Namibia stands at a crossroads. With 70% of our population under 35, we possess what many nations can only dream of: a young, energetic demographic capable of driving innovation, production, and economic transformation. Regretfully, we are also burdened by soaring unemployment rates, a growing semi-skilled workforce, and a tertiary education system that seems to operate...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
JUBA – South Sudan yesterday said it had reached an agreement with warring parties for it to secure a key oil field in Sudan near the border after the site was seized by paramilitaries. Kordofan, where the Heglig oil field lies, has become the epicentre of the Sudanese civil war after the paramilitary Rapid Support...
Zebaldt Ngaruka OHAMBO JATATE – The popular Epukiro annual Festive tournament, comprising football and netball, is starting on Saturday at Okovimburu Sports ground in the Omaheke region. The competition, under the auspices of the Epukiro Sport Council (ESC), is also marking its 40th anniversary, following its establishment in 1985. Speaking to New Era Sports on...
About three weeks ago, I wrote an article arguing that Namibia needs a socialist leader for social and economic growth. It was published in both the New Era newspaper and the Namibian Economist. I unexpectedly stirred some controversy with that piece. I have received lunch invitations and text messages praising my bold advocacy for socialism,...
Matheus David Ehangano loKwafela Oshiwana Foundation olo la ndulukilwe momudo 2020 ola pewa omapya e li 32. Omapya okwa yandjwa kovaleli vopamifyuululwakalo, opo a dule okulimwa, mo mu dje oipalwifa oyo tai xupifa oshiwana pomafimbo omaudjuu. Paulus Kornelius oku li omutotipo wehangano Kwafela Oshiwana Foundation, okwa ti ehangano eli ola totwa po nelalakano lokukwafela oshiwana...