Botswana continued its solidarity and offering solace after the death of president Hage Geingob by hosting a memorial service yesterday in that country’s capital, Gaborone, stating that Namibia’s loss is an equal loss to the Batswana.
Author: Paheja Siririka (Paheja Siririka)
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Qualification without experience is meaningless
FORMER New Era intern João Adriano (23) says his first expectation of working for the publication was to learn more about the media industry and acquire more skills because qualifying in a particular field alone is not enough for one to succeed.
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Botswana lobbies against UK’s trophy hunting bill
Botswana is spearheading the call to stop a UK bill banning the import of trophy hunting, citing severe impacts including the communities dependent on the income of management of hunting in Africa.
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From HIV patient to life-saving case manager
With the double onslaught of being diagnosed with tuberculosis and HIV, Scholastica Goagoses (48) took the blow very hard, leading to the abuse of alcohol and not taking treatments seriously.
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UNFPA: One in three Namibian women experience violence
Nearly one in three Namibian women have experienced physical violence, while approximately one in four have endured sexual violence, UNFPA representative Ericka Goldson has said.
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Fighting the endless battle of youth and drugs
During a Boys to Men seminar held over the weekend in Windhoek, a pressing issue discussed was the concerning involvement of youth in drugs and substance abuse.
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Farming requires patience and determination
Small livestock farmer Elizabeth Eigowas (60) was on the verge of giving up farming after her livestock died due to drought, but a donation of 21 goats by the Environment Investment Fund of Namibia (EIF) and partners recently, made her change her mind.
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Safeguarding and preserving the blue economy
Brazil would like to tap into avenues such as security to safeguard the interests of the two nations so that Namibia can fully realise her potential and make a mark in the blue economy.
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Balance school and extracurricular activities
African Stars midfielder Ronald Stigga Ketjijere said it is crucial for young boys who are passionate about sport to strike a balance with schoolwork. If they are unable to do so, they must sacrifice sport and concentrate on education.
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NGOs not for power or profit
THE convenor of World Non-Governmental Organisation Day, Ronny Dempers, says these institutions do not exist to acquire power or to make money but to uplift the societies they serve.