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New dawn for Namibian sport, youth … with Steenkamp, Ballotti at helm
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New dawn for Namibian sport, youth … with Steenkamp, Ballotti at helm

A new chapter in the Namibian sports leadership was heralded on Saturday afternoon as Namibians celebrate the appointment of Sanet Steenkamp as the Minister of Education, Innovation, Youth, Sport, Arts and Culture, alongside Dino Ballotti as her deputy.  The appointments were made by the newly-elected President, Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, at a ceremony held at State House....

First female president ascents to throne tomorrow
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First female president ascents to throne tomorrow

Lahja Nashuuta Namibia will mark a historic moment tomorrow as Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah is inaugurated as the country’s first female president, ushering in a new chapter of leadership. Nandi-Ndaitwah was officially declared President-elect on 3 December 2024 after securing 57% of the vote in the presidential election, defeating opposition candidates Panduleni Itula and McHenry Venaani. Nandi-Ndaitwah...

ERA Select revolutionises news delivery
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ERA Select revolutionises news delivery

Lahja Nashuuta Information and Communication Technology minister Emma Theofelus praised the New Era Publication Corporation for launching the Era Select digital segment. Era Select personalises news by allowing readers to subscribe exclusively to their preferred sections of the New Era newspaper at an affordable rate, such as Sport, Business, Main News, Agriculture and Vibez, a...

Otjiwarongo pumps N$71m into road upgrades
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Otjiwarongo pumps N$71m into road upgrades

The Otjiwarongo municipality, in collaboration with the Road Fund Administration (RFA) and the Roads Authority (RA), will over the next three years invest over N$71 million in road upgrades and the rehabilitation of critical streets at the town.  The upgrades, which will be done in phases, are part of a tripartite agreement which is valued...

Tales of the Legends – In conversation with football playing educator Pecka Semba
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Tales of the Legends – In conversation with football playing educator Pecka Semba

A well-groomed product of the conveyer belt of the now-famous football architect Meester Willem Hans’ well drilled machine at the unofficial ‘School of Excellence’ football wise, the revered St. Joseph’s Catholic Mission Secondary School better known as Döbra, where the beautiful game of football was the common denominator amongst her subjects, young Semba is certainly destined...

Mbumba: The struggle never ends …encourages advancement for economic emancipation
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Mbumba: The struggle never ends …encourages advancement for economic emancipation

With the sun setting on one administration, Namibians now look ahead to a new dawn of leadership and Cabinet.  President Nangolo Mbumba yesterday told Cabinet that the struggle never ends, as what was previously the fight for independence is now becoming the struggle for economic emancipation. He made these remarks yesterday as he bid farewell...

Parliament lauds Mbumba’s steadiness
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Parliament lauds Mbumba’s steadiness

Aletta Shikololo Loide Jason A solemn, yet celebratory atmosphere filled the National Assembly yesterday as President Nangolo Mbumba delivered his valedictory speech, bidding farewell to the 7th Parliament.  Members of Parliament (MPs) took the opportunity to congratulate and show appreciation to the President for steady leadership. Swapo secretary general Sophia Shaningwa described Mbumba as a...

Muinjangue expresses confidence in president-elect
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Muinjangue expresses confidence in president-elect

Lahja Nashuuta Former Deputy Minister of Health and Social Services and the first woman to lead a political party in Namibia, Esther Utjiua Muinjangue, has expressed confidence in president-elect Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah.  She said Nandi-Ndaitwah has proven herself in every leadership position she has held. “I have full confidence in the abilities of the president-elect. I...