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Kapepo restores community hope
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Kapepo restores community hope

Matheus David In Windhoek lives a man many call a hero, even though he never refers to himself as such. Samuel Kapepo, a community man, has become a voice of hope for children growing up facing the same struggles he once knew. Kapepo grew up without parents, fighting hard days that many young people still...

‘Meme woukadona’ ta tekula ounona moKhorixas 
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‘Meme woukadona’ ta tekula ounona moKhorixas 

Auleria Wakudumo  Molukanda laDonkerhoek modoolopa yaKhorixas moshitukulwa shaKunene, Adleritha Haraes weedula 44 oha kongelele oimutu nokuipa oipalwifa oshoyo olukalwa nefiloshisho lokofikola.  HAraes, nedina la shiivika nawa ‘meme woukadona’ olo hali ifanwa moshiingilisa ‘girls mother’ kuvahapu vomolukanda lavo okwa ti okwa tokola okuamena ounona voukadona molwaashi ha mono ominyonena odo hadi ningilwa ounona voukadona molukanda lavo...

Mootu leads Kuvukiland clean-up
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Mootu leads Kuvukiland clean-up

Hilma Nalupe Dolly Mootu, originally from Tsumeb, recently led a cleaning campaign in her hometown, targeting the informal settlement of Kuvukiland, which is home to more than 10 000 people. The objective of the campaign was to give the community a hands-on experience in taking responsibility for their surroundings and leading their own change. Mootu...

Early Christmas lunch for DRC children
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Early Christmas lunch for DRC children

SWAKOPMUND – More than 170 children from the DRC informal settlement in Swakopmund were treated to an early Christmas party over the weekend. The Cradle of Hope Foundation treated the children to a warm meal, gift packs and ice cream. The foundation is led by Francis Godenschweig, with the help of her family and a...

‘No special treatment for those born in exile’
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‘No special treatment for those born in exile’

Defence and Veterans Affairs Minister Frans Kapofi has dismissed suggestions by the Association of Dependents of Veterans of Namibia (ADVN) that children of living and deceased war veterans should get special recognition, access to welfare benefits and monthly stipends.  Members of ADVN last Tuesday took to the streets to demand an official response from Kapofi,...

Ohangwena ushers in new leadership
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Ohangwena ushers in new leadership

Joseph Kaula   EENHANA -The Ohangwena region ushered in a new era of political leadership last week as newly elected regional and local authority councillors took their oaths of office, marking the official start of their new term.  The swearing-in ceremony brought together leaders from across the region’s constituencies, reaffirming their commitment to service delivery...

Kirsten joins Cricket Namibia
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Kirsten joins Cricket Namibia

Cricket Namibia has appointed former South African cricketer and cricket coach, Gary Kirsten, as a consultant for the Namibian national men’s cricket team.  According to Cricket Namibia, Kirsten holds a rich international playing and coaching career and brings to the team a deep understanding of high-performance cricket and the potential to elevate Namibian cricket. Kirsten...

Namibia apewa omaano olwishi kuChina 
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Namibia apewa omaano olwishi kuChina 

Namibia okwa yakula ombautu yaxuuninwa yomaano oliwishi okudja koChina omafiku aa, oku dilila ko People republic of China. Olwishi vati ola nuninwa oku kwafela Namibia keemhito doshikukuta, oshoyo ondjala, nokupa ngaho ovanhu valye. Opoloyeka yokupa Namibia olwishi oili eudafano pokati koilongo ivali, nelalakano loku li kwafa oule weedula 2024/2025. Omupilima minista woshilongo Elijah Ngurare okwa...

Stolen ID leaves fisherman in debt
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Stolen ID leaves fisherman in debt

WALVIS BAY – A stolen identity card has turned into a financial nightmare for a Walvis Bay fisherman, who now finds himself burdened with debt and battling to clear his name. The fisherman, whose identity is known to New Era but withheld due to the financial implications of the fraud, says his ordeal began years...

Va tanga olixa yoomeme mOhangwena 
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Va tanga olixa yoomeme mOhangwena 

Auleria Wakudumo Omunashipundi shetanga moshilongo hano oNational Sports Commission Teofelus Alexandel okwa holola kutya olixa ei otai eta elunduluko lipe metanga loomeme moshitukulwa shaHangwena.  “Oule wefimbo, etanga lokeemhadi ola kala la talika ko onga oudano wootate. Ashike eshi nda tala omafamba taa fange etanga nena naashi eli tula mo moudano omu, etanga oudano wa keshe...