Lahja Nashuuta Behind the scenes of Namibia’s public service healthcare system is a committed young civil servant. His daily goal is to provide smooth access to medical aid for all public servants and their families. This week, New Era met Salomo Tangi Mweuyange Salomo, a 30-year-old administrative officer at the Ministry of Finance and Social...
The merging of the ministries of fisheries and agriculture underscored the government’s commitment to growing the primary industries. Added to this is another vital ministry – that of land reform. Combined, the ‘merger’ places agriculture at the centre of focus as a formidable industry. This is because the Namibian agricultural sector directly and indirectly impacts...
The boy child is often perceived as strong, emotionless and resilient by default. Society has painted a picture of a man who must endure silently, provide without complaint, and succeed without faltering. But today, I want to say to every boy and man reading this: you are allowed to feel, seek help and grow into...
OPUWO – The annual Ondangwa Masters Football Club tournament is returning after a year-long hiatus and is set to take place this weekend at the Andimba Toivo Ya Toivo Sports Field in Ondangwa, promising a larger and improved event. The youth and legends tournament, which began in 2023, was created to serve as a foundation...
Zebaldt Ngaruka Namibia’s popular racehorse Starlile from Okahandja Racing (OR) is set to retire next month. This was confirmed to New Era Sport by Judge Katanga, the OR vice president. He said the ageing thoroughbred horse will bid farewell to one of the country›s popular sports. The Okahandja-based racehorse won several top awards in competitions...
ACCRA – Ghanaian defence and environment ministers died on Wednesday when a military helicopter carrying three crew members and five passengers crashed in a forest south of the country, the presidency announced. Footage aired by Joy News showed the wreckage burning in a heavily wooded area before confirming that ministers Edward Omane Boamah and Ibrahim...
JOHANNESBURG – South African president Cyril Ramaphosa engaged United States (US) president Donald Trump ahead of the US’ announcement to impose 30% tariffs on the country’s exports yesterday. The leaders agreed to continue further discussions, according to the government. The South African government has been working hard to negotiate the removal of tariffs, the highest...
Matheus David The Bank of Namibia launched a national Financial Inclusion Awareness Campaign on Tuesday, a flagship initiative aimed at promoting awareness on equitable access to financial services and deepening the quality and usage of those services across the country. The campaign forms part of the bank’s broader commitment to ensuring that every Namibian, regardless...
Zebald Ngaruka Otjombinde- kansela ogu ana karamo ngesi momukunda horowero gwaOtjombinde Wnzel Kavaka tasikama hena ngesi rwauvalli omu nakakara kandindate gwaSWAPO momahoroworo gana kuwiza goukansela ntani ndango zonodoropa aga gana kukakarako mwa Mangundu mvhura zeezi. Mugwanekedi gombunga zaSWAPO moOtjombinde Tjovavi Tjituka kayinkondopekere kosayitunga zaNew Era asi Kavaka kavamutumbwire omu kakere gelike kutupu ogu kahere kumurwanesa...
Taimi Haihambo OSHALI – In the heart of Oshali village in the Ohangwena region, a group of dedicated rural parents, whose children attend Sackaria Shikudule Combined School have come together to build hostel facilities, making it easier for their children to stay closer to school and focus on their studies. Ileni Hilaria, one of the...