Lahja Nashuuta Namibia’s journey to independence is a story of courage, sacrifice, and resilience. For Cassinga survivor Karin Nangula Namboga Shikalepo, this journey began in her childhood, shaped by fear, hope, and the fight for freedom. Early life in Oshilemba Shikalepo was born on September 30, 1962, in Oshilemba, Omusati Region, as the oldest of...
Auleria Wakudumo Taimi Haihambo Ovanhu vanhe, mwa kwatelwa okaana ova xulifa mOshitukulwa shaShana moiponga ine ya yooloka. Oshiponga shimwe oshosho sha twaalela omwenyo wokaana kodula imwe eshi vati ka wila mevela lomeva. Oshiningwanima eshi osha ningilwa momukunda Oshanawa mOngwediva, Etitano lwopo 13h11 lwaapo. Nakufya okwa tongololwa oye Ndinelao Bonifacio, omukwashiwana waAngola. Edi oda kolekwa komupopiliko...
Namibia’s former Olympian and boxing legend Ali “The Silent Assassin” Nuumbembe said Heroes’ Day is more than just a date on Namibia’s holiday calendar; it’s a day for deep reflection. Speaking to New Era recently, Nuumbembe, who represented Namibia at the 2000 Summer Olympics and the 2002 Commonwealth Games, said the remembrance of these specific...
Auleria Wakudumo OSHIKANGO – Minista wemona neependjela Ericah Shafudah okwa kumaida ovanambelewa vaNamibia Revenue Agency (NamRA) opo veli kaleke kokule nokutambula ombubo okudja koohandimwe opo va pitife oilandifomwa shihe li paveta. Pefimbo ta talele po ovanailonga vaNamRA kOshikango, Minista okwa holola yo ehafo eshi oibofa yovanambelewa ya shuna pedu. Okwa ti eshi oshishi okupandulwa nokwa...
Lahja Nashuuta As Namibia celebrates Heroes’ Day tomorrow, Fransina Ndateelela Kahungu, Secretary of the Swapo Party Women’s Council, said Namibian women’s dedication to the country’s liberation struggle was unquestionable. “They were on par with men, and in some respects, exceeded men’s commitment,” Kahungu told New Era. She explained that during Namibia’s fight for independence, women...
KATIMA MULILO – Ndumeleti wa naha ya United States (US) Brandon Hudspeth unyatezi tuso yanaha US kwa naha Namibia kakatengo ka PEPFAR. Hudspeth, azamaya ni Taimi Amaambo, mubakweli muetapili wa likolo la Makete ni Pabalelo ya Sicaba, viki yefelile nebaile kuyo tatuba miyaho ye tusiwa ki PEPFAR, kungelela cwalo ni sipatelanyana sa Katima Mulilo hamoho...
The president of the Chamber of Mines of Namibia George Botshiwe has cautioned that a potential increase in local ownership of up to 51% of mines operating in Namibia could have disastrous consequences for the domestic sector. His remarks are in response to a directive from Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Industries, Mines and...
When one speaks about boxing in Namibia, a name stands out, and that is none other than Nestor Tobias. Born in a humble village of Edundja in the Ohangwena Region, Tobias has grown to become one of Namibia’s most influential sports figures as he has defied the odds and transformed not only his life but...
Lahja Nashuuta Before the war, Oukwandongo was a thriving rural settlement, 35 kilometres south of Outapi. Known for its fertile Omahangu fields, rich grazing land, and cultural ties with neighbouring Angola, the village was once a bustling hub where families lived in peace. But everything changed during the liberation struggle when South African soldiers took...
Hilma Nalupe On Heroes’ Day, Namibians reflect on the sacrifices that secured the nation’s freedom. For Brave Warriors head coach and former captain Collin Benjamin, core values of sacrifice, service, and responsibility are central to how he leads the national football team. Benjamin believes the Brave Warriors serve a symbolic role in the country’s history. ...