Construction workers, their union representatives as well as the Construction Industries Federation of Namibia (CIF) are livid at the fact that Namibian companies continue to be sidelined in lucrative construction projects, particularly those involving national infrastructure.
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Newborn survives pit latrine
The Namibian Police at Rundu have arrested a 22-year-old woman who allegedly gave birth on her own, and dumped her newborn in a pit latrine on Monday.
Pressure mounts on Govt to decide Meatco’s fate
The future of state-owned meat-processing and marketing company Meatco has seen heated debates for months. With the entity in financial distress, many have suggested options ranging from reviving, privatising or liquidating it. However, all eyes are now on the government as stakeholders anxiously await its decision.
United receive boost ahead of new season
Trustco Group has once again demonstrated its commitment to Trustco United Sports Club, the oldest sporting club in Namibia. The group recently unveiled new playing kits for two of the sporting codes the club represents – rugby and netball – ahead of the upcoming season.
Va tauka moAngola medina loluhepo
Ovakwashiwana vaAngola Ve lihanena omatala aShikango moshitukulwa shaHangwena otava tI ova dja koshilongo shavo nelalakano okukonga ouxupilo moNamibia, ashike vamwe eshi ve ya omu, ove litwa vali moixuna yamemememe.
Looking for Okahandja’s first Spelling Bee champ
The inaugural intra-school spelling bee competition will take place today between Yuan Jue Private School and Five Rand Primary School in Okahandja.
Namibia to host 5th Africa youth in tourism summit
After hosting a successful 4th edition of the Africa Youth in Tourism Innovation Summit and Challenge in Windhoek last year, Namibia is again ready to welcome participants to its shores for the 5th edition.
Short Story – The Green Book
Once upon a time, in a little used bookshop, there sat a green book that was the brightest book ever. The green book sparkled and glimmered on the shelf, but no one ever bothered to take it home with them.
Namibia welcomes first digital nomads
Namibia officially recorded her first digital nomads just five months after the official launch of the country’s Digital Nomad Visa (DNV) on 11 October 2022. The programme was launched by the Ministry of Home Affairs, Immigration and Security (MHAISS) and the Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board (NIPDB), with the aim of enhancing economic activity in the country. The first two digita
New divorce bill in final drafting stage
Minister of Justice Yvonne Dausab has announced new proposed divorce legislation is in the final stages of drafting with hopes for tabling in the National Assembly by the end of the financial year. She said this in response to New Era’s enquiries on the status of the long-awaited Divorce Bill. Dausab tabled the motion to update the divorce law in parliament last year.









