Namibia’s long-running proposals for international trade agencies and organisations to reduce and, in some instances, entirely lift trade barriers for black and white rhino horns were overwhelmingly rejected at the recent 20th UN Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species meeting in Uzbekistan. In its proposals, Namibia has for years been calling for amendment to...
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...
This week, government handed over Farm Alpha No:628 to be used to extend the Aminuis communal area. This is indeed a welcome move. The Aminuis communal area is one of the hardest hit by drought every year, and the fact that it is over stocked with livestock makes the situation much worse. Land is the...
This year, the government demonstrated its commitment towards the arts, culture and heritage industry by launching the Namibia Arts, Culture and Heritage (NACH) Policy and a financial boost of N$50 million for the 2025/26 financial year. New Era Journalist Priscilla Mukokobi (PM) engaged Gretta Gaspar (GG), Office Administrator at the National Arts Council of Namibia...
Loide Nghiishililwa began her teaching career at a young and energetic age of 22, in January 2013, as an English Second Language and Oshindonga First Language teacher in the Khomas region at Acacia High School. Her love for teaching and education led her to concurrently teach at Namibia College of Open Learning (NAMCOL) as a...
The Namibian Presidency has welcomed the decision by African Leadership Magazine (ALM) to name Netumbo Nandi‑Ndaitwah as African Political Leader of the Year 2025, and Esperance Luvindao, Minister of Health and Social Services, as African Public Health Champion of the Year 2025. The announcement was issued by ALM after a continent-wide voting process spotlights Namibia’s...
Matheus David The Eco Dialogue Collective (EDC) officially launched The Green Screen initiative on Wednesday. The event brought together journalists, researchers, civil society, and development partners to welcome a new chapter in Namibia’s green future. The objective is to make information more accessible, strengthen transparency, and help people understand what Namibia’s green transition really means....
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah received a courtesy call from SADC executive secretary Elias Magosi on Tuesday. Magosi said the purpose of the visit was to brief the Head of State on the state of the region and better understand Namibia’s priorities in strengthening SADC’s mandate. It also aims to strengthen regional integration, peace, and security among...