KALIMBEZA — The Kalimbeza rice green scheme in Zambezi region is pushing ahead with renewed vigour, as government support and internal planning seek to overcome lingering infrastructure and market barriers. During a high-level visit to the scheme on Friday, Deputy Minister of Agriculture, Water and Land Reform Ruth Masake and project manager Patrick Kompeli shared...
WALVIS BAY – The Namibian Hake Association has secured a N$1.1 million grant from the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) to fund a study for reducing entanglement of Cape fur seals in fishing gear used in the local hake industry. Chairperson of the association, Matti Amukwa, told New Era the funding is crucial for maintaining Namibia’s...
Auleria Wakudumo OSHAKATI – Minister of Home Affairs , Immigration, Safety and Security, Lucia Iipumbu has called for greater recognition of local Totem Expo at both national and international levels, stating that they have potential to become an international cultural and trade event. Speaking at the official opening of Oshakati Totem Expo 2025 at Oshakati...
KATIMA MULILO-The 2025 Namibia Local Authority Sports and Recreation Association (Nalasra) Games ended on Friday in Katima Mulilo, with the City of Windhoek teams emerging as the overall champions. Windhoek’s teams delivered outstanding performances across various sports disciplines to secure the top position. Rundu Town Council claimed second place, while Walvis Bay Municipality finished third. ...
Kunlavut Vitidsarn celebrated becoming the first man from Thailand to top the badminton world rankings by winning the Singapore Open in style yesterday. The 24-year-old demolished China’s unseeded Lu Guangzu 21- 6, 21-10 in just 37 minutes with his range of powerful smashes and deceptive drop shots. Paris Olympics silver medallist Kunlavut will replace another...
Waylon Wentzel and Diana Viljoen were crowned champions of the King Price National Bowling tournament on Saturday. After a week of intense competition, Wentzel and Viljoen clinched the coveted national champion titles. Wentzel took home the men’s championship, while Viljoen secured the national women’s title. In the singles competition, Christo de Beer (Men) and Michelle...
Imms Moses, the founder of AC Boxing Promotions, stated yesterday that a lack of preparation contributed to his boxer’s draw in his recent fight. He noted that the bout provided valuable exposure for the fighter. Paulus Amavila, who is part of the promotion, fought against South Africa’s Darrin Rossow on Saturday in an exciting match...
Coastal team Kudus will clash with the reigning champions of the Namibia Rugby Union (NRU), Wanderers, in the finals of the current league season after both teams successfully navigated their semi-final matches. The semi-finals took place over the weekend at the Hage Geingob Rugby Stadium in the capital. In the first men’s semi-final, Kudus, the...