The Omaheke region is famous for its farming activities, rich heritage and economic potential. However, in recent times, the region has been grappling with a food security crisis, high poverty rates and lack of employment opportunities. New Era journalists Lahja Nashuuta (LN)recently sat down with the region’s first resident, governor Pijoo Nganate (PN), to gauge...
Tangi Twaindila Mulundu (26) hails from Omungwelume in the Ohangwena region. She is the CEO of Twaindila, a freelance sports photography firm. As a self-taught photographer, Mulundu honed her skills through online platforms like Alison and YouTube, as well as guidance from her peers, establishing herself as a rising force in the local industry. New...
STATISTICS from the Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) indicate that 91% of eligible voters in the country registered to vote in this year’s election. This week, New Era’s Lahja Nashuuta (LN) touched base with the man of the moment, Peter Shaama (PS), who alongside his officials carries the burden of delivering credible, free and fair...
The United Peopl e’s Moveme nt (UPM) grabbed media attention after the Speaker of National Assembly, Peter Katjavivi, chucked them from parliament on the instruction of their then alliance partner, Popular Democratic Movement. But who is the UPM? This week, New Era journalist Lahja Nashuuta (LN) visited the party’s headquarters in Rehoboth and had an...
Robinho van Wyk is a name to keep an eye on – his passion, discipline and natural talent make him a rising star in the world of football. Whether it is on the pitch or off it, he proves that he has the right combination of drive, skill and charisma to make his dreams of...
Lahja Nashuuta Thomas Iyambo is a goal-driven, detail-oriented public servant, who devoted his productive years to ensuring that public servants are given medical care. He is an administrative officer in the Medical Aid division within the Ministry of Finance and Public Enterprises. He is responsible for providing administration and managed care services to Public Service...
Recently, New Era editor Edward Mumbuu (EM) sat down with Swanu presidential candidate Evilastus Kaaronda (EK) on NBC’s talk show, One-on-One, to gauge his vision for Namibia’s oldest political formation ahead of 27 November, when Namibian voters separate pretenders from contenders through the ballot. Here is the abridged version of the discussion: ED: Talk to...
Zebaldt Ngaruka Namibia’s well-travelled rugby player Handrè Bezuidenhout said rugby has been like the ‘main food’ in the family since he was born. Bezuidenhout, who now plays for the University of Namibia (Unam) rugby team, shared with New Era Sport that he was influenced by his father Robert Bezuidenhout, who was a rugby player in...
There is a new bank in town called Access Bank, which was issued with a provisional licence by the Bank of Namibia. New Era journalist Paheja Siririka (PS) engaged the Head of the Access Bank Namibian project, Oluseun Onasoga (OO), on their operations in Namibia, and their niche in the sector. Issues discussed include the...
In terms of the Law Reform and Development Commission Act, the commission is mandated to consolidate or codify any branch of the law or to introduce other measures aimed at making the law more readily accessible. New Era’s Lahja Nashuuta this week sat down with new Law, Reform and Development chairperson Etuna Josua for an...