The top 10 finalists of the Miss Namibia 2025 pageant were treated to a royal welcome on Africa Day. They visited the Palace of the Omukwaniilwa of Aandonga in the northern part of the country. The visit formed part of their nationwide tour ahead of the Miss Namibia finale, scheduled to take place in July...
The Ngweze Community Hall will be filled with energy and excitement tonight as 20 talented dancers compete in the Sikokoshi Cultural Dance Competition. The event, which was on break for a while, is back and expected to be better this time. Sikokoshi, a dance traditionally performed to the rhythmic sounds of Rumba music, is known...
The Namibian music industry is showing strong signs of revival, with local artists breaking into the digital mainstream area. Over the weekend, musician and producer DJ Siya reached a milestone as his hit single Bovo, featuring DJ Vuyo and Zambian artist Chester MorePower, passed one-million views on YouTube. The song has quickly gained traction across...
With compassion and clarity, communications specialist Morna Ikosa breaks the silence surrounding postnatal depression in her book, empowering professionals to foster understanding, support and healing where it’s needed most. Titled “Unmasking Postnatal Depression,” she says the book is a powerful and timely contribution to mental health awareness, serving as a beacon for wellness and human...
Shanizia Da Cunha recently represented Namibia at the Miss Aura International 2025 pageant in Antalya, Türkiye. She described the experience as both personal and transformative. As Miss Aura Namibia, Da Cunha said she saw the opportunity not only as a platform to represent her country but also as a chance to embody the values she...
With a massive oil and gas discovery in the Orange Basin and a world-leading green hydrogen project on the horizon, Namibia is drawing strong international attention and high expectations. Speaking at the 13th Public Lecture on Oil and Gas, hosted by the National Council for Higher Education (NCHE) at the Protea Hotel last week, Michael...
KEETMANSHOOP – With its mission to provide accessible, relevant and quality vocational training to learners of the two southern regions and the broader the community, the Keetmanshoop Vocational Training Centre (KVTC) will provide golden opportunities for unemployed youth. During an exclusive interview yesterday with New Era, newly appointed head of centre Benedictus Diergaardt said the...
The audio-visual (AV) production industry in Namibia has long existed, however remains emerging. The trading of technical skills among technicians and engineers is significantly considered a niche hobby as opposed to it being considered a profession. These technical skills are notable catalysts of the creative economy’s value chain, and there is a need for robust...
Gone are the days when Namibia’s National Assembly sessions were dominated by aging politicians. As much as they were there, they laid the foundation for the youth to follow. Once perceived as a dull and distant session, Namibian politics is now experiencing a vibrant transformation where youth, charisma and innovation are taking the centre stage....
Juxtaposing social inclusion in Namibia against the reality on the ground produces mixed opinions. In peculiar terms, picturing societal well-being, attachment to socioeconomic factors, and what tomorrow might hold for ordinary citizens, always brings implausible nightmares and tears because of unresolved emotional issues. Are current governance institutions responsible for the state of affairs? What appears...