ONGWEDIVA- A 16-year-old boy, Lazarus Pandeni Junias, has no other option but to live under a tree in Ongwediva, Oshana region, after a series of family tragedies left him without care, shelter, or support. Before life on the streets, Junias had what many children consider a normal life. He attended Kuisebmond Primary School in Walvis...
Lahja Nashuuta Reinhold Mutighoma, the principal of Ekondjo Primary School in the Ncamagoro Circuit in Kavango West region, has urged other public servants to apply public policy in their decision making to improve service delivery to schools. He says public policy helps leaders understand how to serve communities fairly and effectively. The principal notes that...
Yesterday’s engagement between Prime Minister Dr Elijah Ngurare and editors from various media houses was more than a courtesy meeting. It was a reminder of why Namibia continues to stand tall on the African continent and the world at large, when it comes to media freedom. Such engagements reflect a growing understanding by government leaders...
Opuwo Town Council Chief Executive Officer, Matjandjara Tjihuura-Katurota, has reaffirmed the council’s commitment to delivering essential services despite mounting challenges, calling on residents and investors to “trust the process” as the town undergoes transformation. In an interview with New Era this week, Tjihuura-Katurota outlined the council’s vision, key achievements, ongoing challenges, and emerging investment opportunities...
Dmitry Lobach, Ambassador of Russia to Namibia 9 May is one of the main public holidays in Russia marking the victory of the Soviet Union over Nazi Germany in the Great Patriotic War 1941-1945. It is a tribute to the 27 million Soviet citizens – those who perished in the battlefield, starved to death in...
Adolf Kaure Namibian karateka Katelin Martin (28) says massages play a crucial role in helping prevent and manage high blood pressure (HBP) and diabetes. Martin, who opened her Sports Massage Clinic in Walvis Bay in March this year, explained how the clinic contributes to the prevention of some noncommunicable diseases, among them high blood pressure...
Zebaldt Ngaruka GOBABIS – Deputy Minister of Information and Communication Technology (MICT) Wenzel Kavaka says the ministry is ready to collaborate with schools in the Omaheke region to strengthen ICT development in education. Kavaka made the remarks at the second Omaheke Regional Education Summit, which focused on strengthening educational partnerships and building on previous initiatives...
The Ministry of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety and Security (MHAISS) and the Namibia Tourism Board (NTB) on yesterday vowed to strengthen partnerships between the two institutions to improve service delivery in the tourism sector. Speaking at the official launch of the National Customer Service Excellence Initiative and signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) between...
Auleria Wakudumo Head of Digital Transformation, Innovation and Smart Partnerships at MTC Nawa Likando has been recognised among the continent’s 50 digital champions. This marks a significant milestone in Namibia’s growing influence in Africa’s digital transformation. The recognition was conferred by the Africa Digital Festival (ADF). ADF is a leading platform that convenes policymakers, technology...
ONDANGWA – Marula oil is reaching international markets and transforming the lives of thousands of rural women in northern Namibia, where traditional knowledge passed down through generations is now creating income and opportunities for local communities. What was once only used at household level, is today becoming one of Namibia’s growing natural products exported abroad...