From dominating the World Aquatic Championships to conquering the All-Africa Games in Accra, Ghana, Ronan Wantenaar is a force to reckon with in the world of swimming. At just 23, the Namibian sensation continues to make waves and inspire a nation. Recently New Era Sport caught up with the 23-year-old swimmer who shed light on...
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Hanyana: Heart and soul of the Desert Jewels
Loide Hanyana is known as one of the hardest-working players in the Desert Jewels’ squad. Despite being considered one of the smaller players in the team, she embodies the saying, “dynamite comes in small packages,” as she consistently delivers powerful performances on the court. New Era (NE) had the chance to sit down with the...
Singapore beckons Mupenda
Goal defender Cornelia Mupenda who competed in the just-ended Africa Netball Cup, has been offered a chance to play in the Singapore Netball League. New Era Sport sat with the netball star for a one-on-one interview. How does it feel to compete in the Africa Netball Cup while also being recognised internationally by the Singapore...
On the spot – Omaheke from horse’s mouth
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...
Personality of the week – Meet Tangi Twaindila Mulundu: Self-taught sports photographer
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...
On the spot – Shaama: ECN committed to deliver credible elections
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...
On the spot – UPM’s Jan van Wyk Opens Up
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...
Personality of the week – Robinho: ‘Sky’s not even the limit’
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...
Know Your Civil Servant – The man at the heart of Psemas
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...
On the spot – Evilastus Kaaronda: No holds barred
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...