Namibia has made significant strides by ratifying the International Labour Organisation (ILO) Convention No. 156, which deals with workers with family responsibilities. The depositing of the instruments for ratifications was done by Namibia’s Permanent Representative to Switzerland and the United Nations office in Geneva Ambassador Julia Imene-Chanduru, with the ILO Director General Gilbert Houngbo in...
A 30% tariff imposed by the United States (US) on goods imported from South Africa (SA) has sparked concern across southern Africa. Namibia is expected to feel the economic ripple effects due to its close trade and financial ties with its southern neighbour. The new tariff, recently announced by US president Donald Trump, came into...
Hilma Nalupe Craft Café Bellissima’s Who’s on Stage series is back this August, promising a month of vibrant live music in one of Windhoek’s most intimate venues. The series kicked off the precious weekend with Rodostina, and last weekend, 15 – 16 August, Lize Ehlers and Roberto Menoguzzo took the stage. Ehlers, a celebrated Namibian...
Hilma Nalupe UpNext season two has drawn to a close, marking the end of a 10-week journey that married style, storytelling and empowerment. At the heart of it was Oshiwa Fashion Designs, the brand led by 23-year-old designer Agnella Mulisa, whose work became the visual and cultural heartbeat of the season. Every Wednesday, audiences were...
Monika Amunyela Glendyrr Bailey, a behind-the-scenes television legend, built her career from humble beginnings through courage, discipline and self-reflection. To explore her journey further, New Era’s Industry Loop podcast team invited her to the studio. Bailey never imagined that she would take up a career in television. After failing matric and lacking money for further...
The recent mining expo and conference took place from 5 -7 August, under the theme ‘Mining for Namibia’s Future: Job Creation, Local Empowerment and Economic Transformation’. Many mining exhibitors showcased the industry’s vibrancy. More practically, mining has significantly contributed to socio-economic development as shown by its steady annual economic growth, contribution to the gross domestic...
There is a famous song by Bob Marley: “Get up – stand up. Stand up for your right. Don’t give up the fight”. This song encourages the poor and marginalised to claim their rights by freeing their minds, updating their thinking and telling everyone that “the weak hatching bird can be the first to take...
ANTANANARIVO – President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, in her first address to the 45th Southern African Development Community (SADC) Summit as Namibia’s Head of State, has called for greater cooperation and urgency to ensure food security is not just a goal on paper but a reality in every home across the region. The summit, which brought together...
Lahja Nashuuta The Gobabis Municipality said it has positioned the town as “the jewel of the east” and a thriving hub. The town has a strong focus on infrastructure, environmental and social development, tourism and local economic growth.This could be deduced from a recent sit-down with the town’s spokesperson, Frederick Ueitele, who said Gobabis’ location makes...
WALVIS BAY – The Confederation of Namibian Fishing Associations has appealed to the fisheries and marine resources ministry to consult the industry before enforcing Cabinet’s decision to reduce the bycatch limit to 2%. The government earlier this month cut the bycatch limit from 5% to 2%. It further raised penalty fees from 15% to 50%,...