Two male drummers take their positions at the centre of the stage, pounding their drums in traditional style. This is only a harbinger of what is to follow – a forerunner of the great cultural performance to come. As the drumbeat reaches a crescendo, all hell breaks loose.
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The Yeyi ancestral land claims – A response to Prof. Makala Lilemba
The intention of the scholar in response to the scholars who wrote regarding the article published on 19 July 2019 was not to demean the research findings of the said two scholars, but was for him to bring out the other historical and academic perspectives.
Keeping up with the Joneses: A Namibian perspective
Namibia celebrated 29 years of independence, which has brought human development, infrastructural
Toe to toe with coach Ricardo Mannetti: Part 2:
New Era (NE) Managing Editor Toivo Ndjebela recently had a candid sit-down interview with former Brave Warriors gaffer Ricardo Mannetti (RM), where the coach openly spoke about the quality of Namibian
Drought exacts grim toll on donkeys
EUNDA – The edges of Etaka canal and the dry oshanas near Outapi in Omusati Region are messed up with stinking rotten donkey carcasses as drought takes its toll on the poor draught animals.
Police guard dying humpback whale
WALVIS BAY – Police and rescue officials were despatched to Kuisebmond beach yesterday morning to guard the humpback whale that washed ashore on Wednesday.
CDC holds regional workshop on financial management
WINDHOEK - A week ago, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) hosted a five-day workshop that helped improve the financial management skills of CDC partners in Namibia and five other countries in the region.
Katjavivi officiates at Children’s Parliament
WINDHOEK - The 5TH Session of Children’s Parliament, a platform facilitating the participation of young people in the democratic process, was officially opened early this week by the Speaker of the National Assembly, Professor Peter Katjavivi.
Star of the Week: Dr Helena Ndume
Our Star of the Week goes to eye surgeon Dr Helena Ndume and five other ophthalmologists from Namibia and the United States of America (USA). Notable for her charitable work amongst sufferers of eye-related
Möller murder accused enlists new lawyer
WINDHOEK – The Ministry of Justice Legal Aid Directorate has instructed former magistrate, turned defence lawyer, Jermaine Muchali to defend murder accused Panduleni Gotlieb in his murder trial in the Windhoek High Court at the Windhoek Correctional Facility before Judge Dinnah Usiku.