Dmitry Lobach, Ambassador of Russia to Namibia 9 May is one of the main public holidays in Russia marking the victory of the Soviet Union over Nazi Germany in the Great Patriotic War 1941-1945. It is a tribute to the 27 million Soviet citizens – those who perished in the battlefield, starved to death in...
The Ministry of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety and Security (MHAISS) and the Namibia Tourism Board (NTB) on yesterday vowed to strengthen partnerships between the two institutions to improve service delivery in the tourism sector. Speaking at the official launch of the National Customer Service Excellence Initiative and signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) between...
Since assuming office, President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has continuously placed great emphasis on job creation through local beneficiation and targeted support programmes for the youth. This has earned Namibia some attention beyond our borders but it still remains to be seen which measures will actually be taken to change the neo-colonial nature of our economy. The...
Namibia stands at the precipice of transformative economic growth. With emerging opportunities in energy, natural resources, and green industrialisation, the potential for our nation is undeniable. The Namibia Green Hydrogen Strategy estimates the creation of a significant amount of new jobs by 2030, alongside significant local content manufacturing. Yet, as I discussed at the recent...
Rudolf Gaiseb The expected fuel increase was announced yesterday by Minister of Industries, Mines and Energy, Modestus Amutse, who assured motorists and consumers there is sufficient fuel in the country to ensure adequate supply for another three months. Petrol prices increased nationwide by N$1.40 per litre and both grades of diesel went up by a...
Opuwo Town Council Chief Executive Officer, Matjandjara Tjihuura-Katurota, has reaffirmed the council’s commitment to delivering essential services despite mounting challenges, calling on residents and investors to “trust the process” as the town undergoes transformation. In an interview with New Era this week, Tjihuura-Katurota outlined the council’s vision, key achievements, ongoing challenges, and emerging investment opportunities...
Adolf Kaure Namibian karateka Katelin Martin (28) says massages play a crucial role in helping prevent and manage high blood pressure (HBP) and diabetes. Martin, who opened her Sports Massage Clinic in Walvis Bay in March this year, explained how the clinic contributes to the prevention of some noncommunicable diseases, among them high blood pressure...
In communities across our continent, the echo of the elders’ wisdom often feels like it’s drifting further away from the fast-paced, digital world our youth inhabit. Yet, as we look at the growing number of leadership battles clogging our courts, it is becoming clear that the missing piece in our traditional puzzle is the next...
I am curious by nature; no apologies. That curiosity drives me beneath the surface, into the patterns and seasons of life where meaning often hides. I view events through a generational lens: that things are not always what they seem in the chronos of time. I am particularly drawn to the ancient story of the...
Iuze Mukube A 42-year-old teacher, accused of allegedly coercing a school hostel boy under the age of 16 into touching his private parts, has been granted bail in the Grootfontein Magistrate’s Court. The accused, Alexis Awaseb, faces charges including rape, committing an immoral act with a child under the age of 16, bribery, two counts of...