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Equipping Namibia’s workforce for a digital future
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Equipping Namibia’s workforce for a digital future

Eben Basson We are living in a world of rapid change. Artificial Intelligence (AI) is continuously changing how we do our jobs, and Namibians need to upskill and to adapt to the changes stemming from this transformation.  AI is no longer something of the future; it’s very real and very present in today’s work environments,...

/Khomanin get State House date
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/Khomanin get State House date

Lahja Nashuuta President Nangolo Mbumba has invited representatives of the /Khomanin people to State House to hear their plight around a contentious land issue.  Minister in the Presidency Christine /Hoebes sent out the invitation. Last week, the community staged a peaceful protest with the intention of handing over a petition to Mbumba, through //Hoebes.  Unfortunately,...

Corrupt ex-cop sentenced to five years 
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Corrupt ex-cop sentenced to five years 

Iuze Mukube A former police officer was sentenced to five years in prison for bribery and defeating the course of justice. Sackaria Kuutondokwa Kokule (52) appeared in the Windhoek Magistrates’ Court, where he was sentenced on Monday. Two years of his jail sentence were suspended on condition he  does not commit a similar offence within...

Namibia hailed for anti-trafficking efforts
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Namibia hailed for anti-trafficking efforts

Lahja Nashuuta The United States government, through its 2024 Trafficking in Persons Report, has commended Namibia for its efforts to eliminate human trafficking.  The report reveals that although Namibia does not fully meet the minimum standards for the elimination of trafficking, the government has demonstrated overall increasing efforts, compared with the previous reporting period.  The...

Rural sports calls for early preparations
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Rural sports calls for early preparations

Zebalt Ngaruka As the festive season approaches, the Namibia Rural Sports Development Federation (NRSDF) has urged its members to start preparing for the highly-anticipated annual tournaments that will take place across various rural areas of the country in December. Vice president of the NRSDF, Ngatuuane Hange, emphasised the importance of early preparations to ensure the...

BA elective congress this weekend
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BA elective congress this weekend

Zebalt Ngaruka The chairperson of the Black Africa (BA) Sport Club, Tomi Adams, says the club will hold its elective congress at Khorixas in Kunene region on Saturday.  Adams told New Era Sport that preparations are in full swing, and delegates had confirmed their participation.  He said the supporters from around Khorixas are overwhelmed and...

Overhaul Warriors to return glory days – Rukoro
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Overhaul Warriors to return glory days – Rukoro

Zebalt Ngaruka Namibia’s football community is in a state of concern as the senior national team, the Brave Warriors, continues to struggle on the international stage.  With a series of disappointing losses, including failures to qualify for next year’s African Cup of Nations (Afcon) and a dramatic elimination from the African Championship (Chan) qualifiers, the...

Onakuyiwa ya gamenwa omomake gaSwapo – Shalli
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Onakuyiwa ya gamenwa omomake gaSwapo – Shalli

Charles Ndeumane ONDANGWA – Ngoka a li nale kakukutu ketanga lyagameno lyaNamibia Martin Shalli okwa ti onakuyiwa yAanamibia oyi li megameno oshoka oyi li momake gongundu ta yi pangele. Pethimbo a li ta popitha poshigongi shoSwapo shoka sha li mOndangwa Urban mOlyomakaya, Shalli okwa ti Swapo okwa ulika elelo lyopamuthika gwopombanda moomvula adhihe ndhoka a...

NCCI ota kwafale ava va hala okungeshefa kondje yoshilongo
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NCCI ota kwafale ava va hala okungeshefa kondje yoshilongo

Auleria Wakudumo  Enhangano lovanangeshefa, Namibia Chamber of Commerce and Industry (NCCI) ola pula ovanangeshefa vanini novopokati ovo hava ndulukapo oinima yavo vene ve lishangefe, vo va, monenwe eemhito momalindifo okondje yoshilongo.   Omunambelelwa womayambulepo eengeshefa dinini, Antonia Dumbu okwa holola ta ti otava indile ehangano keshe la hala oku kufa ombinga li tume ouyelele welixwa po...

Shaping Namibia’s energy future: Embracing a diverse energy mix
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Shaping Namibia’s energy future: Embracing a diverse energy mix

Fanuel Shinedima As Namibia stands on the brink of a new era in energy development, it is crucial to understand the concept of an energy mix, and its significance for our nation’s future. An energy mix refers to the combination of different energy sources used to meet a country’s needs. For Namibia, this means integrating hydrocarbons, green hydrogen and renewable energy...