KARASBURG – Plans by the Karasburg community concerned group to stage a mass demonstration against the town council were postponed due to logistical challenges. August Bikeur, spokesperson of the group, informed New Era that their intentions were derailed by the local authority. “After we informed the town council in writing about our intended actions, we...
Rudolf Gaiseb The rural youth remain under-represented in governance and policy formulation, despite their significant demographic presence. This was raised by Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR) associate Frederico Links. “Unfortunately, rural youth are among the most marginalised in society. The issues 10 years later are the same as what we were talking about ahead...
Zebaldt Ngaruka Namibia Premier League outfit Ongos Valley FC signed Katoorua Titake Mbuende from Omaheke region’s Young African for at an undisclosed fee till the end of the season. The 29-year-old centre-back also played for Tura Magic, African Stars in the country’s top-tier league, and was part of the Namibia Correctional Service team that won...
Namibia’s top motorsport drivers were honoured over the weekend as the Namibia Motorsport Federation (NMF) hosted its annual awards’ ceremony in Windhoek to celebrate last season’s top performers. The event took place on Saturday at Wanderers Sports Ground, where more than 20 individuals were recognised for their achievements. One of the standout winners of the...
Nestled in the community of Okahandja Park on the outskirts of Windhoek, a group of passionate football fans come together every weekend to a rocky, uneven field to watch the thrilling action of local football. This is where the Tobias Hainyeko Football League unfolds, a tournament that has become more than just a sporting event...
Sport Klub Windhoek’s U/17 (SKW) suffered another defeat when they lost to Riverheights Football Academy 1-0 on Saturday at the SKW B field. The set matches of the MTC HopSol Youth League commenced over the weekend, with most of the age groups hitting the field except for the U/19 age group. The tough encounter between Riverheights FA...
Hesron Kapanga Infighting at one of Namibia’s oldest football clubs, Orlando Pirates, has led to the team missing out on registering its players for the 2025 Southern Stream First Division (SSFD) season. Pirates, who were relegated from the country’s elite league last season, missed an opportunity to register their players during the extended registration window,...
The Africa Triathlon Cup is set for Saturday in Swakopmund with 11 countries competing, namely host Namibia, Finland, Austria, Mauritius, the United States of America, Netherlands, Greece, Japan, Kenya, South Africa and Germany. Athletes will compete in the sprint event, which includes a 750-metre (m) swim, 20-kilometre (km) cycling, and a 5km run. There will...
The European Union prioritises upholding the rule of law, transparency, and honesty, values that are fundamental to any democratic society; hence the EU believes that whistleblowers serve a crucial role in upholding the rule of law by exposing corruption. During the TAIEX Workshop on Advancing Whistleblower Protection in Namibia today, EU ambassador Ana-Beatriz Martins said...
Auleria Wakudumo Mobile Telecommunications (MTC) okupitila moproyeka yaye yokuyambula po eefikola dokomikunda ota ka tunga eengulu dofikola di li 12 keefikola mbali. Tim Ekandjo wo-MTC okwa holola kutya eengulu otadi ka tungwa kosekundofikola Shaanika Nashilongo moshitukulwa shaMusati osho yo ofikola yopedu oDonkerbos moshitukulwa shaMaheke. Momukanda wa pitifwa Etivali, eefikola edi mbali oda hoololwa odo di...