Niamey (12) and Dante Marcus (16) are siblings united by their love for tennis, each competing in different age groups and at various levels. This year, both proudly represented Namibia, carrying with them not only national pride but also the hope that their passion for the sport would soon open new doors and opportunities. Signed...
For Julia Shilongo, transitioning from logistics and procurement to oil and gas was not a walk in the park. It became instead a journey of learning, personal growth and purpose. She said that working on complex Floating Production Storage and Offloading (FSPO) projects with SBM Offshore has ignited a passion for contributing to the country’s...
She yearned to be the Anna Nicodemus of local television and was equally captivated by broadcaster Tonateni Shidhudhu’s confidence and on-camera presentations, whose delivery left a lasting impression. These are the words of Josephina Simeon, an audio-visual journalist at the Namibia Press Agency (Nampa), where her passion for production truly came alive, working under the...
ǀAeǁgamsa xu Addis Ababas ǁga ra ǁkhanagaru tsî 39 400 ǀgapisi !hūbaiba xu hâ soab !nâ ta ge tita !gâi hō!âde ra Italieb !hūǁîra ti xōǀkhā ge ǂnôa i ra Namibiab xa ra !hoa !khaisa ge ǁnâu. ǁÎra ge ǀgam wekhena ge !khōǂgā hâ i saris Namibiab ǁgas khao!gâ, !khō ra ge kikide ra kōse,...
At an altitude of 39 400 feet, en route to Addis Ababa from Windhoek, I could not help but hear the excitement of an Italian couple sitting next to me. They were reflecting on their just-ended excursion in Namibia as they browsed through photos they had taken. My eyes and ears could not help wandering....
Just as Kamaizemi Hoveka, better known as KP Illest, was ready to take a break from music, a surprise international opportunity pulled him back into the spotlight. The upcoming performance in Ireland is more than just a global showcase; it’s a subtle rebellion against the pressure to reinvent himself and a way to use that...
National Assembly Speaker Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila says Namibia has been a trendsetter and leader in women’s affairs, peace and security since presiding over the UN Security Council in October 2000. Namibia has been consistently maintaining a prominent role in advancing the women, peace, and security framework, the speaker said. She further called for multilateral collaboration and...
Despite Namibia’s abundant natural resources, there is little to no local beneficiation, with raw materials such as marble and sandstone being exported raw — with the country importing the finished products. This was highlighted by outgoing South African high commissioner to Namibia, Thenjiwe Ethel Mtintso, during an exclusive interview with New Era, as her diplomatic...
Namibia and South Africa share warm relations that are deeply rooted in the joint struggle against colonialism and apartheid. Namibia’s stability and strong economic ties make it a natural strategic partner for South Africa. The two countries enjoy excellent and expanding bilateral cooperation across all levels, evidenced by the signing of over 150 agreements and...
Bertha Tobias has assured that her goal, through her podcast, Spotlight, and the work she will do with the CNN Academy, is to show Africa as a place of joy, abundance, and nuance, far beyond the tired tropes of poverty and despair. Tobias has been selected to be part of the Cable News Network (CNN)...