Lahja Nashuuta Namibia’s journey to independence is a story of courage, sacrifice, and resilience. For Cassinga survivor Karin Nangula Namboga Shikalepo, this journey began in her childhood, shaped by fear, hope, and the fight for freedom. Early life in Oshilemba Shikalepo was born on September 30, 1962, in Oshilemba, Omusati Region, as the oldest of...
Lahja Nashuuta Before the war, Oukwandongo was a thriving rural settlement, 35 kilometres south of Outapi. Known for its fertile Omahangu fields, rich grazing land, and cultural ties with neighbouring Angola, the village was once a bustling hub where families lived in peace. But everything changed during the liberation struggle when South African soldiers took...
Lahja Nashuuta As Namibia celebrates Heroes’ Day tomorrow, Fransina Ndateelela Kahungu, Secretary of the Swapo Party Women’s Council, said Namibian women’s dedication to the country’s liberation struggle was unquestionable. “They were on par with men, and in some respects, exceeded men’s commitment,” Kahungu told New Era. She explained that during Namibia’s fight for independence, women...
Hilma Nalupe On Heroes’ Day, Namibians reflect on the sacrifices that secured the nation’s freedom. For Brave Warriors head coach and former captain Collin Benjamin, core values of sacrifice, service, and responsibility are central to how he leads the national football team. Benjamin believes the Brave Warriors serve a symbolic role in the country’s history. ...
PORT SUDAN – Sudan’s paramilitary Rapid Support Forces shelled a hospital in North Darfur’s besieged city of El-Fasher and abducted six women and two children from a displacement camp, rescuers and a medic said yesterday. El-Fasher, under RSF siege for over a year, is the last major city in western Darfur still held by the...
Mulisa Simiyasa KATIMA MULILO – War veterans in the Zambezi region recalled the heroic death ofthe first commander of the People’s Liberation Army of Namibia (PLAN) Tobias Hainyeko, who was shot and killed at Katima Mulilo on 18 May 1967. He was killed on 18 May 1967 in an exchange of gunfire, with the enemy...
LONDON – New recruit Eberechi Eze will create “magic moments” and take Arsenal toa different level, according to Gunners manager Mikel Arteta. Eze was presented to the Emirates crowd shortly before Arsenal’s 5-0 thrashing of Leeds that took the north London club to the top of the Premier League table early in the season. The...
Hilma Nalupe The 2025 Capricorn Schools Netball League Finals were a true celebration of team spirit, determination and school pride as students, parents and supporters gathered in large numbers to cheer for their teams at the Windhoek Gymnasium netball courts over the weekend. Now in its ninth year, the league has established itself as one...
WALVIS BAY – The Namibian Ports Authority (Namport) officially launched its first-ever 7-A-Side Corporate Soccer Tournament on Wednesday, themed ‘Score Goals for a Greater Cause’. The event aims to promote wellness, community involvement and local economic participation. The tournament is currently targeted at Walvis Bay corporate companies, with plans to expand to include more sport...
GOBABIS – Namibia Premier League outfit Young African will play their upcoming Confederation of African Football (CAF) Cup home match against Eswatini’s Royal Leopards in Francistown, Botswana, next month. The match is scheduled for Saturday, 20 September, at 15h00 at the Obed Itani Chilume Stadium. Young African’s manager Maleagi Ngarizemo told Nampa that the unavailability...