Maria David Hesron Kapanga ETUNDA – Kambalanu Honecker, the former personal driver of Founding President Sam Nujoma, was more than just a chauffeur. He was a confidante, a silent observer to the inner workings of leadership, and a witness to some key moments that shaped the Namibian nation. Honecker shared his memories in an interview...
In the heart of Namibia’s post-independence era, some of the most iconic images of the nation’s first president – the late Founding President Sam Nujoma – were captured through the lens of a man who admired not just his leadership, but also his unique aura in front of the camera. Gerson Nghituwamata, a photographer with...
A dark cloud has covered Namibia and neighbouring countries if not the rest of Africa on 9 February, when President Nangolo Mbumba delivered the sad news of the passing of one of Namibia and Africa’s liberation struggle icons, Sam Shafiishuna Nujoma. I woke up to the devastating news on social media and was shocked as...
The passing of H.E. Dr Sam Shafiishuna Nujoma, Namibia’s Founding President and Father of the Nation, marks the end of an era. At 95, he leaves behind a legacy that will forever be etched in the hearts of Namibians, especially the youth, who have been privileged to witness the presence of such a great leader. ...
In the heart of Etunda, where the earth meets the sky, A son of the soil, with dreams that could fly. Samuel Nujoma, with courage so bold, A beacon of hope, a story retold. From Ongandjera’s cradle, his spirit took flight, Navigating storms, through the dark, endless night. Colonial deceit, a web thick and tight. ...
With less than five weeks before the term of the current members of Parliament ends, National Assembly Speaker Peter Hitjitevi Katjavivi (PK) is satisfied with their performance over the past five years. New Era’s Lahja Nashuuta (LN) touch base with Katjivivi. LN: What is your take on the performance of the crop of MPs? PK:...
Namibia’s stunning landscapes, ranging from arid deserts to lush riverine environments, present both opportunities and challenges for consulting engineers. While the diversity of the terrain showcases the country’s natural beauty, it also introduces unique complexities in planning and implementation of engineering projects. Consulting engineers must navigate a host of hurdles to deliver sustainable solutions in...
Lahja Nashuuta Chrissy Kaakunga-Hindjou, one of the civil servants to serve under the Founding President and Father of the Namibian Nation, Sam Shafaiishuna Nujoma, describes him as a reliable ally of the working class, an outstanding leader of the national liberation movement, and a statesman. “I am thankful for what he did for us as...
A great tree has fallen. The ground has been shaken. The founding father of the Namibian republic is no more. A nation is in mourning, and the world is in shock. A world without Founding President Sam Nujoma, which was unimaginable to many across this vast land, now stares us dead in the eye. His...
The emergence of Sam Shafiishuna Nujoma in politics gave hope to many hopeless Namibians who suffered colonial hardship. He was Godsent, and strongly took the fight by uniting women and men to push for freedom. Nujoma was first a leader of OPO, which was later renamed to Swapo. Under Swapo, he mobilised PLAN fighters to...