Andreas Thomas EENHANA – As Namibia continues to reflect on the meaning of its independence more than three decades after political liberation, the death of Mathias Kanana Hishoono has cast a sharp light on a fading generation whose legitimacy was forged in sacrifice rather than symbolism. Hishoono, one of the last surviving pioneers present at...
Matheus David Questions about where LGBTQ+ individuals or other vulnerable or minority groups or individuals are placed when arrested or sentenced have sparked public interest in how Namibia’s criminal justice system responds to gender identity. New Era had an interview with the Commissioner General of the Namibian Correctional Service, Raphael Hamunyela. He said their main...
Adolf Kaure The leader of the Popular Democratic Movement (PDM), McHenry Venaani has advised the government to consider creating an investment fund that can be used to pay war veterans. Speaking at a recent press conference, Venaani said, “If we spend close to N$2 billion every year to pay war veterans from our national budget,...
Auleria Wakudumo In a world where pain, rejection and hardship are often hidden behind closed doors, Victoria Shamhe (47), an author, entrepreneur, and human resources professional, is boldly sharing her story to encourage those overwhelmed by life’s challenges. In her new book, ‘Endure suffering as a good soldier’, written from a lifetime of personal struggle,...
OMUTHIYA – Vice President Lucia Witbooi has assured the people of Namibia that the government remains committed to promoting the rights of persons with disabilities. She was speaking during her familiarisation visit, on behalf of President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, to the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Namibia (Elcin)’s Rehabilitation Centre in Oniipa last week. “Our Constitution, national...
Zebaldt Ngaruka OMITARA – Otjivero Combined School (CS) resumed normal teaching yesterday following the successful removal of wasps at the school in the Omitara settlement of Omaheke region. Wasps are winged insects, closely related to bees and ants. The school was severely affected by a wasp infestation on the eve of the school reopening last week,...
Adolf Kaure The Namibia Medicines Regulatory Council (NMRC) has advised consumers to consult healthcare professionals when using zinc picolinate and selenium-containing supplements, particularly for children under the age of 18 years. The products are sold, among others, as immune boosters for children. In a recently released press statement, the Registrar of Medicines, Fransina Nambahu,...
OKAHAO – Mobile Telecommunications Limited (MTC) and the Motor Vehicle Accident Fund (MVA Fund) on Friday donated eight classrooms to Shaanika Nashilongo Secondary School in the Okahao constituency of the Omusati region. The infrastructure, donated through the MTC Rural Schools Project, is valued at over N$2 million. Speaking at the inauguration ceremony, MTC’s Chief Brand,...
Swapo Party’s National Council member, Inecia Brandt, said her number one priority for her constituency is installing potable water for the community. Brandt is the councillor for the Daures constituency, in the Erongo region after successfully winning the regional elections last year. In a brief interview with this publication, Brandt said she has been part...
Auleria Wakudumo The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Land Reform has confirmed reports of suspected locusts’ infestation in Nehale Lya Mpingana constituency in the Oshikoto region. The ministry’s spokesperson Simon Nghipandulwa confirmed the presence of the grass locusts following a rapid investigation, stating that the locusts have been detected mostly on the grass and...