Namibia Correctional Service (NCS) handed Khomas Super 10 log leaders Golden Girls their first defeat of the season over the weekend. Golden Girls, who remain top of the standings, narrowly lost 31–32 in a tightly contested clash on Saturday at the Patrick Iyambo Police College in the capital. Despite the setback, the leaders are still in pole position to claim...
Armas, Paulus to represent Namibia at World Athletics Champions
Namibian marathon runners Alina Armas and Daniel Paulus are off to the World Athletics Championships, which will be held in Tokyo from 13 to 21 September. Armas said she is ready for the competition, having trained hard and competed consistently in local events. Their coach, Robert Kaxuxwena, echoed her confidence, stating that the athletes have been working hard and are...
Nangolo to face Bagwasi in high stakes fight
Namibia’s undefeated boxing sensation Flame ‘Special One’ Nangolo will defend his home turf against Botswana’s rising star Steve Bagwasi in a thrilling showdown for the WBO Africa Super Featherweight Title on 13 September at the Roman Catholic Hall in Windhoek. Originally slated to fight Nigeria’s Rilwan Rawal, Nangolo’s path to glory has taken a dramatic turn. The late change in...
Namibia amplifies role in regional ICT agenda
The 10th Sub-Saharan Spectrum Conference, hosted by the Communications Authority of Kenya (CAK) in partnership with the African Telecommunications Union (ATU), took place from 11 to 12 August 2025 in Nairobi, Kenya with compelling discussions on how innovative spectrum policies can foster digital inclusion across Africa. The conference, attended by industry leaders, regulators, and stakeholders from across the continent, underscored...
FNB renews support for One Economy Foundation
In celebration of the One Economy Foundation’s 10th Anniversary, FNB Namibia, through its corporate social responsibility vehicle, the FirstRand Namibia Foundation, made a commitment of N$400 000 towards empowering unemployed young Namibians by equipping them with practical skills training, mentorship and access to vital networks. The renewed support was announced by Revonia Job, FirstRand Namibia Foundation’s Group Corporate Social Investment...
Namibia ratifies convention on workers with family responsibilities
Namibia has made significant strides by ratifying the International Labour Organisation (ILO) Convention No. 156, which deals with workers with family responsibilities. The depositing of the instruments for ratifications was done by Namibia’s Permanent Representative to Switzerland and the United Nations office in Geneva Ambassador Julia Imene-Chanduru, with the ILO Director General Gilbert Houngbo in Geneva last Thursday. Convention 156,...
Namibia to feel pinch from Trump’s tariffs on SA
A 30% tariff imposed by the United States (US) on goods imported from South Africa (SA) has sparked concern across southern Africa. Namibia is expected to feel the economic ripple effects due to its close trade and financial ties with its southern neighbour. The new tariff, recently announced by US president Donald Trump, came into effect on 7 August. It...
Craft Café Bellissima hosts August music nights
Hilma Nalupe Craft Café Bellissima’s Who’s on Stage series is back this August, promising a month of vibrant live music in one of Windhoek’s most intimate venues. The series kicked off the precious weekend with Rodostina, and last weekend, 15 – 16 August, Lize Ehlers and Roberto Menoguzzo took the stage. Ehlers, a celebrated Namibian singer, songwriter, DJ, designer and...
Oshiwa concludes UpNext season two
Hilma Nalupe UpNext season two has drawn to a close, marking the end of a 10-week journey that married style, storytelling and empowerment. At the heart of it was Oshiwa Fashion Designs, the brand led by 23-year-old designer Agnella Mulisa, whose work became the visual and cultural heartbeat of the season. Every Wednesday, audiences were treated to new visuals showcasing...
Behind the lens of Bailey’s journey
Monika Amunyela Glendyrr Bailey, a behind-the-scenes television legend, built her career from humble beginnings through courage, discipline and self-reflection. To explore her journey further, New Era’s Industry Loop podcast team invited her to the studio. Bailey never imagined that she would take up a career in television. After failing matric and lacking money for further studies, she found herself in...