Author: Correspondent (Correspondent )

Home Correspondent
WFP calls for full access to Sudan amid looming famine
Post

WFP calls for full access to Sudan amid looming famine

PORT SUDAN – The World Food Programme has called on the warring parties in Sudan’s conflict to grant full access to the agency as the country faces the imminent threat of famine. Sudan has been gripped by war since April 2023 between the regular armed forces led by the country’s de facto leader Abdel Fattah...

Israel illegally used Iraq airspace to attack Iran
Post

Israel illegally used Iraq airspace to attack Iran

BAGHDAD – Iraq has condemned Israel’s use of its airspace to attack neighbouring Iran in a protest letter sent to United Nations chief Antonio Guterres and the UN Security Council, Baghdad said yesterday. A statement from government spokesman Bassim Alawadi said the letter condemns “the Zionist entity’s blatant violation of Iraq’s airspace and sovereignty by...

!Hūǁî gowagu Elobmîdi ge ǀorose !gau hâ
Post

!Hūǁî gowagu Elobmîdi ge ǀorose !gau hâ

Rudolf Gaiseb Aiǂnû-aob Bible Societys Namibiab dis dib, Schalk Bothab ge ge mî, ǁîn ǀorosib Elonmîdi diba !hūǁî gowagu ǂnûi!khunidi !nâ ra hō!â !khaisa.  New Erab ǀkhab ge ǀgūǁ-ae ūhâ i dî!nâǁgamǁares !nâb ge ǁîba ge mî, !nubusib maris dib xan ǁîna ǂgui !gôab !nâ !hūǁî gowagu !nâ a ǂnûi!khunisa Elobmîde !auga!hūga xu a ǁamaǂgan...

Namundjebo-Tilahun donates to farmers
Post

Namundjebo-Tilahun donates to farmers

OHAILOMBO – Businesswoman Martha Namundjebo-Tilahun, who is also the headwoman of Ohailombo village, donated water and grass bales worth N$180 400 to farmers in the Oshikoto region’s Eengodi constituency. The donation, consisting of water delivered by six tanker trucks, each carrying 6 500 litres, and 460 bales of fodder, was delivered at Ohailombo village and...

Farmers’ Kraal with Hanks Saisai – The success factors of a poultry enterprise
Post

Farmers’ Kraal with Hanks Saisai – The success factors of a poultry enterprise

Establishing a successful and profitable poultry enterprise relies mainly on three crucial components.  These include the type and quality of feed provided to the birds, the production system used to rear the birds, as well as the housing that accommodates the birds over the prescribed production cycle.  When intending to set up a successful poultry...

Korupanda: Redefining the art of stud breeding …Okanene Brahman Stud on the rise
Post

Korupanda: Redefining the art of stud breeding …Okanene Brahman Stud on the rise

Zebaldt Ngaruka  EPUKIRO – One of Omaheke region’s renowned Brahman stud breeders Kakunanganda Korupanda said running a successful Brahman stud enterprise in a communal setup is a challenging undertaking, but perseverance has kept him going.  He farms at Otumbonde village in the Epukiro constituency, and is the owner of Okanene Brahman Stud, which is one...

Tap-A-Meal looks to expand reach
Post

Tap-A-Meal looks to expand reach

Rudolf Gaiseb  Besides aiming to revolutionise the domestic food delivery market, Green Enterprise Solution’s ‘Tap-A-Meal’ application is gearing up to expand its reach with hopes of eventually competing with global competitors.  Tap-A-Meal, a locally-developed food order and delivery app, was created by Green, and primarily serves Windhoek.  In an interview with New Era, Tap-A-Meal’s team...

Opinion – Recognising data mining power in AI age
Post

Opinion – Recognising data mining power in AI age

In recent years, the world has become a global village, wired by artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML). This bond is greased by data mining that keeps the machine running without frictional force.  According to data scientists, the amount of digital information increases tenfold every five years. As we face the complexities of economic...

Stolen livestock returned to lawful owners
Post

Stolen livestock returned to lawful owners

KATIMA MULILO – The Namibian Police Force (NamPol) in the Zambezi region on Friday handed over nine donkeys and three cattle that were stolen from Zambia to their lawful owners. The event took place at the Luhonono police station in eastern Zambezi, and was officiated by police station commander Farisi Munuko, as well as the...

We will end Oshikoto’s thirst – Venaani
Post

We will end Oshikoto’s thirst – Venaani

OMUTHIYA – Popular Democratic Movement (PDM) presidential candidate McHenry Venaani has promised residents of the Oshikoto region that he will install water pipes in every household if elected to power. Making the promise during a star rally in Omuthiya on Sunday, he said his government will prioritise water issues. He said his government will ensure...