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Jessica High Five donates to schools and marginalised
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Jessica High Five donates to schools and marginalised

Zebaldt Ngaruka  OKAJOMBO – Miss Namibia semi-finalist Jessica Jaama Katjiteo, through her Foundation called Jessica High Five, donated stationery worth N$ 30 000 to schools and kindergartens in the Omaheke region’s Epukiro constituency recently.  The 26-year-old beauty contestant also gave sanitary pads, babies’ powdered milk, nappies, wipes, milk bottles and adult nappies worth N$7 000...

Nina celebrates career milestone with an e-book
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Nina celebrates career milestone with an e-book

After almost a decade featuring on our television screens, Nina Katangana is offering a comprehensive guide to mastering skills for effective communication, whether you are on television, YouTube, or any other platform. Her new e-book titled ‘The Art of Influence: A Masterclass in TV and Digital Presenting’ draws from nearly 20 years of experience in...

Beekeeper advocates for protective laws 
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Beekeeper advocates for protective laws 

OMEGA 1 – A beekeeper from Omega 1 within the Bwabwata National Park in Kavango East, David Mushavanga, has branded his honey as ‘Bushman honey’, and called on government to protect these crucial bee species.  This, he stressed, will be done through investing in beekeeping projects. Mushavanga said bees are vital for any ecosystem to...

MTC business training attracts huge interest
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MTC business training attracts huge interest

Atleast 40 candidates who applied for business training under the MTC 4 Life programme have commenced the hands-on three-week training in various trades such as upholstery, hairdressing styling, barbering, carpentry, welding, electricity and solar, and brick manufacturing. The training is being conducted in Ondangwa, Katima Mulilo, Swakopmund, and Windhoek.  Gervasiu Isaak (28) from Omitara in Omaheke...

FDI surges to N$114.9 billion on pro-investment reforms … hydrocarbon discoveries fuel attractive market
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FDI surges to N$114.9 billion on pro-investment reforms … hydrocarbon discoveries fuel attractive market

Namibia has recorded cumulative net foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows of N$114.9 billion since 2021, marking a resurgence in investor confidence fuelled by major hydrocarbon discoveries and sweeping reforms to create an attractive investment environment.  This was revealed on Wednesday in Windhoek during the launch of Namibia’s FDI report, which marked a significant moment for...

Opinion –  Key undertakings for the oil and gas in Namibia
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Opinion –  Key undertakings for the oil and gas in Namibia

There has been an alarming on the oil and gas industry worldwide.  This reveals that the exploration and production of oil and gas resources onshore and offshore on the continental shelf directly encompass certain issues of ownership of the resources and control over activities to exploit these resources. Therefore, even for the benefit and betterment...

Opinion – Women should be involved in decision-making 
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Opinion – Women should be involved in decision-making 

As a country and people, we are celebrating the achievements of gender equality and the empowerment of women in public and private sectors.  Currently, the 60% women representation on the executive level of the Government of the Republic of Namibia is one of the major milestones to be recorded in the history of our country. ...

Opinion – ELCRN at a crossroads: Urgent need for reconciliation reform
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Opinion – ELCRN at a crossroads: Urgent need for reconciliation reform

When the Evangelical Lutheran Church in the Republic of Namibia (ELCRN) unveiled its 2025 bishop election schedule, congregations everywhere exhaled in relief.  For the first time in years, there is a clear timeline: nominations from 15 May to 30 June, vetting and verification through mid-July, regional candidate forums in late July and August, the 27th...

Namibia’s nuclear dream valid – Expert 
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Namibia’s nuclear dream valid – Expert 

One of the foremost domestic experts in nuclear physics has encouraged Namibia to waste no time in including nuclear energy in the country’s energy mix.  Nuclear physicist Dr Nortin Titus said including nuclear in Namibia’s energy mix would ensure power reliability, sustainability and resilience to external price shocks.  Responding exclusively to New Era on Namibia’s...