The return of artefacts to their countries of origin is not just an act of repatriation, but an opportunity for healing and reconnecting with cultural roots, said Tuuda Haitula, the museum development officer at the Museums Association of Namibia. He added that museums in Namibia and elsewhere should be prepared to safeguard these returned items,...
The co-chair of the Global Council on Inequality, AIDS and Pandemics, Monica Geingos, said to effectively end the AIDS pandemic and prepare for future health crises, there is a need to confront the complex web of inequalities that exacerbate these challenges. The Council is composed of global experts from academia, government, civil society, international development...
The World Health Organisation (WHO) and its stakeholders have been conducting outreach programmes in Kunene to sensitise people about health and nutrition. A resident of Okahozu, Vekoruavi Tjambiru, said she is elated that her 11-month-old baby was checked and is in good health. “I am so happy that my baby was thoroughly checked because I...
It is about time that Namibians take charge of the well-being of children and ensure that they are well taken care of in terms of education and other key needs, said motivational speaker Christmas Mutota. Affectionately known as Dr Mutota for his aspirations to become a medical doctor, the six-year-old frequently shares insights on the...
It was in 2011 when Enigard Nenghwanya entered the doors of the SOS Children’s Village in Khomasdal to seek refuge and comfort, and ultimately have some place to call home. Now a second-year Namibia University of Science and Technology accounting student, the vicenarian reflects and looks back, appreciating the work of the village as it...
The mining industry employed some 18 000 people last year, including contractors. In terms of permanent employees, about 8 900 people were recruited, 97% of whom are Namibians. This was revealed by Chamber of Mines CEO Veston Malango. He said these numbers were mostly attainable from Chamber members, which include mining giants such as Namdeb,...
After being in the creative space for eight years, Namibian printmaker and sculptor Elisia Nghidishange is still passionate about art, a craft she has no desire to let go of, redefining herself through her latest solo project House of Connection. Launched by the National Art Gallery of Namibia and StArt Art Gallery, this latest body...
There is a new bank in town called Access Bank, which was issued with a provisional licence by the Bank of Namibia. New Era journalist Paheja Siririka (PS) engaged the Head of the Access Bank Namibian project, Oluseun Onasoga (OO), on their operations in Namibia, and their niche in the sector. Issues discussed include the...
The Chamber of Mines chief executive Veston Malango has admitted that to a certain extent, mines in Namibia have been in denial over the immense presence of tuberculosis (TB), as there is no sufficient screening at sites. “That is because we have not done screening at the mines to establish that we have a problem,...
Two representatives from Namibia’s Sixth Session of the Children’s Parliament engaged in discussions at the recent Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU 149) Assembly held in Geneva, Switzerland, advocating legislative measures concerning school meal programmes. Prisha Mokotjomela, who chairs the committee focused on children’s rights and climate change, along with Gerson Neumbo, the chairperson of the committee on...