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....
TEL AVIV – Demonstrators took to the streets across Israel Sunday, calling for an end to the war in Gaza and a deal to release hostages still held by militants, as the military prepares a new offensive. The protests come more than a week after Israel’s security cabinet approved plans to capture Gaza City, following...
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...
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...
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...
KYIV – Kyiv and Moscow yesterday launched attack drones at each other, a day before Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky is due in the United States for talks with president Donald Trump on ending three years of war with Russia. Fighting has continued to rage during a flurry of diplomatic moves to end Moscow’s invasion. Kyiv’s...
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...
Taimi Haihambo Ovahongifikola kofikola Shatipamba Combined School moshikandjohoololo shaKongo moshitukulwa shaHangwena otava nyenyeta nghene tava li tava pi konghalo yofikola. Ofikola vati nghee ngaho ya nangekelwe mo1994, natango omatungo okwa fikama ashike monghalo i lulumika. Ounona vati ohava longelewa moipeleki ya kulupa noya dja kumwe. Ovahongifikola kave na ombelewa omu hava kala omutumba, ohava longifa...