With deep sorrow, yet profound gratitude, Namibia bids farewell to a giant of history, the Founding President of the Republic of Namibia, Father of the Namibian Nation, and an indomitable liberation icon, Dr Sam Shafiishuna Nujoma. The passing of Namibia’s founding president and revered anti-apartheid icon marks the end of an era, not just for...
Culture is not in the blood. It is not something fixed that gets passed down generations. Culture is shaped by history, geography, and shared experiences. This is why the San, with their deep knowledge of Namibia’s arid terrain, would struggle to survive in the tundra of Siberia. It is why an Oshiwambo-speaking Namibian, though linked...
Experiencing heartbreak and betrayal in relationships has deeply affected many individuals in Namibia and beyond. The emotional wounds from failed romance and deep betrayal feel overwhelming, with the pain, anger, and grief seeming endless. This often results in feelings of sadness, depression, and a range of physical symptoms. Suppressing these emotions prolongs the suffering, and...
The pension arrangements for Namibian Members of Parliament (MPs) and other office bearers are governed by the Members of Parliament and Other Office-Bearers Pension Fund Act 20 of 1999, a framework distinct from general pension schemes in the country. This legislation sets it apart from other pension funds as it was specifically established by an...
WALVIS BAY— Namibia’s fishing industry continues to pocket millions from by-catches while the government only gets a fraction of the revenue, a report has unearthed. In 2023, the total landed value of by-catches stood at a staggering N$428 million. Of this, only 15%— approximately N$64 million— ended in the State’s coffers. The bulk of the...
Maggy Thomas CHARLES HILL – Nampa in 2010 sat down with Ludwig Stanley, the man credited with helping Founding President Sam Nujoma flee into neighbouring Botswana at the height of the struggle for liberation. This is his story. For the most part of their journey to the Botswana border, there was silence between the two...
Iuze Mukube Landless People’s Movement leader and chief change campaigner Bernadus Swartbooi has lauded the legacy of Founding President Sam Nujoma. Swartbooi said Nujoma’s contributions to the nation will be immortalised in history. He was speaking at the party’s press conference yesterday. He emphasised that Namibian history, particularly from the 60s, is incomplete without the...
NKURENKURU – The Kavango West region has joined the rest of the country in mourning founding president Dr Sam Nujoma who died on 8 February at a Windhoek hospital. The regional Governor Sirkka Ausiku remembered the departed leader as one who dedicated his entire life to the liberation and nation building of Namibia as a...
ADDIS ABABA— The election of six AU commissioners by the African Union (AU) Executive Council has been finalised. Now, Namibia stands to benefit from the newly elected leadership of the AU Commission after the SADC region secured strong representation. Speaking exclusively to New Era in Addis Ababa yesterday, international relations minister Peya Mushelenga highlighted key...
Swapo stalwart Ben Amathila fought back tears as he poignantly recalled his last visit to late Founding President Sam Nujoma, shortly before his passing. He shared a deeply personal moment, revealing how he left the room with a heavy heart, sensing that it was only a matter of time before Nujoma would depart. “I looked...