Minister of Information and Communication Technology (ICT), Emma Theofelus, has urged the nation to be patient with NamPost as it enhance its operations in distributing social grants. She emphasised that since managing grant distributions is a new responsibility for the national postal operator, it needs to adapt its processes to meet the increased demand. NamPost was awarded the tender to...
Namibia decides …‘Democracy has taken place’
Adolf Kaure Loide Jason Victoria Immanuel President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has described the voting process as an illustration of Namibia’s democracy. She said this when she cast her vote for the 2025 Regional Council and Local Authorities elections yesterday morning at the Emma Hoogenoot Primary School polling station in Windhoek. She described the turnout at the polling station as satisfactory. “I...
Nujoma Boxing Bonanza to become annual event
As 2025 draws to a close, renowned boxing promoter Nestor Tobias of the MTC Nestor Sunshine Boxing Academy announced that the Dr Sam Shafishuna Nujoma Boxing Bonanza, a tribute to the late Founding Father, will now be hosted annually. The next edition is tentatively scheduled for May 2026, with the Windhoek Showgrounds and the Olufuko Centre being considered as possible...
Nkurenkuru residents demand employment from incoming leaders
NKURENKURU – Residents of Nkurenkuru are calling on incoming leaders elected in the upcoming election to prioritise permanent employment opportunities over temporary work arrangements that have left many struggling to make ends meet. Roswitha Haita, a 30-year-old woman who has been voting since 2013, expressed frustration with the current system during an interview with Nampa on Tuesday, ahead of the...
Six arrested for prosecutor attack
OSHAKATI – The Namibian police regional Commander for the Oshana region, Commissioner Naftal Lungameni Sakaria, has confirmed the arrest of six suspects in connection with a violent attack on a 30-year-old female public prosecutor at Ondangwa last month. The prosecutor was allegedly ambushed on 17 October while driving to work at the Ondangwa Magistrate’s Court. During a media briefing on...
Larandja blows CoW trumpet
Outgoing Windhoek mayor Ndeshihafela Larandja said through teamwork and stronger partnerships, the city made progressive deliverables for the year. She highlighted improvements in informal settlements, including the city extending electricity, adding more water points and sanitation facilities, continuing mapping of structures to support service access, and upgrading roads, as some of the achievements. In an exclusive end-of-term interview with New...
Thipanana Village gets borehole
Rudolf Gaiseb The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water, and Land Reform has begun installing a borehole in Thipanana village, Kavango East region. This is after Member of Parliament Modestus Amutse last week Friday urged the government to move swiftly to install the delayed borehole. Amutse’s demand came after Ottilia Mbathera (47) from Thipanana village was attacked and killed by a...
Ronaldo available for Portugal’s World Cup start
Cristiano Ronaldo is set to be available for the start of Portugal’s World Cup campaign despite his red card against Ireland. A FIFA disciplinary committee has imposed a three-match ban, but the final two games are suspended for one year, provided there is no similar infringement during the probation period. He has already served the one-match suspension in Portugal’s final...
Personality of the week – Sprint sensation’s journey, challenges
One of Namibia’s brightest young sprinters and the reigning national 200 metres (m) champion, Charley Matundu, continues to rise as a force in local athletics. New Era Sport caught up with the track star to talk about his journey, achievements, and future ambitions. What inspired you to start competing in track and field, and at what age did you begin?...
Nande shines, Corner Butcher elevates Gold Cup
Windhoek Golf Club was alive with competitive spirit and relief this past weekend as the prestigious Corner Butcher Gold Cup unfolded on 22 and 23 November 2025. The annual tournament, one of Namibia’s premier amateur golf events, nearly faced disruption until The Corner Butcher stepped in at the eleventh hour to rescue and elevate it with generous sponsorship that players...