The year 2021 will be remembered in Namibia’s examination annals as one in which the grade 11 examination timetable was set aside and the whole examination cancelled due to examination leaks.
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Opinion – Unemployment: A violent epidemic in Namibia
Statistics play a vital role in the many ways we contextualise, analyse and process information, and so often, it infers to us a reality we may not be ready to confront or deal with.
Opinion – Opposition is not a phobia … loving those who practise homosexuality
Namibia being a secular and democratic state means that we should respect and value all views regarding this matter of homosexuality.
Know your civil servant – Serving the youth is rewarding
There is nothing more fulfilling than to serve the country and influence its developmental trajectory. Doing so while serving the youth can be extra rewarding as one can count oneself among those who contributed to the socio-economic upliftment of humanity. This observation was made by Nicolas Tembwe in an interview with New Era.
On the spot – Muinjangue on party politics, Covid-19 and reparations
Journalist Loide Jason speaks to National Unity Democratic Organisation’s (NUDO) president and deputy minister of health Utjiua Muinjangue on her dual roles, the year ahead in parliament, genocide reparations as well as the state of the nation’s health.
Nandi-Ndaitwah to lead delegation to Angola
In an effort to accelerate and strengthen commercial ties between Namibia and Angola, international relations minister Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah will soon lead a delegation of businesspeople to the neighbouring country in search of business or trade opportunities.
Toilets, boreholes for Windhoek Rural residents
Residents of Ongombo West, Dordabis and Stinkwater have applauded the Khomas Regional Council for rural sanitation and water provision.
Foraging for a living on a dumpsite… desperate women find joy in the rubble
When thousands lost their jobs after the coronavirus broke out, many were forced to do the unthinkable… foraging for items to sell on a rubbish dump.
Alweendo lashes prophets of doom… ‘experts in pointing out what is wrong’
Former Bank of Namibia (BoN) governor and current mines and energy minister Tom Alweendo has expressed optimism over Namibia’s ability to emerge from the current economic doldrums, provided that everyone pulls their weight.
Namcor, ReconAfrica agree commercial terms
The proposal by the National Petroleum Corporation of Namibia to sell half of its 10% carried participating interest in the approximately 24 000 square kilometres’ petroleum exploration licence (PEL 73) in the Kavango Basin, is expected to be concluded this month.









