New Era journalist Loide Jason (LJ) yesterday sat with Deputy Minister of Information and Communication Technology, Modestus Tshitumbe Amutse (MA) to learn more about his political journey, the transition from journalism to politics and his views on current national issues. LJ: Congratulations on your recent appointment as deputy minister and for being one of the...
New Era business reporter Maihapa Ndjavera (MN) sat with Kadri Simson (KS), European Commissioner for Energy, during the inaugural Global African Hydrogen Summit last week to discuss issues such as the EU’s interest in Namibia’s green hydrogen ambitions. MN: How are you finding the summit? KS: So far, I am positively impressed, and the most...
Lahja Nashuuta Since time immemorial, teachers have been central to every person’s development as they moulded and shaped individuals at different stages of their lives. Educators spend the greatest amount of time with other people’s children, implanting knowledge and grooming them for the future. One such teacher is Kaine Leeon Mubonenwa, a committed and...
Namibia Fin Exchange (Pty) Ltd v CEO of Namfisa and others (SA 23-2022) [2024]NASC (3 September 2024) What transpired? After consultations with various stakeholders from 2011 to 2012, it became apparent to the appellant that there was a need for a second Stock Exchange in Namibia. The founders of the appellant (Namibia Financial Exchange...
New Era reporter Loide Jason (LJ) sat with the inspector general (IG) of the Namibian Police, Joseph Shimweelao Shikongo (JS), on Wednesday to discuss an array of issues, including his recent trips to China and the United States of America (USA), his tenure at the helm of the police, his retirement and his tireless campaigns...
Local cyclist Olivia Shililifa dreams of one day joining the Namibian national cycling team, and ultimately qualifying for the prestigious Olympic Games. As a member of the Cymot Ladies Racing Team, she has been steadily building her career, and has her sights set on achieving great things in the world of cycling. Shililifa’s cycling journey...
Many young people left their motherland in the Seventies into the unknown, with the main purpose of finding a system which would quench their educational thirst.
New Era journalist Kuzeeko Tjitemisa (KT) this week caught up with the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) country director Dr Eric Dziuban to discuss some of the pertinent issues and challenges posed by the Covid-19 pandemic. KT: The impact of the global Covid-19 outbreak has caused havoc in many countries, with economies wrecked...
The Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) feels to curb disinformation and fake news on poll results on social media, the commission has taken a conscious decision to create and appoint a new corporate communication manager to develop a communication strategy and coordinate its response to the negative impact of fake news and misinformation. This week,...
New Era (NE) this week engaged Erongo governor Neville Andre (NA), who is at the frontline of the Covid-19 pandemic after a record number of positive cases were reported in the region over the last couple of months. NE: You have been thrown into the deep end, having come in shortly before Covid-19 hit Erongo seriously....