Back when I was finishing university, life did not exactly wait for a soft landing. My family’s breadwinner passed away. Suddenly, I was not just grieving but also job-hunting. I found myself internships in the events, communications and activations space. For a brief moment, I actually enjoyed it. I was young, energetic and foolishly believed...
Human resources (HR) has long been seen as the custodian of employee advocacy. In Western contexts, this often meant managing union relations and nurturing internal talent through structured development programmes. But in Africa, the HR journey has followed a different path – one shaped by the continent’s unique socio-political transitions, from colonial rule to independence,...
Iuze Mukube A Windhoek teacher, accused of allegedly raping a 13-year-old boy, told Magistrate Linus Samunzala yesterday that he was assaulted by members of the special fields force while in custody on Tuesday. Rohan Bezuidenhout (27) appeared in the Windhoek Magistrate’s Court yesterday for the continuation of his bail hearing. He said that during the...
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has made no secret of her ambition to empower the youth. Most pressing is the rising number of youth unemployment, which the President admits is worrying and requires immediate intervention. She has elevated the approach to calls for tangible programmes and projects to realise objectives associated with youth empowerment. This sets a...
During his inaugural address to the Omusati Regional Council, governor Immanuel Shikongo (IS) laid out bold plans to enhance infrastructure, agriculture, youth development and service delivery. In this conversation with New Era journalist Lahja Nashuuta (LN), Shikongo shares his vision, accomplishments and the challenges the region is facing. LN: Governor, congratulations on your appointment as...
Iuze Mukube A 30-year-old resident of Mariental, accused of multiple charges in relation to the death of his girlfriend, Hannelie Swartbooi (16), pleaded not guilty to all counts yesterday. Isak Blockstaan is facing the charges of murder, rape, defeating or obstructing the course of justice or attempt thereto, and two counts of assault. After tendering...
Colonialisation has transformed African societies in ways that continue to shape them today. Africans relied on their knowledge systems and traditions to maintain cultural and spiritual identities prior to colonial encroachment. Because their rhythm of life was linked to land, kinship, and customs that fostered social cohesion, these systems provided both sustenance and balance. Empires...
GENEVA – Israel’s expanded offensive in the Gaza Strip, aimed at conquering Gaza City and targeting the remaining Hamas strongholds in the besieged Palestinian territory, is “intolerable”, the Red Cross said yesterday. The Israeli military’s plan, which includes the call-up of roughly 60 000 reservists, has deepened fears that the campaign will worsen the already...
KAMPALA – Uganda has agreed to receive migrants who do not qualify to remain in the United States, a foreign ministry official said Thursday, in Washington’s latest attempt to speed up deportations.US President Donald Trump’s administration has negotiated arrangements to send people to third countries, among them El Salvador and Eswatini, which have been fiercely...
Hilma Nalupe The stage is set for one of the most exciting weekends on Namibia’s youth sporting calendar, as the Capricorn Schools Netball League finals take place this weekend at the Windhoek Gymnasium and United Netball Courts. Now in its ninth year, the league has grown into a nationwide platform for school netball, drawing more...