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...
Taimi Haihambo Helao Nafidi – Amid growing concerns about youth unemployment, Governor of the Ohangwena region, Kadiva Hamutumwa has assured graduates that the solutionto their joblessness has already arrived— through the National Youth Development Fund (NYDF). Addressing the 3rd Joint Graduation Ceremony of the NEV TVET Hub graduation ceremony, a collaboration between Nakayale, Eenhana, and...
Immanuel Natanael, a 21-year-old student from Valombola Vocational Training Center (VTC), won first place at the 2025 WorldSkills Namibia National Competition. He received the President’s Award for his hard work and discipline. His journey started with a strong passion for making and building things by hand. He said that he trained very hard for the...
Hilma Nalupe Young Namibians are stepping up to address health challenges in their communities. Last Friday, the One Economy Foundation hosted the first SparkRx Youth Health Innovation Summit at the #BeFree Youth Campus in Windhoek. The event brought together more than 200 youth, health workers and innovators to share ideas on how to improve sexual...