Talibeh Hydara Paheja Siririka Namibia celebrated 34 years of nationhood on 21 March 2024, a pomp and fanfare attained through blood and tears, but an important tool of this hard-fought independence is hardly ever mentioned – education. In 1976, during the peak years of independence struggles across southern Africa, the first batch of Namibian students arrived...
KHORIXAS – Namibia has so far recorded 28 malaria deaths this year. In relation to the statistics, four deaths were recorded in Katima Mulio, three at Onandjokwe State Hospital, two in Oshakati, one in Gobabis, two in Okongo and three from Engela. More deaths were recorded in Andara, where three people died: one from Windhoek,...
Paheja Siririka Pricilla Mukokobi With more than 60% of Africa’s population under the age of 35, the youth holds immense potential to shape the continent’s future. These sentiments were echoed by African youth leaders on Monday during the celebration of the International Youth Day in Burkina Faso. The annual commemoration, organised by the National Youth...
The HotPocket Band takes pride in playing a role in the music industry, and is keen on a journey to establishing itself as a premier live music band. The band was formed in 2018 as the Namibia Annual Music Awards (Namas) in-house band, known then as the King’s Band. In 2021, after the Namas, the...
Media personality Robyn Nakaambo has strongly suggested that those in the entertainment and music industry should ensure they broaden their spectrum and own spaces, even in foreign countries. She scooped the award for Entertainment Presenter of the Year at the Basadi Music Awards in Johannesburg, South Africa, over the weekend. “It feels surreal I am...
The United Kingdom continues to be plagued with anti-immigration outbursts as far-right protests and vandalism continue to create fear among locals. The message is clear from the far-right protestors: asylum-seekers must vacate the country. International relations minister Peya Mushelenga told New Era that his office is closely monitoring with concern the unrest and violence that...
Shona Ngava Now in grade 10 at age 24, Paulus Paulus never gave in to societal pressure of giving up on his education when he started school at 15 years. Currently enrolled at Oshikoto Senior Secondary School, the determined learner said life tends to be hard at times, but his determination to pursue education is...
Health minister Dr Kalumbi Shangula says the statistics around cancer are sobering as many Namibians continue to die from the disease, putting a huge strain on healthcare resources. “About one in five people develop cancer of one type or the other in their lifetime. Approximately one in nine men and one in 12 women die...
South African Afro pop group Mafikizolo is heading to Namibia after a fruitful team-up and caucus by Amorlamor Promotions, Events Solutions and Kasi Vibe Namibia, andthey will be performing in Windhoek on 16 August. The classic Emlanjeni hitmakers have stood the test of time. Their career in the music industry spans over two decades. The...
Unemployment, mental health issues, gender-based violence and lack of male role models for young boys in the community of Outapi enticed Pandeni Ekandjo to create a safe space for the boy child to be guided and empowered. Through his foundation, the African Boy Child Foundation, the full-time teacher provides programmes tailored to the needs and...