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...
After taking part in the Nedbank Kapana Cook-off competition three times, Heinz Bank (30) finally scoops top prize. The professional chef was part of the third preliminary round in the Kapana Cook-Off competition that recently took place in Windhoek, where three contestants qualified for the competition’s final slated, for 24 August in Ongwediva. Bank walked...
LÜDERITZ – Three decades after independence, there are mixed feelings about the arts and entertainment industry’s growth and financial potential, with some stating that more needs to be done, while others believe the industry has vast potential. A sculptor from Lüderitz, Paul Herero (39), strongly believes the arts industry can be bankable if the right...
It is important for local artists to be exposed to international space – not only to promote local music, but to showcase their amazing talents, said Joel Nambuli, the group coordinator of African Vocals. African Vocals, a group started by five friends in Swakopmund, now comprises 19 singers from different ethnic groups. The group recently...
The port city of Lüderitz is experiencing an industrial awakening because of the recent discoveries of offshore oil and gas reserves, and an ambitious N$10 billion greenhydrogen development near the city. New Era journalist Paheja Siririka (PS) sat down with the town’s mayor, Phillippus Albertus Balhao (PAB), for a one-on-one discussion on the town’s development...
Paheja Siririka Pricilla Mukokobi The New Era last week embarked on a stakeholders’ engagement session in Lüderitz on the margins of the Miss Teen and Miss Namibia beauty pageants to familiarise itself with the prospects of the town, and seek ways of covering more compelling stories. New Era CEO Christof Maletsky said it is important...
Battling a kidney disease is harrowing, and conforming and keeping up with the recommended diet is challenging to many who do not have the financial means. Kidney dialysis patient Simon Halweendo (42) said it is tough keeping to his diet as it is expensive. He is not allowed to eat fats and food with high...
Namibian corporates are throwing their weight to anchor the sustainable feet of the Namibia National Internship Programme (NNIP), with the Namibia Institute of Pathology (NIP) being the latest to bolster the programme with N$300 000. The collaborative partnership seeks to aid the development of young Namibians, and drive the country to become a knowledge-based economy....