President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah yesterday commissioned seven new heads of mission and told them to put economic diplomacy at the centre of their work as the country seeks investment, markets and development partnerships to meet the goals of NDP6 and Vision 2030. Speaking at the commissioning ceremony, the President said the envoys carry a high sense...
Auleria Wakudumo Several young people in Oniipa, in the Oshikoto region, who had previously dropped out of school, are now returning to their studies and making steady progress, thanks to the youth empowerment initiatives of Live Out Loud (LOL) Namibia. Founded by the visionary and internationally recognised Mandela Washington and fellow Tabita Neshiko, the organisation...
Matheus David In Windhoek lives a man many call a hero, even though he never refers to himself as such. Samuel Kapepo, a community man, has become a voice of hope for children growing up facing the same struggles he once knew. Kapepo grew up without parents, fighting hard days that many young people still...
Rudolf Gaiseb Ahead of the International Anti-Corruption Day, government, civil society and youth organisations on Friday participated in a dialogue in commemoration of the day, which is marked annually on 9 December. This year, the day will be held under the theme “Uniting with Youth Against Corruption”. The platform brought diverse expert voices who underscored...
Hilma Nalupe Dolly Mootu, originally from Tsumeb, recently led a cleaning campaign in her hometown, targeting the informal settlement of Kuvukiland, which is home to more than 10 000 people. The objective of the campaign was to give the community a hands-on experience in taking responsibility for their surroundings and leading their own change. Mootu...
SWAKOPMUND – More than 170 children from the DRC informal settlement in Swakopmund were treated to an early Christmas party over the weekend. The Cradle of Hope Foundation treated the children to a warm meal, gift packs and ice cream. The foundation is led by Francis Godenschweig, with the help of her family and a...
Joseph Kaula EENHANA -The Ohangwena region ushered in a new era of political leadership last week as newly elected regional and local authority councillors took their oaths of office, marking the official start of their new term. The swearing-in ceremony brought together leaders from across the region’s constituencies, reaffirming their commitment to service delivery...
WALVIS BAY – A stolen identity card has turned into a financial nightmare for a Walvis Bay fisherman, who now finds himself burdened with debt and battling to clear his name. The fisherman, whose identity is known to New Era but withheld due to the financial implications of the fraud, says his ordeal began years...
NKURENKURU – The Kavango West Regional Council have installed Nkurenkuru regional councillor Filipus Tenga as its chairperson at a swearing-in ceremony held at Nkurenkuru on Friday. Tenga will replace former chairperson Joseph Sikongo (Tondoro constituency councillor), who will now represent the region at the National Council. Mankumpi constituency councillor Lukas Muha was also elected to...
Adolf Kaure Swapo Party’s Moses Garoeb constituency councillor Stefanus Ndengu has been elected as the new chairperson of the Khomas Regional Council (KRC) during a swearing-in ceremony presided over by Windhoek district magistrate Ndapewa Celma Amadhila. During his inaugural speech, Ndengu vowed to address the growing unemployment rate in the region, mainly caused by urbanisation....