Iuze Mukube When we speak about human rights, particularly the right to access, we cannot depart from the foundational role of language. These were the sentiments of Martin Matsuib, coordinator of the Namibian Education Coalition of Civil Society Organisations (NECCSO) and secretary general of Endangered Languages Association of Namibia (ELAN). Speaking during a Human Rights...
Iuze Mukube The unlawful and intentional conduct of a 28-year-old resident of Rehoboth, of exposing pornographic content on his cellphone in 2018 to his eight-year-old, has earned him a fine in the amount of N$10 000 on Tuesday. This was an order during the accused’s, who shall not be named to protect the identity of...
Lahja Nashuuta Omupopiliko gwehangano lyo-MTC, ngoka e li wo omukwatelikomeho gwoshikondo shomahwahwameko nomayambidhidho John Ekongo ota kunkilile aakwashigwana opo ya kale uupathi nokukotokela ookalyamupombo pethimbo lyomatango omanene. Ekongo momushangwa ngono a tumine kiikundaneki, okwa li a kunkilile aakwashiwana opo yaa ye moonkundathana naantu kaaye ya shi nokugandja omawukwatya nomauthemba gawo momakwatathano gopangodhi koonankali yokegulu. Ekongo...
Hilma Nalupe The Namibian U/21 women’s hockey team showed immense resilience and grit on Wednesday in their classification match against Austria at the Junior Hockey World Cup in Santiago, Chile. Despite a determined performance and disciplined play, the team fell short with a 1–3 defeat. This fixture was their second-last classification match, part of the...
Now that the Regional Councils and Local Authorities elections are done and dusted, hard work awaits those who made the grade. The ultimate aim of the election was not just to have bodies in place, but more about having representatives of the people who will advance their interests. The election provided a level playing...
Psychological effects are not readily apparent and are difficult to discern for an ordinary individual. The survivor and those who premeditated human behaviour comprehend this well. According to Karakurt and Silver (2013), young adults are facing psychological distress, and this affects them conventionally and those near to them secondarily. Sexual abuse is any activity or...
Adolf Kaure New councilors in various constituencies were sworn in after the recently concluded 2025 Regional Council and Local Authority elections, while some were re-elected in their roles around the country. New Era continues to feature the councillors in the upcoming weeks as detailed below: Hardap Region The Hardap Region has a total population of...
Adolf Kaure The 2025 Swakopmund Fashion Week (SFW) left fashionistas and fashion lovers mesmerised by the dazzling display of an array of stunning garments. From start to finish, the event, which took place from 4 to 6 December, showed immense talent. According to organiser Christ Laolange Shameulu, the showstopping event was a resounding success and...
Matheus David When Paulus Kornelius speaks about Kwafela Oshiwana Foundation, his voice carries the weight of a calling. He remembers clearly the moment the idea came to him, “a dream of the voice saying ‘help the nation’.” From that moment, the vision took root, and on 3 June 2020, during the uncertainty brought on by...
Matheus David The Ministry of Education, Innovation, Youth, Sports, Arts and Culture, this week, held the official launch of the National Consultations on the Draft Namibia Cultural and Creative Industry Strategy 2025–2030. The event brought together government officials, United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (Unesco) representatives, cultural practitioners and members of the creative sector....