The ruling party Swapo has received the most media coverage both on television and radio, between August and September 2024. This is according to the third Election Media Monitoring Report released on Tuesday by media ombudsman John Nakuta. The project aims to serve as a critical tool in assessing how both legacy and online media...
Rudolf Gaiseb The chairperson of the Bible Society of Namibia, Schalk Botha, said they are facing a shortage of Bibles translated into indigenous languages. In a recent interview with New Era, he stated that due to low funds, they are unable to make bulk orders of the printed books from overseas. “We are printing in...
In terms of the Law Reform and Development Commission Act, the commission is mandated to consolidate or codify any branch of the law or to introduce other measures aimed at making the law more readily accessible. New Era’s Lahja Nashuuta this week sat down with new Law, Reform and Development chairperson Etuna Josua for an...
MAPUTO – In a small neon-lit factory in Maputo, a dozen workers are hand-rolling premium cigars intended for the global market, seemingly undisturbed by the pungent tobacco smell. Sitting on wooden benches, men and women stack tobacco leaves in one hand — the components must be dry but soft, like the velvety texture of leather....
KAZAN – South African president Cyril Ramaphosa said Tuesday he considered Moscow a “valued ally” and friend during talks with Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin at the BRICS summit in Kazan. Leaders from two dozen countries are expected to visit Russia for the three-day gathering, as Putin seeks to build an alliance of nations aimed at...
GAZA – Gaza’s civil defence agency yesterday said it can no longer provide first responder services in the north of the territory, accusing Israeli forces of threatening to “bomb and kill” its crews. Since 6 October, the Israeli military has mounted a sweeping air and land assault on north Gaza, initially focused on the Jabalia...
KOLKATA – At least 1.1 million people on India’s eastern coast are fleeing to storm shelters inland, hours before a powerful cyclone is expected to hammer the low-lying region, ministers said yesterday. Cyclone Dana was yesterday expected to hit the coasts of West Bengal and Odisha states – home to around 150 million people –...
Zebaldt Ngaruka The Recce Regiment won the Namibian Army’s shooting competition that was recently held at Otjiwarongo’s Jonas Shoongeleni Ndeimana shooting range in Otjozondjupa region. The competition is an integral part of the army’s efforts to maintain operational readiness and promote a competitive spirit among its personnel. It is aimed at enhancing individual technical skills...
KATIMA MULILO – The regional chairperson of the Namibia Boxing Federation (NBF) in the Zambezi region, Lister Sabuta, has said boxing developments in the region are currently paralysed by a lack of sponsorship. He said the federation has administrative structures in place to promote and develop the sport in the region, but these structures lack...
Zebaldt Ngaruka Gobabis-based Debmarine Premiership outfit Young African FC have momentarily relocated to Windhoek to prepare for the upcoming season, as the Legare stadium in Gobabis remains closed due to maintenance. Club chairperson Maleagi Ngarizemo said they have decided to move to the capital to accord players a conducive environment where they can train, and...