Rauna Kalola Newly elected Erongo Regional Council chairperson Lazarus Kanelombe, has outlined a five-year development agenda aimed at improving service delivery, strengthening governance, and addressing socio-economic inequalities across the Erongo region. Presenting his maiden statement at Swakopmund on Friday, Kanelombe said the council’s 2025–2030 Strategic Plan prioritises water security, housing, road infrastructure, youth employment, and...
Zebaldt Ngaruka Renowned racehorses Woodland Ridge and Boma won the main races at the Tobie Van Wyk Race Day held by Naris Turf Club in Rehoboth on Saturday. Hundreds of racehorses vied for the N$85 000 worth event aimed at honouring legendary Tobie Van Wyk who played an instrumental role in horse racing sport in...
The festive season is often described as a time of joy, colour and celebration, but for many families it can also be a period of emotional intensity, especially for children. As school closes and routines shift, parents may notice sudden changes in their children’s behaviour. Excitement, overstimulation and fatigue often mix, creating emotional highs and...
Adolf Kaure Lukas Muha has pledged to serve the 7th National Council with seriousness and dedication after being re-elected as the chairperson of the National Council at Parliament on Friday. Muha is the regional councillor for Mankumpi constituency in the Kavango West region and will serve as chairperson of the National Council for another five-year...
Zebaldt Ngaruka Manchester City Football Academy signed 14-year-old Namibian young footballer Forestar Rukeeveni Kuzatjike from West Bromwich Albion Academy. The youngster, born in England to Namibian parents living there, plays either as number 10 and 11. He started his football career at the ADS Grassroot Academy at the the age of seven. Kuzatjike’s father Foreman...
Auleria Wakudumo Following the recently concluded regional council and local authority elections, councillors from various constituencies have taken office, with some newly elected and others re-elected. New Era will continue to profile councillors over the coming weeks as detailed below: Ohangwena region The Ohangwena region, one of Namibia’s most populous regions, has officially entered a...
The school year has reached its end. It has been months of teaching and learning, extramural activities, assessments, and examinations. Out of the 196 days allocated for the academic year, we have reached the finish line—and now the exam results are here. But what happens if some results are not what we hoped for? What...
Zebaldt Ngaruka A group of San in Gobabis felt betrayed by the Right to Shelter Foundation after it removed Dina Fillimon, a San, from its Gobabis local authority list. The complaints stemmed from the letter written by the foundation to the Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) to remove Fillimon from the list to pave the...
SYDNEY – Two suspected shooters opened fire at Sydney’s iconic Bondi Beach on Sunday, killing nine people and wounding multiple others in an attack that spread panic, with bodies reported lying on the ground. An annual “Chanukah by the Sea” gathering marking the Jewish festival of Hanukkah was planned at the beach Sunday afternoon, but...
Hilma Nalupe The Namibian national indoor hockey teams are currently in Cape Town, South Africa, competing in the 2025 Nkosi Cup. The defending champion women’s team, Namibia, opened their campaign in style, winning their first match 7-3 against Zimbabwe last Friday. The men’s team also started on a positive note, edging the United States of...