Monika Amunyela Gonkenda Isai Sipunga, also known as FortyEight (MoneyBagzz), is creating a space for himself in the hip hop scene, turning personal struggle into a unique sound. The artist is originally from Tsumeb. “Whenever I felt sad or afraid, I turned to music, it became my therapy,” he said. Raised in a home filled...
Namibia’s development challenge is not a lack of plans, but weak implementation. Strengthening governance systems is essential to restoring public trust and improving service delivery. The country has no shortage of policies, strategies, and national plans. From Vision 2030 to successive National Development Plans and sector-specific frameworks, government objectives are clearly articulated and publicly endorsed....
JOHANNESBURG – Four South African men lured into fighting for Russian forces in Ukraine returned home on Wednesday, the foreign ministry said. Their arrival comes days after South African President Cyril Ramaphosa held talks with his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin, on the return of South Africans caught up in the Ukraine war. It was not...
WASHINGTON – A Catholic diocese in New Jersey has agreed to pay US$180 million (about N$2.9 billion) to settle hundreds of sexual abuse claims, the US parish’s bishop said this week. The settlement from the Diocese of Camden, near Philadelphia, will cover more than 300 survivors of sexual abuse in connection to incidents committed by...
Cabinet decisions were issued at the first and second meetings held on 2 February 2026 and 10 February 2026: Report of the Cabinet Retreat Held at the Namibia Institute of Public Administration and Management from 4 to 5 December 2025 The Cabinet took note of the Report and directed various offices/ministries/agencies to act in their...
A recent article suggested that recruiters focus primarily on candidates who speak good English. It sparked conversation, frustration, and in some cases, quiet confirmation of what many job seekers already believe.It’s also important to acknowledge that perception matters. If candidates believe fluency is the main gatekeeper to opportunity, we must address that perception honestly.In my...
LAGOS – Jihadist fighters have killed scores of people and destroyed seven villages in raids in northwestern Nigeria’s Kebbi state, the police told AFP yesterday. Members of the Lakurawa group attacked villages in the Bui district of Arewa northern region at around 1:15 pm Wednesday, said Kebbi state police spokesman Bashir Usman.A security report seen...
The conclusion of the India–European Union Free Trade Agreement (India–EU FTA) marks a historic milestone in India’s global economic engagement and signals the emergence of a new era of trusted, forward-looking trade partnerships. It is not only a milestone in relations between two major economic powers, but also a signal of India’s growing role as...
Adolf Kaure Over 23% of urban residents in Khomas do not have access to flushing toilets. This is according to the Namibia Statistics Agency (NSA) Khomas 2023 Census Regional Profile report, which was launched this week by Khomas region Governor Sam Shafiishuna Nujoma. The report’s data indicates that 16.9% of urban residents in the Khomas region...
Zebaldt Ngaruka The Namibia Horse Racing Association (NHRA) will hold its annual general meeting (AGM) in the capital on Saturday. NHRA was established in 1997 and officially recognised by the Namibia Sports Commission in 2011. The association currently comprises 14 racing clubs nationwide. Chantelle Mouton, NHRA spokesperson, informed New Era Sports that all affiliated clubs...