Namibia has been inhabited since prehistoric times by the San, Damara, and Nama. 14th Century AD – Bantu people begin to arrive during the Bantu expansion from central Africa. 18th Century – Oorlam people from Cape Colony cross the Orange River and move into southern Namibia. 1878 – The British colony of the Cape of...
Law schools encourage students to remain neutral, upholding the rule of law and advocating for justice without fear or favour. This principle lies at the heart of legal practice, where attorneys defend the accused, regardless of their personal beliefs. Recently, a prominent Namibian lawyer sparked a national debate by advocating for the decriminalisation of prostitution. ...
‘Don’t judge a fish by how it rides a bicycle’ is my favourite saying, as I believe it encapsulates the experience of some organisations offering advice. It is my view that one size does not fit all. Teaching a fish to ride a bicycle simply does not work. The notion that we can impose generic...
Finally, we answered that generational call, as we are about to swear in our fifth president, who happens to be first female president of country. Netumbo Ndemupelila Nandi-Ndaitwah is passionate about ethical leadership and service delivery as well as a staunch advocate for youth empowerment. Namibia and Namibians can be assured of the highest standard...
Lahja Nashuuta Namibia will mark a historic moment tomorrow as Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah is inaugurated as the country’s first female president, ushering in a new chapter of leadership. Nandi-Ndaitwah was officially declared President-elect on 3 December 2024 after securing 57% of the vote in the presidential election, defeating opposition candidates Panduleni Itula and McHenry Venaani. Nandi-Ndaitwah...
Lahja Nashuuta Information and Communication Technology minister Emma Theofelus praised the New Era Publication Corporation for launching the Era Select digital segment. Era Select personalises news by allowing readers to subscribe exclusively to their preferred sections of the New Era newspaper at an affordable rate, such as Sport, Business, Main News, Agriculture and Vibez, a...
Rudolf Gaiseb International University of Management (IUM) founder David Namwandi has told his students to refrain from plagiarism. Speaking at the university’s official opening of the 2025 academic year earlier this week, he told students to stop being ‘copycats’ and strive to produce original work. “We are determined to make a difference. We do...
Iuze Mukube A 34-year-old man took the stand on Monday before Judge Philanda Christiaan, asserting that he is the victim of a set-up orchestrated by the complainant and his former girlfriend regarding the charges of rape and housebreaking alleged against him. Moses Aubrey Salele, who was acquitted of nine charges, is now facing four counts,...
Established in 1998, the Namibia College of Open Learning (Namcol) has evolved significantly from its initial mandate of accommodating secondary learners seeking to improve their marks. Over the years, it has expanded to include Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) as well as tertiary education. This week, New Era journalist Lahja Nashuuta (LN) engaged...
After the country gained independence in 1990, one of the items on the agenda was to promote women’s equality and equity, something that seemed challenging to achieve. However, those given that responsibility ensured that it was not just a dream. One cannot discuss equality and equity without appreciating the artistic contributions of women, which later...