The advent of digital media has evoked diverse opinions on whether it is a necessity for countries to introduce new media ethics specifically for online journalists to abide by when reporting on the news.
National
Letter – Cyberbullying and the youth
It is undeniable that the internet has made the world a smaller place and life easier. The advantages cannot be denied, and the same goes for the disadvantages.
Editorial – Over-reliance on South Africa bordering on the ridiculous
When South Africa sneezes, Namibia catches the cold. We are reminded of this famous saying every time political upheaval grips our neighbours south of the Orange River.
On the spot – I’m not wanted by the corrupt and greedy – Amupanda
New Era journalist Loide Jason recently engaged Windhoek mayor Job Amupanda on a number of issues, including an assessment on the performance of the governing coalition since taking over the city last year.
Know Your Civil Servant – Eric Bhele Kana Miaso – Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist | MAWRL
For Eric Bhele Kana Miaso, moving from the private sector into public service has been a rewarding transition.
Tribute – Fare thee well Paramount Chief Vekuii Rukoro
Paramount Chief Vekuii Rukoro will be remembered in different circles as a youth activist during the liberation struggle from his days in student politics at Döbra until he entered national politics as Swanu’s youngest secretary general.
!Nami#Nus launches aggressive vaccination campaign
!Nami#Nus constituency councillor Susan Ndjaleka said members of the community and health workers started a strategic vaccination awareness campaign in Lüderitz to convince more residents to get the jab.
APP accuses ECN of defying court order
The All People’s Party has accused the Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) of defying a recent court order instructing them to make the ballots cast in the Kavango East region’s Ndonga Linena constituency elections available.
Wheelchair-bound woman pleads for help
Martha Iiyambo, a 50-year-old resident of Otjiwarongo suffers from Rheumatic Arthritis (RA), an autoimmune and inflammatory disease that severely limits her ability to lead a normal life.
Wasserfall family takes bail fight online
The family of murder victim, Shannon Wasserfall, has started an online protest to oppose bail being granted to her two murder accused siblings Azaan Madisia and Junior Mulundu.
