Omupresidente wongudu yoBody of Christ (BCP) Festus Thomas okwa indila ovakriste aveshe nOvanamibia koonono opo va hoolole ongudu oyo vati tai ka eta epangelo popepi noshiwana notai ka kandula po omikundu odo da taalelwa koshiwana. Edi okwe di popya poshiongi shongudu yaye sha li kOmuthiya moshitukulwa shaShikoto mEtitatu. Thomas okwa ti epangelo li li koshipundi...
As children, we would be informed that a meeting consisting of only men adjourns. The reason was so that ‘they’ go think about the issue. Tomorrow morning, everybody would return, and each one would be asked what ‘their’ decision was. Suddenly, the stalemate would be resolved. I only got to know the truth as an...
In any given society, fake news is spread about individuals, a group of people, or an organisation. Fake news has a long-term impact not only on the individuals who are targeted, but also beyond them. Terms used by some Oshiwambo dialects to refer to fake news are ‘ooli’, ‘oipupulu’, ‘uumbudhi’, ‘eemhwaki’ or ‘okulundila’. On 27...
President Nangolo Mbumba has urged voters in the upcoming Presidential and National Assembly elections to cast their ballots peacefully on Wednesday to strengthen democracy. He made these remarks at State House yesterday during the donation handover of smart screens and tablets by Huawei Technologies Namibia to Oshigambo and Alpo Mauno Mbamba high schools. “I believe...
Rudolf Gaiseb FARM NDILIMANI – The children of the liberation struggle remain firmly behind Swapo and its presidential candidate, ahead of next week’s national elections. According to the struggle kids, their loyalty to Swapo transcends the unfulfilled promises they have endured in recent years. New Era yesterday visited Farm Ndilimani in Brakwater, Windhoek where the...
OLUKONDA – President Nangolo Mbumba has expressed disappointment that young people are jumping to follow opposition parties that lack leadership and direction. Mbumba made these remarks during a Swapo rally at Olukonda in Oshikoto region earlier this week. “How can you leave a well-established party with history? Stop jumping and following people with no vision....
“Ask not what your country can do for you; rather ask what you can do for your country” is a quote from John F. Kennedy’s inaugural address on 20 January 1961. As we pen this week’s editorial, the quote reverberates vividly across Namibia’s length and breath as the country heads into the decisive election week....
Zebaldt Ngaruka Barry Rukoro, the president of the National Unity Democratic Organisation (Nudo) faction in coalition with the South West Africa National Union (Swanu), said once elected into power, they will professionalise football and sport at large in the country. He shared with New Era Sport that the professionalism strategy will include establishing well-supported football...
Presidential candidates have recognised the critical role the youth play in shaping the nation’s future. They have taken steps to empower Young Turks within their ranks. This is not only reflective of the country’s growing youth population but also a strategic move to tap into the fresh perspectives that young people bring to the table. ...
OSHAKATI – Swapo vice president Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah says the party remainsfocused on ensuring inclusivity among all Namibians, as she announced the party had printed a record 500 copies of its recently launched manifesto in Braille. This will enable visually impaired persons to follow the party’s ideologies and promises for a better future without having to...