Since early 2020, the world has experienced a major health and social crisis caused by the Covid-19 pandemic. The world has been challenged with a wave of coronavirus infections that have been rising and putting a strain on the health sector of countries worldwide.
Year: 2022
Letter – Could a purported Men’s Conference be the solution to GBV?
Three years ago, social media in Nambia burst with a potent joke of a men’s conference to coincide with Valentine’s Day in February.
Editorial – Party politics should not derail service delivery
The Swapo Party will towards the end of this year hold its elective congress where a new top leadership will be elected to steer the ruling party for another five years.
Know your civil servant – Serving the youth is rewarding
There is nothing more fulfilling than to serve the country and influence its developmental trajectory. Doing so while serving the youth can be extra rewarding as one can count oneself among those who contributed to the socio-economic upliftment of humanity. This observation was made by Nicolas Tembwe in an interview with New Era.
On the spot – Muinjangue on party politics, Covid-19 and reparations
Journalist Loide Jason speaks to National Unity Democratic Organisation’s (NUDO) president and deputy minister of health Utjiua Muinjangue on her dual roles, the year ahead in parliament, genocide reparations as well as the state of the nation’s health.
Nandi-Ndaitwah to lead delegation to Angola
In an effort to accelerate and strengthen commercial ties between Namibia and Angola, international relations minister Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah will soon lead a delegation of businesspeople to the neighbouring country in search of business or trade opportunities.
Toilets, boreholes for Windhoek Rural residents
Residents of Ongombo West, Dordabis and Stinkwater have applauded the Khomas Regional Council for rural sanitation and water provision.
Foraging for a living on a dumpsite… desperate women find joy in the rubble
When thousands lost their jobs after the coronavirus broke out, many were forced to do the unthinkable… foraging for items to sell on a rubbish dump.
Alweendo lashes prophets of doom… ‘experts in pointing out what is wrong’
Former Bank of Namibia (BoN) governor and current mines and energy minister Tom Alweendo has expressed optimism over Namibia’s ability to emerge from the current economic doldrums, provided that everyone pulls their weight.
Namcor, ReconAfrica agree commercial terms
The proposal by the National Petroleum Corporation of Namibia to sell half of its 10% carried participating interest in the approximately 24 000 square kilometres’ petroleum exploration licence (PEL 73) in the Kavango Basin, is expected to be concluded this month.









