Auleria Wakudumo The Minister of Education, Innovation, Youth, Sports, Arts and Culture, Sanet Steenkamp, has responded to concerns raised by teachers following the reduction and in some cases removal of bush (remoteness and hardship) allowances. Steenkamp told New Era that the review was necessary and long overdue. She explained that the process was guided by...
Lahja Nashuuta OSHAKATI – Oshakati mayor Leonard Hango says the town is ready for business ahead of the Oshakati Totem Expo 2026. The expo is scheduled to take place from 29 May to 06 June 2026. In an interview with New Era last week, Hango called on both local and international investors to come and invest...
WALVIS BAY – Walvis Bay’s own singer-songwriter, Salvador Mouers, cemented his place in the entertainment industry with the launch of his extended play (EP), Binne, during a live performance in Walvis Bay recently. His music is rooted in faith, family and personal storytelling. He previously performed in groups such as Contagious Africa and Brazze vani...
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has warned Swapo leaders against internal divisions and misinformation, saying such threats could weaken the ruling party. Nandi-Naditwah made the remarks on Saturday at the party’s headquarters in Windhoek as she officially opened the Central Committee meeting, during which Kadiva Hamutumwa and Sakarias Nendongo from the Namibia Exile Kids Association (NEKA), alongside...
Namibia’s hard-hitting super middleweight Paulinus Ndjolonimus, popularly known as ‘John John’, produced a brave and determined performance but ultimately suffered defeat against Denmark’s undefeated Jacob Bank in a high-stakes international bout. As has become characteristic of the Namibian fighter, Ndjolonimus opened the contest cautiously, taking time to assess his opponent and settle into his rhythm....
When an afro-soul remix of Stromae’s 2013 hit song ‘Papaoutai’ pulled in millions of digital views and streams earlier this year, many listeners around the world, including Namibians, believed it was a genuine human performance. The song was generated using artificial intelligence (AI), a technology capable of creating music by simulating human voice and composing...
In many organisations today, marketing, communication, and public relations are often treated as if they are the same. It is not unusual to hear, “the marketing team will handle it,” even when the task involves media engagement, internal messaging (communication), or protecting the organisation’s reputation (public relations). While these functions often work closely together, each...
WASHINGTON – US Secret Service agents bundled Donald Trump from the stage as shots rang out Saturday at a media gala, in what the president later described as an attack by a “would-be assassin.” Armed guards opened fire at the gunman who charged through a security checkpoint just outside the ballroom of the hotel where...
The ruling party Swapo, will today officially open their headquarters’ new building in Windhoek. This coincides with its 66th anniversary celebration. The new building is fully packed with supporters and food vendors as they wait to celebrate and hear speeches from the national party leaders.Photo: Swapo
Ma/Gaisa meets Oviritje: The ‘Best of Both Worlds’ music concert is drawing a growing crowd at the Khomasdal stadium in Windhoek. Video: Limba Mupetami