Heather Erdmann REHOBOTH – With the spirit to promote Rehoboth as the hub of jazz music, organisers hosted the International Jazz Day 2026 celebration. It is a collaboration between the Ministry of Education, Innovation, Youth, Sport, Arts and Culture (MEIYSAC), the Hardap Regional Council and Rehoboth Town Council (RTC). International Jazz Day is celebrated annually...
Every year, May 5th is a date that, to many, may pass like any other. Yet, across Namibia in clinics, health centres, and hospitals, midwives stand at the very beginning of life. This day, marked globally as the International Day of the Midwife (IDM), is more than a celebration. For midwives, it is a moment...
China implemented a zero tariff policy on imports from 53 African countries with which it has diplomatic ties on 1 May 2026. An import tariff is a tax levied on goods imported from a foreign country. This policy means that African exports to China will no longer be subject to import duties upon entry into...
I am curious by nature; no apologies. That curiosity drives me beneath the surface, into the patterns and seasons of life where meaning often hides. I view events through a generational lens: that things are not always what they seem in the chronos of time. I am particularly drawn to the ancient story of the...
Iuze Mukube A 42-year-old teacher, accused of allegedly coercing a school hostel boy under the age of 16 into touching his private parts, has been granted bail in the Grootfontein Magistrate’s Court. The accused, Alexis Awaseb, faces charges including rape, committing an immoral act with a child under the age of 16, bribery, two counts of...
Opuwo Town Council Chief Executive Officer, Matjandjara Tjihuura-Katurota, has reaffirmed the council’s commitment to delivering essential services despite mounting challenges, calling on residents and investors to “trust the process” as the town undergoes transformation. In an interview with New Era this week, Tjihuura-Katurota outlined the council’s vision, key achievements, ongoing challenges, and emerging investment opportunities...
Namibia stands at the precipice of transformative economic growth. With emerging opportunities in energy, natural resources, and green industrialisation, the potential for our nation is undeniable. The Namibia Green Hydrogen Strategy estimates the creation of a significant amount of new jobs by 2030, alongside significant local content manufacturing. Yet, as I discussed at the recent...
Lahja Nashuuta Reinhold Mutighoma, the principal of Ekondjo Primary School in the Ncamagoro Circuit in Kavango West region, has urged other public servants to apply public policy in their decision making to improve service delivery to schools. He says public policy helps leaders understand how to serve communities fairly and effectively. The principal notes that...
Yesterday’s engagement between Prime Minister Dr Elijah Ngurare and editors from various media houses was more than a courtesy meeting. It was a reminder of why Namibia continues to stand tall on the African continent and the world at large, when it comes to media freedom. Such engagements reflect a growing understanding by government leaders...
In communities across our continent, the echo of the elders’ wisdom often feels like it’s drifting further away from the fast-paced, digital world our youth inhabit. Yet, as we look at the growing number of leadership battles clogging our courts, it is becoming clear that the missing piece in our traditional puzzle is the next...