First Gentleman, Epaphras Denga Ndaitwah said President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwa’s quest to serve and her distinct ability to inspire others started at a tender young age. Ndaitwah, in an exclusive interview with New Era yesterday ahead of his wife’s birthday today, said Nandi- Ndaitwah had given up a lot to serve the Namibian nation while she...
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah’s journey began in the red soils of northern Namibia long before independence or the promise of equality. Today, she stands as Namibia’s first female Head of State, a symbol of endurance and possibility, a story beautifully told recently in the new documentary, ‘Netumbo: A Leader Beyond Politics’. The film, which premiered on...
The Namibia Press Agency (Nampa) has received an unqualified audit opinion for the 2023/2024 financial year, marking its first clean audit in a decade. This achievement signifies a major milestone in the agency’s governance and financial management, Nampa board chairperson, Ndeuhala Katonyala-Lewis said on Tuesday. She noted that the clean audit from the Auditor General...
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....
Ncuncuni constituency’s independent candidate Michael Naiteta said he will bring development to all despite the presence of different political affiliations in the constituency. Naiteta is the headman of Gcwatjinga village. He said he is not seeking a job, as he is employed as a project coordinator at the Rundu Vocational Training Centre. He noted that...