Landless People’s Movement (LPM) parliamentarian, Eneas Emvula, has called for urgent action to protect the rights of Namibia’s children, highlighting the realities faced by many young citizens who are forced to work for survival. He urged leaders to prioritise the needs of the most vulnerable and ensure that the nation’s progress benefits all. He recounted meeting 14-year-old Absalom from Oshifo,...
Patients with leprosy face lasting stigma in Ethiopia
Tilahun Wale not only lost his right foot to leprosy — a disease that still affects thousands in Ethiopia — he also lost his family. “My family abandoned me. They blocked my number and refused to speak to me,” said Tilahun (46) a farmer in Ethiopia’s populous Oromia region, who contracted leprosy around 10 years ago. Ethiopia, a country of...
Epukiro Chiefs thrive in third division
Zebaldt Ngaruka OZOMBOUVAPA – Omaheke region’s outfit Epukiro Chiefs FC, who ply their trade in the Namport Omaheke Third Division Stream A league, table are currently sitting comfortably on top of the league summit with 12 points, and recorded four wins from four matches played so far. Rijamekee Rowland-Hill Nguvauva, one of the interim executive committee (Exco) members of the...
Hendriks attributes hard work to racehorse success
Okahandja Racing Club’s Manne Hendriks has emphasised that grooming top-performing racehorses requires not only time and effort, but also a significant financial investment and unwavering dedication. Speaking to New Era following the recently-concluded Ma-Sa Horse-Racing event in Maun, Botswana, he expressed pride in the performance of his stable. Thoroughbred Vang and Los galloped to a first-place finish in the 1...
Namibia to face Cameroon in crucial Futsal encounter
Namibia’s women’s futsal team is set to take on Cameroon on Saturday at 20h00 in their second group match of the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) Futsal tournament, currently underway in Rabat, Morocco. The Namibian side, made up largely of newcomers to the international stage, will be looking to bounce back after a tough 8-1 defeat against hosts Morocco...
Namibia overrides Kenya in Barthes Trophy clash
Namibia’s U/20 rugby team continued their impressive run at the 2025 Barthes Trophy with a commanding 32-22 win over defending champions Kenya in their second match of the tournament, played yesterday in Harare, Zimbabwe. The first half was error-ridden, with Namibia heading into the break 3-0. Even though they dominated possession, they were failing to convert chances. The second half...
Ballotti donates paint as Ekandjo gives gear
The senior national teams, the Brave Warriors and Brave Gladiators received a massive boost with the donation of new playing gear by Tim Ekandjo. The comprehensive kit includes four official match kits for both teams, training gear, step-out attire, a pair of sneakers, and a water bottle for each player. Speaking at the press conference, Ekandjo said the idea arose...
A dipaa vati mukwao medina lobiila
Auleria Wakudumo Omumati weedula 21 okwa xulifa eshi vati a tuwa nombele komulumenhu weedula 36 molwa obiila. Oshiningwanima eshi osha ningilwa poJika Jika Supermarket moKeetmanshoop, sha ningwa mEtinhe lwopo 21h30. Nakufya okwa tongololwa oye Max Plaatjies. Omupopiliko wopolifi, Deputy Commissioner Kauna Shikwambi okwa koleka oshiningwanima eshi. Otaku hokololwa Plaatjies vali tava tanguna nomufekelwa molwa obiila osho sha eta omufekelwa a...
Omunaudu wopamadilaadilo hanga a dipaa ovadali vaye
Omulumenhu weedula 27 e na oudu wopamadilaadilo okwa twalwa koshipangelo konima eshi kwa li a hala okudipaa xe naina. Oshiningwanima eshi osha ningilwa momukunda Onghala B moshitukulwa shaHangwena onghela. Ota ku hokololwa kutya omulumenhu okwa ninga omafiku ta ningi omatilifo kutya okwa hala okudipaa ina naxe. Eshi osha eta nokuli opo ovadali vaye va tembukamo meumbo ndele tava i poushiinda....
Iikulumuna netiko lyombinzi mehuliloshiwike lyaPaasa …Aakulupe nayo anuwa ya waimine aalongi yiimbuluma
Aantu 18 oya si omaso kaage shi gopaushitwe miipotha yi li 54 ya lopotelwa opolisi mehuliloshiwike lyaPaasa. Omaso ngoka oga kwatela mo omaikuthomwenyo, iiponga yiihauto osho wo edhipago. Omaimangeleko Uuyelele wu li mepeko lyopolisi otawu ulike kutya, oshietithi oshinene shomaso ngoka omaikuthomwenyo, sho aantu ayehe yahamano yomoonakusa mboka ya imangeleka. Oonakusa, aakiintu yatatu naalumentu yatatu oye li pokati komimvo 22...