The Omaheke region is famous for its farming activities, rich heritage and economic potential. However, in recent times, the region has been grappling with a food security crisis, high poverty rates and lack of employment opportunities. New Era journalists Lahja Nashuuta (LN)recently sat down with the region’s first resident, governor Pijoo Nganate (PN), to gauge...
The recently concluded Presidential and National Assembly elections were marked by inefficiencies that saw the Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) extending the voting days by two days. Namibians are commended for their eagerness to have their voice heard and exercise their democratic right. This is seen in the significant turnout of voters. Among the 1.4...
High quality human capital that create innovations is becoming key in the competitiveness of individual companies and the national economies as far as the Fourth Industrial Revolution is concerned. In the digital age, be it in the private or public sector, one can now work remotely (work from home with the use of a computer),...
Carin Slabbert was appointed as the new Namibia Hockey Union president, at the elective Annual General Meeting held on Tuesday. At the same AGM, NHU also managed to ratify a new constitution, which reconstructs a new executive structure and elected a new executive committee. The vice president for women is Marietta Stoffberg, with the vice...
The Capricorn Eagles delivered a dominating performance against China, clinching a 10-wicket victory in the Hong Kong Women’s T20I series. After losing the toss, Namibia was put in to field first, but their disciplined and aggressive bowling gave them control. China opted to bat, but the Eagles’ bowlers proved relentless as China managed only 55/9...
The FNB Women Super League will continue this weekend, with crucial matches slated for different venues across the nation. Action will commence today at the Namibia Football Association (NFA) technical centre where Nust Babes will face Khomas Nampol Ladies at 17h00. Action will continue tomorrow morning when Okahandja FC welcomes Beauties at Nau-aib Stadium in...
Sixteen DebMarine Premier League matches are lined-up this weekend with defending champions, African Stars to square off against Unam FC at Independence Stadium in a match that starts at 19h00. Both teams are yet to get off the mark after they failed to play their matches last weekend. Stars was set to play Young African,...
Born in Otjiwarongo in 1961, Egbert Hoff was raised in Windhoek, and schooled at the revered Deutsche Höhere Privatschule Windhoek (DHPS), an upmarket learning institution primarily tailored to take German-speaking ‘Pikininis’ through the ropes in Academia. ‘Hoffy’ started kicking a football at the age of 10 for the school team but only got to play...
An unforgettable week awaits as the Namibian women’s and men’s netball teams prepare for the highly anticipated Africa Netball Cup, scheduled for 9 to 14 December at the MTC Dome in Swakopmund. This prestigious competition will feature nine women’s teams, including the host nation Namibia, alongside Eswatini, Kenya, Lesotho, Malawi, South Africa, Uganda, Zambia, and...
The Africa Aquatics and Open Water Swimming Championships are underway at the Olympia Swimming Pool in Windhoek, where only the Africa Aquatics activities are in action. The second part of the event, the highly anticipated Open Water Swimming competition will commence on Sunday at Lake Oanob near Rehoboth. There are 370 athletes from 15 Southern...