Pinehas K Pinehas Young entrepreneur Alicia Fillipus is contributing to skin care innovation in Namibia with MsWhiteGlow Skincare, products that cater to everyone. In an exclusive sit down with New Era’s SME Spotlight, Fillipus explained how she became inspired to create the brand. “I have been struggling to get a simple skincare product or products...
HONG KONG – Oil prices fell yesterday while stocks rose on lingering hopes for a deal to end the US-Iran war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, even as Tehran said it had not decided whether to attend peace talks. With the end of a two-week ceasefire approaching, the White House said Vice President JD...
BUNYA – The Rossing Foundation invested over N$14.7 million in education and community projects in 2025. The funds were aimed at supporting learners from disadvantaged backgrounds and helping communities improve their living conditions. The funding was used on several completed projects, including N$1 million for scholarships at institutions such as Namibia University of Science and...
Auleria Wakudumo A renewed wave of international support is set to strengthen Namibia’s health system as the government of Japan, the United Nations (UN), and global partners unveiled major investments aimed at improving emergency preparedness, disease prevention, and access to quality healthcare. Speaking at the launch of the Japan Supplementary Budget-funded Joint Trilateral project in...
Auleria Wakudumo The Outapi Town Council has pushed back against claims that its recent trip to Windhoek was unauthorised. It says the visit formed part of planned strategic engagements and followed established procedures. This comes after a report alleging that Outapi mayor Victorina Neingo, CEO Ananias Nashilongo and management committee chairperson Gerson Dumeni travelled to...
Sawi Hausiku RUNDU – A 37-year-old male inmate died on Monday after collapsing while in custody at the Rundu Police Station, prompting a police inquest. The Namibian Police Force (NamPol) Kavango East crime investigations coordinator, Deputy Commissioner Bonifatius Kanyetu, confirmed the incident yesterday. He said the inmate allegedly began vomiting before collapsing and was rushed...
Kavivetrue Virere OPUWO – Otjimuhaka Primary School in the Epupa constituency is facing a severe water crisis after flooding along the Kunene River submerged its garden and washed away a water pumping cylinder, leaving the school without water supply. The situation follows an urgent flood warning issued by NamPower to residents and communities along the...
Auleria Wakudumo The Ministry of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety and Security has dismissed claims that it plans to recruit 39 truck drivers from Zimbabwe. The ministry described the information as false, misleading and without any official basis. The response follows growing concern among members of the public, who took to social media platforms such as...
Zebaldt Ngaruka GOBABIS – Elrico Smith, the team manager of Young Brazilians FC, said his side always believed in returning to the Namibia Premier Football League (NPFL) after being crowned champions of the Southern Stream First Division (SSFD) at J. Stephanus Stadium on Sunday in Keetmanshoop. The league champions were relegated last season from the...
Dalene Kooper KEETMANSHOOP- A new cultural initiative aimed at restoring identity and discipline among young Damara men will be launched through the revival of the traditional Damara (ǂNūkhoen) initiation school. Organiser and spokesperson, Garere Am!gâbeb, said the programme seeks to reintroduce a structured version of an ancient rite of passage that once played a vital...