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A home-grown lifeline for a nation in need
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A home-grown lifeline for a nation in need

Matheus David When Paulus Kornelius speaks about Kwafela Oshiwana Foundation, his voice carries the weight of a calling. He remembers clearly the moment the idea came to him, “a dream of the voice saying ‘help the nation’.”  From that moment, the vision took root, and on 3 June 2020, during the uncertainty brought on by...

Opinion –  Job creation: Balancing needs and wants 
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Opinion –  Job creation: Balancing needs and wants 

Namibia stands at a crossroads. With 70% of our population under 35, we possess what many nations can only dream of: a young, energetic demographic capable of driving innovation, production, and economic transformation.  Regretfully, we are also burdened by soaring unemployment rates, a growing semi-skilled workforce, and a tertiary education system that seems to operate...

Action awaits Epukiro Festive tourney 
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Action awaits Epukiro Festive tourney 

Zebaldt Ngaruka  OHAMBO JATATE – The popular Epukiro annual Festive tournament, comprising football and netball, is starting on Saturday at Okovimburu Sports ground in the Omaheke region. The competition, under the auspices of the Epukiro Sport Council (ESC), is also marking its 40th anniversary, following its establishment in 1985. Speaking to New Era Sports on...

Opinion – Psychological effects of GBV on young adults
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Opinion – Psychological effects of GBV on young adults

Psychological effects are not readily apparent and are difficult to discern for an ordinary individual.  The survivor and those who premeditated human behaviour comprehend this well.  According to Karakurt and Silver (2013), young adults are facing psychological distress, and this affects them conventionally and those near to them secondarily.  Sexual abuse is any activity or...

N$10 000 fine for child porn exposure offender
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N$10 000 fine for child porn exposure offender

Iuze Mukube The unlawful and intentional conduct of a 28-year-old resident of Rehoboth, of exposing pornographic content on his cellphone in 2018 to his eight-year-old, has earned him a fine in the amount of N$10 000 on Tuesday. This was an order during the accused’s, who shall not be named to protect the identity of...

New settlements transform Oshikoto landscape
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New settlements transform Oshikoto landscape

Auleria Wakudumo The Oshikoto region is entering a new era of growth with the establishment of Tsintsabis as a new settlement and the development of new townships at Onayena Extension 1, Onyuulaye Proper and Oshivelo Extension 1, marking a major step toward expanding services, housing opportunities and future urban development. The former chairperson of Oshikoto...

Opinion –  Open letter to education minister 
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Opinion –  Open letter to education minister 

Bantu education taught us about lizards, frogs, amoebas, the names of the world’s capital cities, the longest rivers, etc. What we learned in school didn’t prepare us for the real world outside because of the way the Bantu education was designed and drafted. It was designed in such a way that whites created a black...

S.Sudan and Sudan to secure key oil field
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S.Sudan and Sudan to secure key oil field

JUBA – South Sudan yesterday said it had reached an agreement with warring parties for it to secure a key oil field in Sudan near the border after the site was seized by paramilitaries. Kordofan, where the Heglig oil field lies, has become the epicentre of the Sudanese civil war after the paramilitary Rapid Support...

Opinion –  Socialist thought with a Namibian heart 
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Opinion –  Socialist thought with a Namibian heart 

About three weeks ago, I wrote an article arguing that Namibia needs a socialist leader for social and economic growth. It was published in both the New Era newspaper and the Namibian Economist. I unexpectedly stirred some controversy with that piece.  I have received lunch invitations and text messages praising my bold advocacy for socialism,...

Former Otjombinde councillor Marenga dies 
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Former Otjombinde councillor Marenga dies 

GOBABIS – Former Otjombinde constituency councillor in the Omaheke region Karii Marenga died on Saturday in Windhoek after being ill. Marenga (65) led the constituency between 2009 and 2015.  Confirming his death to Nampa on Monday, his brother Fessy Rikondja Marenga, described his death as a painful experience, saying the family has lost a giant...