World leaders have en masse praised late Founding President Sam Nujoma for his tenacity, dubbing him a visionary leader whose heroism towards independence will never be forgotten. Leading the tributes was Tanzania’s Samia Suluhu Hassan, who said she is deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Nujoma. “A freedom fighter, a Pan-Africanist and a...
Namibian founding president Sam Nujoma died in a Windhoek hospital on Saturday evening. He was 95. President Nangolo Mbumba broke the news on NBC TV moments ago, noting that the government will soon announce a period of mourning for the late anti-apartheid activist. Nujoma served as Namibia’s first president between 1990 and 2005. He was...
Local filmmaker Nahenda Matheus believes that one obstacle to the boom of the Namibian film industry is the lack of access to production. Based on her research, potential filmmakers do not know where and how to access the material. The multi-media journalist said that based on enquiries through TikTok, people said they do not know...
The Namibian Society of Composers and Authors of Music (Nascam) is pleading with its members to ensure they have bank accounts to ensure a smooth payment system. The organisation’s CEO, Albert Nicanor, said they have signed up with the newly-launched MTC Maris system, a flexible and cost-effective solution for paying MTC-registered and active users. This will...
In July 2023, 34-year-old Ngerikomukuenu Tjihukununa was diagnosed with stage four endometriosis. This was a shocking recount, as she had never heard of the condition before. The World Health Organisation states that endometriosis affects approximately 190 million women and people assigned female at birth worldwide. Endometriosis is a chronic, inflammatory, gynaecologic disease, marked by the...
OUTJO – In a distance from shops and restaurants in the centre of Outjo, clearly visible to passersby, is a group of Ovahimba and Ovazembas, mostly comprising women and children. Susan Muhume (18), in a soft tone orates a selling pitch expected to be done by an elder, as she convinces this publication to purchase...
The One Economy Foundation (ONE) recently hosted its second Effective Parenting Seminar. It was tailored for young women under 25, focusing on reproductive health and career guidance to help them navigate motherhood. Sisco Amunyela (25), said this seminar comes at an opportune time, as she has gained invaluable knowledge as a mother. “Being a mother...
TSUMEB – Chief Santos Football Club’s chairperson Lilongeni Gurney Geiseb told New Era Sport that the team’s downfall can be attributed to the lack of grooming, which they are working hard on. The 62-year-old club is sponsored by Consolidated Copper Corporation (CCC), highlighting the mining company’s commitment to using football as a platform for positive...
This weekend saw a hype of activities in the capital, including Miss Petite, Mister and Miss Supranational Namibia, being crowned on Saturday at Protea and Hilton hotels, respectively. Miss Petite Global Namibia Josephine Shaapopi said this is not just a dream come true, but a reflection of her dedication. “This is resilience and perseverance. Going...
Close friends and music enthusiasts will remember the late Allain Villet (37), popularly known as AliThatDude as a musical brother, an outright genius who left a huge dent in the Namibian music industry. Kamaaizemi Hoveka also known as KP Illest remembers creating projects and being unable to continue without AliThatDude’s magical touch. “Ali was musically...