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...
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U/21 hockey ladies to play final match at World Cup
Hilma Nalupe The Namibian U/21 women’s hockey team showed immense resilience and grit on Wednesday in their classification match against Austria at the Junior Hockey World Cup in Santiago, Chile. Despite a determined performance and disciplined play, the team fell short with a 1–3 defeat. This fixture was their second-last classification match, part of the...
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...
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...
Creatives consult on draft industry strategy
Matheus David The Ministry of Education, Innovation, Youth, Sports, Arts and Culture, this week, held the official launch of the National Consultations on the Draft Namibia Cultural and Creative Industry Strategy 2025–2030. The event brought together government officials, United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (Unesco) representatives, cultural practitioners and members of the creative sector....
Kaleni ohanda pomatango omanene – MTC
Lahja Nashuuta Omupopiliko gwehangano lyo-MTC, ngoka e li wo omukwatelikomeho gwoshikondo shomahwahwameko nomayambidhidho John Ekongo ota kunkilile aakwashigwana opo ya kale uupathi nokukotokela ookalyamupombo pethimbo lyomatango omanene. Ekongo momushangwa ngono a tumine kiikundaneki, okwa li a kunkilile aakwashiwana opo yaa ye moonkundathana naantu kaaye ya shi nokugandja omawukwatya nomauthemba gawo momakwatathano gopangodhi koonankali yokegulu. Ekongo...
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...
Swakopmund Fashion Week dazzles …opens doors for mentorship, sustainability
Adolf Kaure The 2025 Swakopmund Fashion Week (SFW) left fashionistas and fashion lovers mesmerised by the dazzling display of an array of stunning garments. From start to finish, the event, which took place from 4 to 6 December, showed immense talent. According to organiser Christ Laolange Shameulu, the showstopping event was a resounding success and...
Opinion – Rule of law, Angolan street children’s plight
Namibia, as part of international law through its Constitution and the United Nations, is therefore bound by international law. It is a law applied to her. International law governs relations between states and grants power and authority to a sovereign State, meaning the state has control over its own territory and destiny. However, with the...
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...









