Rudolf Gaiseb The New Era Publication Corporation (NEPC), in collaboration with the National Commission on Research, Science and Technology (NCRST), on Sunday awarded the winners of the maiden Artificial Intelligence (AI) Innovation Hackathon.The competition is part of the two corporations’ initiatives to give opportunity to young people to use their knowledge and skills to solve...
Iuze Mukube Four individuals accused of fraud and corruption over irregularities in the awarding of N$18.5 million in tenders at the Namibia Development Corporation (NDC) have been given a date for tendering their pleas. Charity Mujohn-Kaali, Precious Mbuywana Kamwi, Mavis Namakondo Sabuta and Songiso Chrispin Kamwi are facing charges of fraud, money laundering, using and...
In the high-stakes world of Namibian sports, federations like Athletics Namibia and the Namibia Football Association (NFA) are at a crossroads. Instead of micromanaging events, they should focus on spearheading strategic growth, building talent pipelines, securing sponsorships and enforcing standards while delegating operations to trained sports managers. This shift could transform local athletics and football...
Namibia’s visa-on-arrival system has generated more than N$413 million in revenue in less than 12 months, home affairs minister Lucia Iipumbu revealed during a Cabinet committee briefing on Friday. Providing an update on the ministry’s immigration services, Iipumbu said the policy has contributed significantly to government revenue while facilitating travel and economic activity. “From 3...
Dalene Kooper Drug-related arrests topped the weekend crime report issued by the Namibian police on Sunday. The report recorded several drug-related arrests across various towns of the country. The weekend crime report, several suspects were arrested for possession and dealing in drugs, including parcels of cannabis and mandrax tablets, during search operations conducted by the...
Auleria Wakudumo ONDANGWA – The Ondangwa Town Council set the bar high when it successfully raised a remarkable N$885 070 in cash and pledges during the 2026 Ondangwa Trade Fair gala dinner on Saturday. The aim of the gala dinner was to raise funds for the 13th edition of the Ondangwa Trade and Industrial Exhibition...
Abraham Mwanyekange Ovakalimo ve li omi- 25 womElyambala mOngwediva ova pewa omukanda okudja komhangu yopombada yaShakati. Ombapila oye valombwela opo va kale vafiyepo eumbo molwaasho vati kali fi lavo nefiku laxuuninwa onena nongeenge inave shi ninga otave ya va kufwe mo keenghono. Ester Martin (66), okwa lombwela Kundana ta ti ponhele opo opo a dalelwa...
‘ABIDJAN – Josy’s life was turned upside down three years ago when she discovered that her husband had racked up crippling debts and was cheating on her. Yet she can’t bring herself to divorce him for fear of social disapproval in Ivory Coast. Others in her situation also cite a plethora of reasons, ranging from...
BEIJING – Air China will resume direct flights between Beijing and Pyongyang from 30 March, according to tour agencies and the state-owned carrier’s website, after train services between the two capitals resumed last week. China is North Korea’s largest trading partner and a vital source of diplomatic, economic and political support for the isolated nuclear...
PARIS – Oil prices yesterday rose further above US$100 a barrel, and Asian stocks mostly fell as the war in Iran entered a third week. A barrel of Brent was up almost 3% at nearly US$106 in mid-morning trading in Europe. Crude rose after United States president Donald Trump said over the weekend that forces...