Lahja Nashuuta Thomas Iyambo is a goal-driven, detail-oriented public servant, who devoted his productive years to ensuring that public servants are given medical care. He is an administrative officer in the Medical Aid division within the Ministry of Finance and Public Enterprises. He is responsible for providing administration and managed care services to Public Service...
The voices of young people in discourses to address global issues cannot be overemphasised. They are affected by the crises that rage in the world around us – be it climate change, conflicts and wars, as well as unemployment. Listening to their views and perspectives, equipping them with information to understand and appreciate the...
The importance of census data cannot be overstated. Accurate census data is crucial for a wide array of national interests, including economic development, transportation, healthcare, education, business planning and overall decision-making. It plays a vital role in planning and enforcement, helping to shape socio-economic policies and improve the welfare of the population. Conducted by the...
GABORONE – The arid and sparsely-populated country of Botswana yesterday counted the votes from elections expected to return president Mokgweetsi Masisi to office after a first term marked by growing unemployment and concerns over the diamond-dependent economy. Voting on Wednesday was orderly in a country proud of its democratic system installed on independence from Britain...
MAPUTO – Social media access in Mozambique was restricted for a second time in a week yesterday, a global internet watchdog said, as the opposition called for nationwide strikes over disputed presidential election results. Tensions soared in the southern African nation after the ruling Frelimo party, which has held power for 49 years, won an...
GAZA STRIP – A senior Hamas official yesterday said the group rejects any proposal for a temporary halt to more than a year of fighting in Gaza, and insists on a lasting ceasefire. “The idea of a temporary pause in the war, only to resume aggression later, is something we have already expressed our position...
MANILA – At least 11 people were killed in southern Philippines during a fierce gun battle and knife fight that broke out between warring command units of an armed rebel group, authorities said yesterday. The Philippines’ army and police reported 11 dead during the clash that broke out Wednesday afternoon in a remote village of...
Zebaldt Ngaruka Namibia’s well-travelled rugby player Handrè Bezuidenhout said rugby has been like the ‘main food’ in the family since he was born. Bezuidenhout, who now plays for the University of Namibia (Unam) rugby team, shared with New Era Sport that he was influenced by his father Robert Bezuidenhout, who was a rugby player in...
Zebaldt Ngaruka Retired footballers, also known as legends, will play in the Ma/Gaisa Live Music and Cultural event at the Sam Nujoma Stadium in Windhoek tomorrow. Other participating teams are African Stars, Black Africa, Orlando Pirates and Tigers football clubs. Speaking to New Era Sports, Sendelly Gonteb, the operations manager for the Ma/Gaisa Festival, said...
Omuthiya- Popular Democratic Movement Presidente gwazo McHerry Venaani katumbwidilire vatungimo asi Oshikoto region omu nakatura nomuliu domema mwankenye embo nsene asi vamuhorowora akare president gosirongo. Age katumbwidilire eyi posiruwo oso kavakere nepongo lyawo lyenene moOmuthiya mosondha zina puko, nokutanta asi epangero lyendi ngalitura yokuhova vantu vagwane mema. Age katente asi epangero l ye ndi ka...