Zebaldt Ngaruka A case of rape has been opened in Ovitoto settlement after a 25-year-old female was allegedly raped on Friday. According to the crime report seen by New Era, the incident happened at around 02h00 on Saturday at Okandjira village. The victim was on her way home from a bar. A 20-year-old male suspect...
Senior officials from key government institutions recently completed a 15-day training course on strategic development planning, effective monitoring and evaluation in China.The course, attended by 24 officials from 14 to 28 May 2025, was sponsored by the Chinese government and organised by Hunan International Business Vocational College. Trainees were from the Office of the President,...
Lylie Joel NKURENKURU – The Kavango West Regional Council and Namibia Industrial Development Agency (Nida) met recently to discuss a new strategy aimed at transforming the Kavango Cattle Ranch at Mangetti Farm into a profitable venture. The ranch is in the Tondoro constituency. The initiative seeks to improve cattle health and market quality, revamp farm...
CAIRO – The UN atomic watchdog’s chief yesterday called for more transparency from Iran as it seeks relief from sanctions in negotiations over its nuclear programme. International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) director general Rafael Grossi made the comments ahead of a meeting in Cairo with Iran’s top diplomat and chief nuclear negotiator, Abbas Araghchi. It...
JOS – Gunmen killed 25 people in two attacks across north-central Nigeria’s Benue state over the weekend, local authorities told AFP yesterday, the latest violence in a region known for deadly land disputes and reprisals. Attackers killed 14 people on Sunday in the community of Ankpali, said Adam Ochega, chairman of the Apa local government...
Zebaldt Ngaruka In a spirited show of support for local sports development, Okorukambe constituency councillor Rocco Nguvauva on Saturday donated brand-new football kits to 11 teams across the constituency in the Omaheke region. Beyond the physical and mental benefits of sport, Nguvauva also spoke about its potential to open doors in unexpected ways. “Through sport,...
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Mathilde Kudumo Linea Dishena Street vendors operating along the constructed Ongos-Eneas Peter Nanyemba road in the Havana informal settlement in Windhoek have called for the urgent completion of the road project. They said the ongoing construction is disrupting their livelihoods. The vendors stated that construction on the road has been underway for the past three...
This year marks the 35th anniversary of diplomatic relations between China and Namibia a milestone that reflects decades of strong bilateral cooperation. As we celebrate this enduring partnership, the focus must now shift toward deepening development collaboration, particularly in skills transfer, infrastructure, and sustainable growth, ensuring that Namibia’s economic aspirations are fully realized. A Foundation...
By Uaueza Kanguatjivi From the towering skyline of Beijing, where policies are drafted to redefine global development, to bustling city of Kunming, Yunnan China where ancient routes once shaped global commerce a new conversation unfolds. China’s modernization has transformed economies and governance structures worldwide. This transformation is now reaching deeper into China-Africa cooperation where shared...