First Gentleman Lieutenant General (Rtd) Epaphras Denga Ndaitwah spoke with affection, pride and deep emotion about his wife, President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, during the premiere of the new documentary ‘Netumbo: A Leader Beyond Politics’. The film, produced by MultiChoice Namibia and expected to be made public today, narrates the life story of Namibia’s first female President...
Auleria Wakudumo Deep in the Okongo constituency of Ohangwena region, the spirit of unity and determination has transformed Tileinge Andima Combined School, formerly known as Shamukweni Combined School from a modest collection of thatched and corrugated iron shelters into a proud, fully furnished community hostel. This transformation, driven by parents, community members, the private sector,...
Namibia’s fifth and first ever female President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah is renowned as one of Africa’s greatest political figures and a fearless freedom fighter, who bestrode continents in pursuit of justice and self-determination. As the country and continent celebrates her 73rd birthday today, Nandi-Ndaitwah’s life, political journey and valour is widely hailed as an inspiration –...
Your Excellency Annalena Baerbock, President of the General Assembly, Your Excellencies, Heads of State and Government, Your Excellency António Guterres, Secretary-General of the United Nations, Distinguished Delegates, Ladies and Gentlemen, When the Founders convened 80 years ago, they did so: To establish an organisation, among others to “save succeeding generations from the scourge of war....
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah’s compassionate leadership is not only described in Namibia. African leaders, presidents Duma Boko of Botswana and Emmerson Mnangagwa of Zimbabwe, used the recent Southern African Development Community Summit in Madagascar to praise Nandi-Ndaitwah for her inspiring leadership and the hope she represents for women across Africa. New Era is using this content...
Namibia and Tanzania have embarked on a new chapter in their bilateral relations by agreeing to intensify strategic cooperation aimed at boosting the economic fortunes of both nations. The focus is on energy, trade, investment and the blue economy. This year, President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah visited her Tanzanian counterpart Samia Suluhu Hassan in Dar es Salaam....
As the first female President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah celebrates her 73rd birthday today, four young political leaders who have worked closely with her have shared heartfelt tributes, celebrating her as a teacher, trailblazer and a moral compass for the nation. Their voices, united across regions, echo a deep sense of admiration for a woman whose leadership...
For 42 years, Epafras Ndenga Ndaitwah has celebrated his wife’s birthday as a family man, a soldier and a husband. But this year’s celebration feels different, he said during an exclusive interview with New Era at State House yesterday. For the first time, his wife, President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, marks her birthday as Namibia’s first female...
On 21 March 2025, Namibia witnessed a historic moment as Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah was inaugurated as the country’s first female President. Her ascension to the presidency marked not only a significant milestone for gender equality but also a renewed commitment to national development. In her inaugural address, President Nandi-Ndaitwah outlined a comprehensive vision for Namibia’s future,...
Kaviveterue Virere The National Organisation of Parents in Education (NAOPE) has welcomed the government’s decision to abolish tertiary registration fees starting in 2026, describing it as a “historic milestone” that will transform access to higher education in Namibia. NAOPE said eliminating registration fees is a big step towards ensuring inclusive and equitable education for all...