Since the inception of cooperation with Namibia, the Indian Technical and Economic Cooperation (ITEC) programme has equipped about 1700 Namibians with knowledge transfer and capacity building to navigate through various sectors. Namibians who are in spaces such as government, academia, business, and defence have greatly benefitted, contributing actively to their development and deepening bilateral relationship...
Namibia estimates to spend approximately N$285 billion, with around N$247 billion dependent on international support to cut emissions, adapt to the changing climate, and build a greener, more resilient future, said President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah. The head of State indicated that Namibia’s nationally determined contributions set out 17 mitigation measures and 34 adaptation actions across key...
Józef Sikela (JS), the European Union (EU) commissioner for international partnerships has been in Namibia for the past three days, familiarising himself with the country and cementing the role that the EU plays in Namibia. New Era’s Paheja Siririka (PS) had an elaborate discussion with Sikela, looking at specific priorities of his visit, a thorough...
Student leadership should be holistic, courageous, and rooted in institutional pride and broader societal impact. This is according to Felix Siyunda, the president of the University of Namibia’s Student Representative Council (SRC). “Student leaders must not limit their focus to campus issues but also expand their influence to address national matters. This is a lesson...
Navigating challenges that come with being a teenager battling cancer in high school can be daunting. The Student Life Susanna film highlights the life of Susanna Gawachas as she navigates the realities of ovarian cancer stage one. The film offers a glimpse into Gawachas’ life, from tough times in school to personal growth, while also...
Namibia is ready to work with the continent to ensure its natural resources are managed sustainably and regional value chains are strengthened. This was said by Namibia’s Vice President Lucia Witbooi during the Presidential Roundtable discussion on the margins of the Intra-African Trade Fair in Algiers, Algeria, last week. According to Witbooi, the African Continental...
Niamey (12) and Dante Marcus (16) are siblings united by their love for tennis, each competing in different age groups and at various levels. This year, both proudly represented Namibia, carrying with them not only national pride but also the hope that their passion for the sport would soon open new doors and opportunities. Signed...
For Julia Shilongo, transitioning from logistics and procurement to oil and gas was not a walk in the park. It became instead a journey of learning, personal growth and purpose. She said that working on complex Floating Production Storage and Offloading (FSPO) projects with SBM Offshore has ignited a passion for contributing to the country’s...
She yearned to be the Anna Nicodemus of local television and was equally captivated by broadcaster Tonateni Shidhudhu’s confidence and on-camera presentations, whose delivery left a lasting impression. These are the words of Josephina Simeon, an audio-visual journalist at the Namibia Press Agency (Nampa), where her passion for production truly came alive, working under the...
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