Matheus David The Minister of Gender Equality and Child Welfare, Emma Kantema, has handed over Early Childhood Development (ECD) Kits to the Chief Xaai ECD Centre at Farm Uitkoms. The handover is part of the government project in collaboration with partners to procure 1,552 ECD kits worth N$5,500,610.98 for early learning centres across the country....
Landless People’s Movement (LPM) youth leader Duminga Ndala stated that in Namibia, good governance means access to economic opportunities for youth, efficient and improved service delivery, and public institutions that are accessible, trustworthy, and free from corruption. Ndala, the chairperson of the LPM Youth Command Element, emphasised that this shift would make young people not just...
The call for youth inclusion has been echoed in all corners of the country, and 24-year-old award-winning energy researcher Shepherd Nyambe has answered it by throwing his name into the political ring for the upcoming 2025 Regional Councils and Local Authorities Elections, scheduled for 26 November. The political enthusiast will be contesting as an independent...
Under the harsh southern sun, where water is scarce and the soil often resists cultivation, a determined teacher decided that her school deserved more than dry ground and an empty stomach for the learners. What began as a dream to feed vulnerable children has grown into a thriving green space, a place of learning, nourishment,...
Taimi Haihambo ONGWEDIVA – Ongwediva is set to come alive with laughter and excitement this December as the highly anticipated Kiddies Festival Ongwediva 2025 prepares to welcome children and families for two days of fun, games, and unforgettable moments. This year, organizer Martha Niilonga is going above and beyond by bringing the festival to children...
Kambangane sniffed the boiling stew from three-legged pots and sneaked out of the graveyard. Minutes later, the crocodile-tearful men had buried Kambaikiha, who had left behind as many cows as the autumn’s leaves. “Not one of his red-berried cows could save him from choking on a housefly,” said Kahozu, rubbing vicks under his eyes. “Who...
Pinehas K Pinehas Monika Mercoto, a passionate media enthusiast, first showcased her remarkable talent in high school when she wrote her debut television show, The Notebook. Her deep and unwavering love for storytelling has only grown since then. In a recent interview with New Era, Mercoto revealed that this early project eventually inspired the creation...
Kaviveterue Virere Namibian contenders are requesting national support as the Miss HOPE Journey International 2025 pageant draws near. The pageant will take place in Cape Town, South Africa, from 26 to 30 November 2025. Among them are Pedro Nambandja, a 37-year-old single mother, and Henry Kondo, a 24-year-old Otjiwarongo resident, who are passionate supporters of...
Taimi Haihambo Oshakati – What started as a childhood hobby of restyling clothes has grown into a life-changing career for Kornelia Gabriel, a young fashion designer who turned her vocational training into a thriving tailoring business in the town of Oshakati. Growing up, Gabriel always had a creative spark. “I would change my clothes into...
“Don’t play with uncultured children,” said the queen, waving a finger at Muniomuvanda. Every day, the queen hid the heir from children who came to beg for churned milk poured into dogs’ bowls. Yesterday, her majesty pinched the heir for blinking at a stick girl. “The sun will melt the red-ochre lotion from your arms...