Zebaldt Ngaruka Otumborombonga netball team and Black Heroes FC are aiming to defend the Felix Tjozongoro Okamatapati tournament scheduled for Saturday at Okamatapati Combined School sport field in Otjozondjupa region. The two formidable sides won the prestigious tournament last year. Speaking to New Era Sports, Otumborombonga coach Ngajoo Kavetuna said his netball team is prepared...
Adolf Kaure A smooth transition characterised the year 2025 as former president Nangolo Mbumba handed over the reins to President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah in March. Democracy was the key theme throughout the year, with the incumbent’s “business unusual” mantra offering Namibians hope for shared prosperity, social inclusion, and political stability. It is that time of year...
Zebaldt Ngaruka Tauno Natangwe Iikela is a public relations (PR) practitioner with over 14 years of experience working in the public sector, both at operational and supervisory levels. He joined the public service early in 2012 and was exposed to it while still a student at the University of Namibia (Unam). As part of his...
Monika Amunyela After a 6-year hiatus, the Namibian Theatre and Film Awards (NTFAs) are set to return in 2026. Organised by the National Theatre of Namibia (NTN) in partnership with the Namibia Film Commission (NFC), the event will take place on 28 March 2026. According to the Namibia Film Commission’s media officer, Rebekka Malakia, the...
Iuze Mukube The Legal Assistance Centre (LAC) held a first-of-its-kind award ceremony to recognise individuals and institutions that have made exceptional contributions to the organisation through monetary and voluntary service. The ceremony was held on Wednesday at the organization’s headquarters in Windhoek. The awardees were celebrated for their invaluable role in financially supporting and dedicating...
Rudolf Gaiseb Foreign nationals illegally staying in Namibia are to either report to the Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety and Security ministry or face prosecution. The immigration ministry states that she has given them a grace period in which all foreign nationals who have overstayed their immigration permits/visas and/or who have entered and are in the...
December is in full swing, and you are already doing the mental maths: new uniform, gifts, groceries, petrol to visit family, and somehow still have enough money left for January. You know what’s coming. The stationery list is already sitting in your school WhatsApp group. By the second week of January, every shop will be...
Matheus David The National Planning Commission (NPC) has had a busy and productive 2025, defined by strong partnerships, hard work, and a focus on delivering real results for Namibians. The Commission has worked together with government ministries, agencies, the private sector, and development partners to ensure that national policies and programmes make a difference in...
Hilma Nalupe The first-ever Dr. Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah Annual Boxing Bonanza, organised by MTC Salute Boxing Academy, will take place this Saturday, 20 December 2025, at the Helao Nafidi Business Expo Hall in the Ohangwena region. To convey that the ‘fight is still on’, MTC Salute Boxing Academy held a press conference to welcome the international...
Monika Amunyela Journalists from various media institutions on Tuesday participated in a training session on ethical reporting on gender-based violence. The training was themed “GBV Do No Harm Training Session.” Organised in partnership with the United Nations and its national stakeholders, the training focused on equipping journalists with practical tools to report on gender-based violence...