Monika Amunyela — reports on the launch of 'The Girl's Corner', an all-female social venue created to prioritize safety and sisterhood.
A team of young innovators created a prototype at a 48-hour hackathon that uses artificial intelligence to help media organisations interpret operational and commercial data more effectively, enabling faster and better-informed decisions.
15 April 2026 · New Era →
A team of young innovators created a prototype at a 48-hour hackathon that uses artificial intelligence to help media organisations interpret operational and commercial data more effectively, enabling faster and better-informed decisions.
15 April 2026 · New Era →
Dula Melania, an 18-year-old second-year LLB student at the University of Namibia, has overcome limited access to legal resources in her remote hometown to pursue a legal career. She advocates for broadening access to the profession for students from disadvantaged backgrounds, viewing her success as a way to prove that geographic origin need not limit opportunity.
8 April 2026 · New Era →
Namibian DJ and producer Erro Mulokoshi credits his success to hard work and passion for music, starting from a love of finding exclusive tracks in school and performing at venues across Windhoek. He currently works as a full-time DJ while running his own business and pursuing ambitions to establish his own studio and record label.
2 April 2026 · New Era →
'Speel Aan' and 'Naked Spaces' emerged as major winners at the Namibia Theatre and Film Awards, which returned after a six-year hiatus to showcase the country's creative talent. International actor Hakeem Kae-Kazim, guest of honour, called for pan-African collaboration and stressed the importance of African creators telling African stories authentically.
2 April 2026 · New Era →
The Namibian Theatre and Film Awards (NTFAs) 2026 returned on Saturday after a six-year hiatus, celebrating excellence across 36 categories in film and theatre. International actor Hakeem Kae-Kazim attended as guest of honour and emphasized the importance of telling authentic African stories from pan-African perspectives.
30 March 2026 · New Era →
A Namibian documentary film titled "Echoes of Omusati," directed by Oshoveli Shipoh and conceived by Morna Ikosa, premieres tonight at Ster-Kinekor cinema in Windhoek. The film tells stories of the Omusati region in northern Namibia, focusing on its people, culture, history, and tribal identities, including a family's 37-year separation and reunion during exile.
27 March 2026 · New Era →
Young people in Outapi are earning income through the Dishena Youth Cleaning Project, a community initiative that provides practical work experience, skills training, and employment to unemployed youth while addressing waste management needs. The founder plans to expand the project across the Omusati region.
25 March 2026 · New Era →
The Namibia Film Commission's Film Week brought together filmmakers, students and professionals for workshops and discussions on marketing, distribution and African storytelling. Minister Emma Theofelus emphasised the importance of Africans telling African stories from an African perspective, while NUST announced new courses in digital arts, animation and film production.
20 March 2026 · New Era →
Namibian youth were central to the independence struggle, but veterans and contemporary activists argue that economic emancipation remains incomplete. Today's youth movements have shifted from political freedom to addressing unemployment, social inequality, and demanding accountability for change.
20 March 2026 · New Era →
The Ministry of Education, Innovation, Youth, Sports, Arts and Culture's youth development allocation has increased by N$70.6 million to N$750 million for the 2025/26 financial year. The National Youth Council of Namibia welcomes the boost but emphasises that funds must be targeted at employment pathways, entrepreneurship, and skills development to make a meaningful impact.
11 March 2026 · New Era →