to give a sermon. However, his plan was not to give a hearty Christian session to...
Picture a future Namibia where multiple industries flourish outside mining and innovative approaches drive economic advancement, while trade creates lasting prosperity for future generations. The primary source of revenue for Namibia’s economy has been its mining sector, which produces diamonds and uranium. Namibia faces potential dangers when it relies heavily on mining resources because these commodities...
PARIS – Iran executed at least 975 people last year in a “horrifying escalation” of its use of capital punishment, two human rights groups said yesterday. Norway-based Iran Human Rights (IHR) and French group Together Against the Death Penalty (ECPM) said the figure was the highest since IHR began recording executions in Iran in 2008....
In support of local sports, Bank Windhoek has injected N$460 000 into the Namibia Volleyball Federation (NVF). Marking over a decade of partnership between the two entities, the sponsorship will strengthen grassroots development and lay the foundation for a stronger national volleyball team. NVF vice president Liina Mattheus stressed the importance of nurturing young talent...
Namibian boxer Flame ‘Special One’ Nangolo is gearing up for a high-stakes showdown against Ghana’s seasoned fighter, Felix Ajom, as they battle for the vacant WBO Africa Super Featherweight title on 29 March at the Roman Catholic Hall in Windhoek. The 23-year-old Nangolo, who boasts an undefeated record of 12 fights, is confident and eager...
The 11th edition of the Africa International Sports Convention kicked off in Dakar, Senegal on Wednesday and ends today, with one of its highlights being the induction ceremony into the Africa Sports Hall of Fame. The prestigious event recognises outstanding African athletes and sports leaders for their contributions to the continent’s sporting excellence. Namibian Paralympic...
Award-winning coach, Henk Botha says Namibia’s Tokyo 2020 Olympics silver medallist, Christine Mboma, is set to begin her 2025 athletics season with competing in the Botswana International Grand Prix and the Kip Keino Classic in Kenya. The Botswana International Grand Prix and the Kip Keino Classic are both track and field events and are considered...