Lahja Nashuuta Before the war, Oukwandongo was a thriving rural settlement, 35 kilometres south of Outapi. Known for its fertile Omahangu fields, rich grazing land, and cultural ties with neighbouring Angola, the village was once a bustling hub where families lived in peace. But everything changed during the liberation struggle when South African soldiers took...
Lahja Nashuuta Namibia’s journey to independence is a story of courage, sacrifice, and resilience. For Cassinga survivor Karin Nangula Namboga Shikalepo, this journey began in her childhood, shaped by fear, hope, and the fight for freedom. Early life in Oshilemba Shikalepo was born on September 30, 1962, in Oshilemba, Omusati Region, as the oldest of...
Lahja Nashuuta As Namibia celebrates Heroes’ Day tomorrow, Fransina Ndateelela Kahungu, Secretary of the Swapo Party Women’s Council, said Namibian women’s dedication to the country’s liberation struggle was unquestionable. “They were on par with men, and in some respects, exceeded men’s commitment,” Kahungu told New Era. She explained that during Namibia’s fight for independence, women...
When one speaks about boxing in Namibia, a name stands out, and that is none other than Nestor Tobias. Born in a humble village of Edundja in the Ohangwena Region, Tobias has grown to become one of Namibia’s most influential sports figures as he has defied the odds and transformed not only his life but...
Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) commitments form part of B2Gold Namibia’s long-term sustainability strategy and are distinct from operational staffing decisions. The company believes that strong community relations and targeted investments in health, education, livelihoods, and environmental initiatives are essential during every phase of the Life of Mine. Recently, B2Gold re-evaluated and refined its CSR strategy...
Namibia’s journey towards local value addition and economic empowerment reached another milestone last month, as 111 young people graduated from the Gemstone Cutting and Polishing Training Programme in Karibib. These graduates, from the 2023 and 2024 intake who underwent a six-month training programme are now equipped with practical skills that could transform not only their...
As Namibia hosts the 2025 Mining Expo & Conference, the mining sector stands at a defining, yet exciting dawn. Long regarded as a pillar of the national economy, mining is now being reimagined as a catalyst for inclusive growth, sustainability, and innovation. At Nedbank Namibia, we believe that the true value of mining lies in...
Canadian miner, B2Gold Namibia has set its sights on the nearby Antelope Deposit as it continues to look for new projects in the country amid a scale down exercise at its Otjikoto Gold Mine by end 2025. The scale down on employement will affect 400 jobs. Located a mere four kilometres southwest of B2Gold’s existing...
Lahja Nashuuta Namibia’s small-scale mining (SSM) sector generates an estimated US$4 million annually, with a 2% royalty rate applied to semi-precious stone exports, according to the Ministry of Industries,Mines, and Energy. The ministry says these royalties directly contribute to national revenue, while small-scale mining continues to play a critical role in grassroots poverty reduction and...
Namibia’s largest cement manufacturer, Ohorongo Cement, remains adamant that the domestic market, in its current form, is not large enough to sustain two cement manufacturers. The reasoning is that Namibia currently has demand for about 600 000 tonnes of cement annually but has the capacity to produce some 2.5 million tonnes per annum, which means...