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Thrills expected at Epukiro tournament
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Thrills expected at Epukiro tournament

Zebaldt Ngaruka The Epukiro Annual Festive Tournament will be marking four decades with a jaw dropping line up of from football to netball.  The rural tournament kicked off last weekend with 58 football teams and 39 netball teams and is scheduled to continue this coming Saturday.  Eastern Swallows FC head coach Moses Muure Katjiteo said...

American volunteers embrace Namibia
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American volunteers embrace Namibia

Auleria Wakudumo  Ohangwena – Namibia has become a home to American Peace Corps volunteers, offering them more than a place of service. Through daily interaction, shared responsibilities and strong community values, the community has provided a welcoming environment where meaningful relationships and a sense of belonging have grown.  Zach Scott, now well known by his...

NNN a kumagidha oshigwana shi hinge nuukeka 
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NNN a kumagidha oshigwana shi hinge nuukeka 

Omupresidente Netumbo Nandi -Ndaitwah okwa kumagidha oshigwana shi hinge nuukeka okuyanda iiponga osho wo okuhupitha oomwenyo dhaantu pethimbo ndika lyomatango omanene.  Opolisi osho wo ehangano lyo- MVA Fund oya ningi esiku taya kumagidha oshigwana shi hinge nuukeka ethimbo ndika.  “Ethimbo ndika Aanamibia ohaya kanitha oomwenyo okupitila miiponga yiihauto, omolwokuhingilila, onkene otandi kumagidha mu hinge nawa...

NUST now offers AI courses
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NUST now offers AI courses

Rudolf Gaiseb The Namibia University of Science and Technology (NUST) has positioned itself as the first tertiary institution to offer artificial intelligence (AI) to students through its new courses.  Last week, NUST launched the Bachelor of Artificial Intelligence and Bachelor of Artificial Intelligence Honours programmes. NUST told New Era that this is to support the...

UN urges release of 10 000 arbitrarily detainees 
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UN urges release of 10 000 arbitrarily detainees 

GENEVA – The United Nations on Monday called for the unconditional release of the estimated 10 000 people arbitrarily detained in Eritrea, including politicians, journalists, and students.  The Horn of Africa country has been ruled with an iron fist by president Isaias Afwerki (79) since independence from Ethiopia in 1993 and ranks near the bottom...

Fine Young Stars clinch Otjinene Christmas Cup
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Fine Young Stars clinch Otjinene Christmas Cup

Zebaldt Ngaruka  Fine Young Stars from Erindi- Roukambe won the Otjinene Christmas Cup held at Otjinene Sports Field on Sunday in the Omaheke region.  The competition, comprising football and netball, began on 06 December 2025, with 30 football and eight netball teams.  In the football competition, Fine Young Stars overcame Oslek FC in the first...

Civilians return home after militia seizes DRC town 
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Civilians return home after militia seizes DRC town 

UVIRA – With rifles at their feet, Burundian soldiers watch from behind barriers as more than 500 of their compatriots cross the Kavimvira border, returning home.  The group of civilians had been stranded in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) by fighting after the M23 militia launched an offensive in early December.  Days after signing...

Life Fighters escape relegation zone 
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Life Fighters escape relegation zone 

Hilma Nalupe  Life Fighters Football Club has finally climbed out of the relegation zone following a strong showing during last weekend’s Namibia Premier Football League (NPFL) round 15 fixtures.  The club now ranks 13th in the league standings after securing two victories, edging Young African FC 1-0 and defeating Tigers FC 3-2.  The wins mark...