Monika Amunyela — reports on the launch of 'The Girl's Corner', an all-female social venue created to prioritize safety and sisterhood.
Visual artist Ndako Nghipandulwa has created a 12-work series titled "Job is Job" using discarded road signs to honour construction workers and celebrate the dignity of everyday work. The Windhoek City Police warned that altering public road signs is illegal, though Nghipandulwa's works were made from signs already being discarded and not in active use.
27 February 2026 · New Era →
Visual artist Ndako Nghipandulwa has created a 12-work series titled "Job is Job" using discarded road signs to honour construction workers and celebrate the dignity of everyday work. The Windhoek City Police warned that altering public road signs is illegal, though Nghipandulwa's works were made from signs already being discarded and not in active use.
27 February 2026 · New Era →
Focus Academy has launched Season 2 of the Spelltacular Spelling Series, running monthly from February to November 2026 with each edition focused on a specific grade from Grade 7 down to Grade 2. The program coordinator says the grade-specific approach allows for better attention to learners' different understanding capacities and aims to improve vocabulary, spelling accuracy, confidence, and public speaking skills.
25 February 2026 · New Era →
The Youth Advisory Council of the Tukwatha Youth Organisation was launched in January 2026 to provide young people with an independent voice in shaping the organisation's future. The council, comprising 16 commissioners serving three-year terms, reports directly to the president and works independently of the executive committees to ensure its advice remains objective and youth-centred.
25 February 2026 · New Era →
Namclear allocated N$755,284 in its 2026 Corporate Social Responsibility budget, distributed among 20 foundations and institutions across Namibia. The funding supports education, environmental sustainability, humanitarian welfare, and emergency response initiatives, with managing director Fabian Tait emphasising education and youth development as central priorities.
24 February 2026 · New Era →
A new DSTV/KykNet series hosted by Joalette De Villiers travels across Namibia to feature people, places, and stories centred around potjie cooking, a tradition the creator Pedro Mendoza sees as a unifying symbol across Namibia's diverse cultures. The show highlights guests' authentic connections to their potjie recipes and traditions, with the fireside setting fostering honest conversations.
23 February 2026 · New Era →
Namibian artist Snazzy has created Afrozotics, a sensual genre blending Kompa, Kizomba, rock, and electronic elements designed to evoke emotion and nostalgia. Built on her multicultural upbringing and featuring languages including Oshiwambo, English, and Portuguese, the genre reflects her evolution after stepping away from music for seven years.
13 February 2026 · New Era →
Bank Windhoek, the Ministry of Education, and the African Leadership Institute hosted a mathematics training workshop for 39 Grade 8 and 9 teachers from five regions near Okahandja, part of an ongoing programme to improve teaching methods and teacher development. Nearly 200 mathematics teachers have participated in the training over two years, with two additional workshops planned for 2026.
11 February 2026 · New Era →
Monika Amunyela reports on the launch of 'The Girl's Corner', an all-female social experience created by women to prioritize safety, emotional ease, and genuine connection over typical nightlife. Co-founder Rauna Fudheni says the concept strips away noise to focus on sisterhood, with plans for recurring themed events and expansion to Oshakati.
7 February 2026 · New Era →
Teresa Mupalu of Hair by Mulombe led a grooming initiative at Home of Good Hope Orphanage, where her team braided 31 girls, washed 35 children, and cut the hair of 40 boys ahead of the new school term. Mupalu said the effort aimed to boost children's confidence and belonging through grooming, and she plans to continue the initiative to encourage others to give back using their natural talents.
21 January 2026 · New Era →
Thomas Amakali works as a project accountant by day and performs as comedian Tate Matondo by night, using relatable humour to gain growing recognition. The Ontananga-born creator has won recognition at the MTC Content Creator Awards and plans to collaborate with other comedians and feature in a local web series.
19 January 2026 · New Era →