The Namibia Tourism Board scooped the Overall Best Exhibitor award in the corporate category of the Zambezi Bream Festival and Cultural Expo, held from 4 to 10 August in Katima Mulilo. The achievement shows its commitment to promoting the rich culture and natural beauty of Namibia, and that region specifically. The festival, which celebrated the...
Popyeni Amadhila (27), a biochemistry graduate, has defied social expectations and turned her passion for jewellery-making into a thriving business, Popyeni Jewels. Her journey into the world of jewellery began unexpectedly. After completing her honours degree in Applied Biochemistry from the University of Namibia in 2018, she found herself navigating the challenging Namibian job market. It was...
The Zambezi region is in the grip of a severe drought that has wreaked havoc on the livelihoods of its residents, governor Lawrence Sampofu said yesterday. The region has been experiencing below-average rainfall for several years, with a harsh impact on the farming and livestock-dependent population. Speaking during a courtesy visit by New Era management,...
Namibia’s population of three million mainly comprises 2.1 million young people. The youth in Windhoek, through a fun walk campaign, enticed their fellow mates to register to vote in the upcoming Presidential and National Assembly elections in November. The event, which was organised by the Tukwatha Youth Organisation, does not only aim to promote and...
Hilma Weber is a Namibian author, who was born and raised in the northern part of Namibia. In the past two years, she has written four books as part of the Early Childhood Development Programme, ‘Play for All’, at Development Workshop Namibia. She writes to ensure that her books reach children in underprivileged backgrounds, who...
Conductor Manuel Sasindere led his choir from the Christian Youth Ministry to victory at the Shabbach Clash Choir Competition on Saturday, and earned a cash prize of N$1500 and afloating trophy. The competition was aimed at uplifting the spirits of the youth, showcasing three competing choirs, after three others withdrew from the contest. The inaugural...
In response to pressing social issues such as passion killings, prostitution and child exploitation, the Arts Performance Centre (APC) in Tsumeb is set to host a music concert tomorrow. The event titled ‘True Love Can’t Be Bought’ concert, will feature an evocative blend of music and drama designed to foster remembrance and inspire impactful change....
Alejandro Cooper (12) has been nominated for the Best Young African Actor award at the 2024 Sotigui Awards in Burkina Faso. The exciting news came on a Sunday afternoon while he was playing in the street. He is a grade seven pupil at Moses van der Byl Primary School. This is the first time a...
The desire to make a meaningful impact in her community and empower fellow young women propelled 15-year-old Elaine Engelbrecht to take part in Miss Teen 2024, a crown she recently won in Lüderitz. The beauty queen told Youth Corner her interest in pageantry is primarily fuelled by a desire to make a positive impact in...
Tonight at Vinyls, Open Mic Night will host another poetry session. This edition themed ‘Love in All Colours’ celebrates pride month and focuses on the LGBTQ+ community, in light of the recent High Court ruling decriminalising same-sex relationships. Poetess Jemima Ndebele said Namibia is home to many gifted poets and writers. “Through Vinyls Poetry Night...