Namibia is quietly emerging as one of Africa’s most compelling clean energy stories. With world-class solar and wind resources, the country is now pairing natural advantage with financial innovation to reshape its energy future. At the heart of this transformation is the green project financing, a fast-evolving mechanism that is unlocking capital, accelerating infrastructure and...
A growing number of farmers and agripreneurs have ventured into the production of eggs and meat. This trend continues to escalate. However, for a farmer to specialise in producing fresh table eggs, it is important to understand that a certain type of chicken should be reared. Layers, as commonly known, are the leading type of...
Hilma Nalupe Namibia’s motocross team delivered an impressive showing at the 2025 Motocross of African Nations (MXoAN), which wrapped up on Sunday at the Donnybrook Park Raceway in Harare, Zimbabwe. The three-day championship, held from August 15 to 17, saw more than 140 riders from eight African nations compete across nine categories. Namibia’s 14-rider delegation...
Lahja Nashuuta The Gobabis Municipality said it has positioned the town as “the jewel of the east” and a thriving hub. The town has a strong focus on infrastructure, environmental and social development, tourism and local economic growth.This could be deduced from a recent sit-down with the town’s spokesperson, Frederick Ueitele, who said Gobabis’ location makes...
Iuze Mukube Former minister of fisheries Mac-Albert Hengari on Friday pleaded not guilty to three charges levelled against him, stemming from allegations that he attempted to bribe a complainant to withdraw a rape case registered against him. Hengari’s co-accused (30) also denied the charges, placing a not guilty plea before Magistrate Monica Andjaba last week....
Hilma Nalupe The Oranjemund Golf Club was a hive of activity this past Saturday. It hosted its third consecutive corporate golf day, an event that has fast become a highlight on the town’s social and sporting calendar. A record-breaking 92 golfers, grouped into 22 teams, including two all-women squads, took to the greens in the...
Zebaldt Ngaruka GOBABIS – Former Namibia’s national rugby player Uakazuvaka Wacca Kazombiaze said it is high time for the rugby sport to be decentralised to all corners of the country. Kazombiaze (46) said this in a recent interview with New Era Sport, where he suggested the Namibia Rugby Union reach out to all regions to...
NAIROBI – Whether in a sports jersey or a suit, Kenyan president William Ruto is casting himself as a model supporter of the national football team as an international tournament provides respite from recent bloody protests against his regime. In June and July, the East African country, usually known as a beacon of calm in...
Lylie Joel SIKONDO – Kavango West governor Verna Sinimbo commended the Sikondo Green Scheme for its innovative approach to agriculture and commitment to productivity. She made these remarks at a familiarisation visit on Wednesday. Farm manager Maxwell Nghidinwa provided a comprehensive briefing on the scheme’s strategic shift toward high-value crop production, particularly potatoes, which have...
Report on the third Commonwealth Trade Ministers’ Meeting and Commonwealth Business Summit held in Windhoek from 16-20 June 2025. Cabinet took note of this meeting report and its key discussions and strategic priorities, including strengthening Commonwealth trade amid global uncertainty, advancing paperless trade and legal reform, including gender equity and empowering MSMEs by bridging divides and unlocking investment and...