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...
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...
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...
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...
Gender equality acts as a mirror reflecting rights and opportunities that benefit both genders, whether male or female, boys or girls. It is essentially a fair distribution of resources and power between men and women in both rural and urban areas. The positive effects of gender equality can create a balanced society, especially when resources...
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...
KAMPALA – When the giant landfill in Uganda’s capital Kampala collapsed a year ago, Zamhall Nansamba thought she was hearing an airplane taking off. Then came screams and a massive wave of garbage rushing toward her, tearing up trees as it went. Nansamba (31) grabbed her children and ran. She was luckier than most, the...
Lahja Nashuuta The Affirmative Repositioning (AR) Movement says it will not nominate career politicians in the upcoming 2025 Regional and Local Authority Elections. They instead plan to nominate grassroots leaders such as unemployed youth, teachers, community organisers, unionists and activists. Addressing a media conference yesterday, AR spokesperson George Kambala said the movement is ready to...