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...
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Namwandi shuns plagiarism
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...
Claims of set-up emerge in rape case
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,...
On the spot – A new captain in the Namcol cockpit – CEO Ngepathimo Kadhila
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...
Letter – A letter to Namibia’s first female president
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...
Editorial – Madame president, we are at your mercy
As a nation, we must celebrate our achievements with the same fervour, whether big or small. National pride should resonate not only in moments of struggle, but also in the victories we achieve, both gigantic and minuscule. Tomorrow marks a historic moment for Namibia and for the Southern African Development Community (SADC). We will witness...
Oshimaliwa sha Geingob otashi andjanekwa moshiwana
Auleria Wakudumo Ombaanga yaNamibia oya tameka okuandjaneka oshimaliwa shefo shoN$60 osho shina efano lomupresidente omutitatu waNamibia Hage Geingob. Oshimaliwa oshali sha pitifwa momafiku 05 Maalitsa 2025 nosha tameka okuandjakanekwa onghela. Omukulunhu wombaanga Johannes !Gawaxab okwa holola ta ti oshimaliwa osha nhuninwa Geingob okufimaneka oilonga oyo a longela oshilongo eshi. “Mokulongifa oshimaliwa eshi, Geingob otaka kala...
Kaku na ofikola mongula
Auleria Wakudumo Ouminsteli wehongo, ounghulungu nomufyuululwakalo owa shiivifa kutya eefikola otadi ka pata mongula okulilongekidila efiku lemanguluko nefiku omupresidente omutitano taka ya koshipundi mEtitano mo21 Maalitsa 2025. Omukulunhuwiliki mouministeli, Saneet Stenkamp okwa holola ta ti eefikola otadi pate opo va yandje omhito kovahongwa novahongi va dule okukufa ombinga mefiku lemanguluko ngaashi hashi ningwa nale. “Eefikola...
Muinjangue expresses confidence in president-elect
Lahja Nashuuta Former Deputy Minister of Health and Social Services and the first woman to lead a political party in Namibia, Esther Utjiua Muinjangue, has expressed confidence in president-elect Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah. She said Nandi-Ndaitwah has proven herself in every leadership position she has held. “I have full confidence in the abilities of the president-elect. I...
A mother at the steering wheel
Auleria Wakudumo With just a day to go before the incoming president takes her oath of office, influential women shared their views and perspectives on Namibia’s incoming first female president. Different women have praised incoming president Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah for being the first female elected president in Namibia. Many believe her leadership will bring a unique...









