Visual artist Alexander Bracht has liked drawing since an early age, and developed an admiration for art in the 10th grade when he took art as a main school subject. He then got exposed to the art of Gustav Klimt, Paul Klee, Kandinsky and the modernist painters.
Jittah growing behind the mic
Jittah Daniel from Tsumeb recently released his third album titled ‘Evolved Genuis’ – a combination of Afro-pop, Kwaito and Amapiano sounds.
Opinion – Understanding the mental health, unemployment connection
People’s emotional health is known to be significantly impacted by unemployment for a long time. The Covid-19 pandemic’s effects are still being felt around the globe, and the problem has gained more attention than ever.
Opinion – Open letter to fellow Namibians (Part 2)
This open letter is a follow-up to the one that was published last week (New Era, 12 April 2023). In this second open letter, I want to focus on the milestones that can bring us together.
Rossing Foundation, ENAEX Africa donate textbooks to Erongo
The Rossing Foundation and ENAEX Africa donated N$250 000 worth of textbooks to selected schools in the Erongo region last week. The donation is set to enhance learning and teaching.
Khomas governor equips SMEs
Khomas governor Laura McLeod-Katjirua has once again come to the aid of micro- entrepreneurs when she handed over equipment and materials worth N$180 000 as part of her development initiatives.
Kandjii-Murangi enters NUST fray
Higher education minister Itah Kandji-Murangi read the Namibia University of Science and Technology’s governing council the riot act.
NamPower requests ‘inflation fuelling’ price hike
Namibians will soon find out if they are going to have to fork out more of their hard-earned dollars, just to keep the lights on. This is after Namibia Power Corporation requested a 16.87% increase in electricity tariffs for the 2023/24 year.
Mayor McKay predicts Lüderitz boom
Lüderitz mayor Benjamin McKay optimistically declared that the southern coastal town is going to experience a phenomenal revival as a future economic hub of Namibia.
Namcor muddles executive appointment
Namibia’s National Petroleum Corporation has seemingly reversed its decision to appoint Lionel Matthews as acting managing director.









