Zebaldt Ngaruka The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Land Reform, in collaboration with the City of Windhoek, has strongly warned members of the public against fishing and consuming fish from Goreangab Dam, situated on the fringes of the western suburbs of the capital. Goreangab Dam receives treated wastewater and surface runoff from surrounding residential...
After 12 intense and action-packed rounds, Namibia’s Mateus ‘The Beast’ Heita suffered a unanimous decision loss to American boxer Bruce ‘Shu Shu’ Carrington in the early hours of Sunday morning. The bout, which served as the co-main event on a Top Rank card at the iconic Madison Square Garden in New York, saw Carrington crowned...
Despite Namibia’s abundant natural resources, there is little to no local beneficiation, with raw materials such as marble and sandstone being exported raw — with the country importing the finished products. This was highlighted by outgoing South African high commissioner to Namibia, Thenjiwe Ethel Mtintso, during an exclusive interview with New Era, as her diplomatic...
WALVIS BAY – Namibian youth should not be spectators, but must take the lead as the country enters a new chapter in its oil and gas development. This is according to the special advisor and head of the upstream petroleum unit in the office of the presidency, Kornelia Shilunga. She was speaking at the second...
Namibia’s national rugby team, the Welwitschias, delivered a resounding performance in the Asia-Africa repechage play-off, crushing the United Arab Emirates (UAE) 86–29 on Saturday. The match, played at Mandela National Stadium, in Kampala Uganda, marked a decisive step in Namibia’s journey towards the 2027 Rugby World Cup, earning them a place in the final qualification...
The maiden edition of the Awilo Stephanus Open football tournament will start tomorrow at the famous Khomasdal Stadium in the capital.Following the draw on Tuesday, about 24 football teams from various parts of the country will feature in the N$ 40 000 worth competition.One of the competition organisers, Manfred Dockies Kazondume, shared with the New...
Pinehas K Pinehas One of Namibia’s most iconic Oviritje music groups, Ongoro Nomundu, is set to celebrate its 25th anniversary next month, marking a significant milestone in the nation’s music history. Known for their groundbreaking sound and socially conscious lyrics, the group has become a cultural core, shaping the Namibian music space. Sello Marenga, the...
Today, I sat attentively and listened as President Netumbo Nandi- Ndaitwah officially launched Namibia’s Sixth National Development Plan (NDP6) in Windhoek. I have since gone through the document itself. The vision is there, the intentions are noble, and the language is as promising as ever. For that effort alone, I commend the President for attempting...
RUNDU – In the face of a growing need for self-employment, Iyaloo Iita (32) has created her haven, and dumped her eight-to-five job to dedicate her life to specialising in skincare treatments such as facial therapy, waxing, exfoliation, and non-medical skin therapy. Iita has grown her brand, TLC Beauty Spa, and made a name for...
Osarama indji Orichlyn yozoheketara o-8,305 mOmaheke komahandurisiro itjimwe tjovinyoko vyohoromende yOmutjuṋikwa Operesindenda ya Namibia, Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah. Eye omuini Omandaha otja tja raisire mOtjomuise oviungura vyohoromende ye kombunda yomayuva esere poo omieze vitatu. Otja kuye tji tjiri otjiungura kehi yoviungura vye hambombari ovitenga, itji tjotutumbo novikunwa. Mehungi re wa teterere imbi mbya ungurwa i yohoromende ye...