Taimi Haihambo EENHANA – Imwe yomeefikola di li moshitukulwa shaHangwena yedina Hifikepunye Pohamba, oya mona ekwafo loipakete yeeshi doHorse Mackerel i li 90, oushako voufila wepungu vo 20kg ve li 50 osho yo oupakete veeshi domeendooxa ve li 30, konima ya kala tai hepekwa kuNakaidi kaHalweenya. Omukunhufikola wopofikola Hifikepunye Pohamba Petrus Shikongo okwa ti okwa...
As Namibia prepares for the Regional and Local Authorities Council Elections scheduled for 26 November 2025, citizens are once again called to exercise their democratic right. Elections are the heartbeat of democracy, and every ballot cast will shape the governance and development of our communities for years to come. Too often, however, voters make decisions...
Kaviveterue Virere Osona village community activist Kephas Hembapu will contest for a seat in the Okahandja municipality during the November local and regional authority elections. Hembapu, who serves as the constituency coordinator of the Promise Land Residents Association (Plara), is campaigning to represent Osona residents in the municipality. He believes that by having a seat...
Minister of Finance Ericah Shafudah on Tuesday clarified the objectives of the National Youth Entrepreneurship Fund (NYEF), outlining its intended impact on youth empowerment, and contribution to national economic growth. Shafudah emphasised that the programme aligns with the sixth National Development Plan, under which the ministry has been tasked with the development of the NYEF...
Monika Amunyela Namibian artist Jackson Wahengo recently gave a heartfelt performance in Copenhagen, where he shared the stage with award-winning Togolese guitarist Alain Apaloo. The intimate and cozy concert was organized by Nova Concerts, an initiative led by Cuban-born Abel Alazo, known for showcasing music from around the world. The performance was more than just...
Maria Sheya The latest local film release, My F*k, Marelize!, dominated the box office last weekend, claiming the number one spot on the South African Top 10. This was despite stiff competition from international films, The Roses, Caught Stealing, and Afterburn. This is the first Afrikaans film to open at number one since Pad...
Kaviveterue Virere The Ministry of Education, Innovation, Youth, Sport, Arts and Culture, has officially pre-launched the 2025 National Readathon campaign under the theme “Read Namibia: Break the Silence, Build Minds – Focus on Mental Wellness.” The launch took place on Wednesday, 3 September, at Dagbreek School in Windhoek where Sarah Negumbo, director of the Namibia...
Namibia is facing rising pollution, urbanisation pressures, and a decline in its reputation as Africa’s cleanest country. To grasp the country’s environmental vision, objectives, and challenges, New Era journalist Lahja Nashuuta (LN) engaged Olimpio Nhuleipo (ON), Deputy Director of Environmental Affairs and Forestry and Head of the National Clean-Up Campaign. LN: The National Clean-Up Campaign...
Lahja Nashuuta For Martha !Ganes, public service has long been more than just a profession; it is a personal commitment to positively impacting her community. As a mother of two and a human resource officer at the Erongo Regional Council’s Directorate of Education, she has dedicated over 13 years to shaping lives, supporting teachers, and...
The loss of lives during the tragic Mariental accident is regrettable. The officers had given their all; dedication to the job at hand and a commitment to serve and protect Namibians to the end. They paid the ultimate sacrifice with their lives. With them were two civilians whose lives were also cut abruptly short. It...