Auleria Wakudumo Omudo o2024, oo umwe womomido tadi ka kala alushe mondjokonona yoshilongo ngeenge otashi ya kopolitika yoshilongo. Eendjokonona odo otadi ka kala unene kombinga yomahoololo opaupresidente nooilyo yomutumba wopashiwana, omo eengudo dopapilitika da dika eenyala medu, inadi hala okutambula ko oshidjemo shomahoololo. Moshipilili shopolitika yomo2024 otamu kwatelwa: Omupresidente womukainhu Namibia ota ka ninga oshilongo...
Nelson Ashipala The festive season is about creating memories, reconnecting with loved ones, and trying something new. This year, why not take the less travelled road and explore the iconic Skeleton Coast National Park? Known for its rugged beauty, rare wildlife, and endless adventures, the Skeleton Coast is a perfect holiday escape for families, thrill-seekers,...
Kavetja Ngaizuvare With the festive season in full swing, many Namibians are looking forward to spending time with loved ones or travelling to picturesque destinations for vacations and fun with friends. Traditionally, this time of year is a period for reflection, connection and celebration. New Era took to the streets of Windhoek on Tuesday afternoon...
The recent hacking of Telecom Namibia has exposed serious flaws in the nation’s approach to cybersecurity. Sensitive data was reportedly compromised, exposing vulnerabilities in critical systems – an event that underscores how unprepared we are for modern digital threats. This breach isn’t just Telecom’s problem; it reflects the vulnerability of Namibia’s digital infrastructure, including public...
A fortnight ago, the Namibian Broadcasting Corporation suspended its executive editor, Anna Nicodemus. This came after Nicodemus made comments in an interview on Newzroom Afrika about the health of president-elect Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, nicknamed NNN. Following her suspension, it has been felt within the media fraternity that press freedom is under attack. Therefore, should the media...
The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) recently concluded its four-day National People’s Assembly (NPA) at the Nasrec Expo Centre in Soweto, Johannesburg. They adopted a declaration of intent centred on economic transformation, land redistribution, and addressing systemic inequalities. However, beyond these resolutions, the congress revealed deeper tensions in the party’s internal politics. Julius Malema, the party’s...
In the heart of Namibia’s long struggle for liberation, self-determination, and political evolution, we must remain vigilant against deceptive forces that threaten to undermine our progress as unwavering Namibians. The recent rise of propagandists and architects of disinformation, cloaked in the veneer of political party affiliations, exemplifies a concerted effort to suppress genuine advancement within...
Rudolf Gaiseb The High Court yesterday suspended youth minister Agnes Tjongarero’s decision to dismiss and remove the National Youth Council of Namibia (NYC) board. The court also put Tjongarero’s directive to halt the holding of the NYC’s general assembly (GA) on ice. In the matter heard on an urgent basis, High Court Judge Shafimana Ueitele...
Lylie Joel NKURENKURU – Illegal timber harvesting in the Kavango West region remains an ongoing problem, despite a sharp decline in recent years. While timber harvesting has decreased following the suspension of permits in 2019 due to legal violations, illegal cross-border timber trafficking continues to undermine conservation efforts. The ban was lifted in 2023, and...
KATIMA MULILO – The police in the Zambezi are investigating a road accident after a vehicle which was reportedly carrying illegal elephant tusks and other game products overturned at Kapani village, some 90 kilometres south of Katima Mulilo last Friday night. Sergeant Alex Mawaya the spokesperson of the Namibian Police traffic unit in Zambezi confirmed...