For the first time in its history, the Commonwealth Business Summit was hosted outside London, and Namibia had the honour of being the proud host. From the moment the doors opened in Windhoek’s Mercure Hotel, there was a strong sense of excitement. Business leaders, government officials, and entrepreneurs from across the Commonwealth countries gathered in Namibia’s capital city to share...
Editorial – Embrace Namibia’s beauty
In less than a month, on 2 August 2025 to be precise, it will be 26 years since a secession attempt was launched on Katima Mulilo. On that fateful night, the residents of the town of Katima Mulilo, located on Namibia’s most north-eastern tip, went to bed like any other day. The toll of the day’s toiling had worn most...
Letter – Self-determination vis-à-vis a right to secession
The Namibian government has warned that it will not rule out applying “full force of the law” to crack down on renewed calls to secede the Zambezi Region from the entire territory of the Republic of Namibia. This is a complex legal issue which has been a subject of much debate throughout the 20th and 21st centuries and has governed...
Futsal takes a break, Chile remain on top
The men’s Futsal league will take a short break to make way for the Namibia-hosted African Union Sports Council (AUSC) Region 5 Youth Games, which have officially kicked off. The league, which usually hosts its matches at the Windhoek Showgrounds, will temporarily pause as the venue prepares to host a string of sporting events during the eight-day regional showpiece, including...
Namibia heads to all-ages netball tournament
Team Namibia is set to depart for South Africa this Sunday, ahead of the All-Ages Netball Tournament, scheduled to take place from 7 to 11 July in Cape Town. The prestigious youth competition, initially slated for Boksburg in Gauteng Province, was recently moved to the Western Cape due to logistical changes. Namibia will be represented by two age groups, U/17...
Keetmans wins U/21 Football tourney
The first-ever southern edition of the Bank Windhoek Ramblers U/21 Football Tournament concluded on a high note in Keetmanshoop recently, with the local favourites, Keetmanshoop Soccer Academy, emerging as champions. The tournament, held at the Westdene Stadium, brought together eight under-21 teams from across southern Namibia in a celebration of youth football. In a nail-biting final, Keetmanshoop Soccer Academy edged...
Stage set: Inside the venues hosting the AUSC Region 5 Youth Games
With just a few hours before the curtain rises at the 11th edition of the AUSC Region 5 Youth Games, excitement is steadily building as Windhoek and Swakopmund prepare to welcome the region’s finest young athletes. As the games officially get underway today, New Era Sport takes you, our esteemed readers and viewers on a tour of the sporting facilities...
FNB injects N$500 000 in Warriors World Cup campaign
Hilma Nalupe FNB Namibia has pledged support for the Brave Warriors’ 2026 World Cup campaign with a sponsorship of N$500 000. The announcement was made during a press conference held yesterday at the FNB Parkside building in Windhoek, as part of the official launch of the Brave Warriors World Cup Campaign initiative. The sponsorship will go towards a gala dinner...
Tales of the Legends – Rest in heavenly peace, liberation struggle stalwart Jonathan Ti-heb Goliath 1941 – 2025
Cometh the hour, cometh the man, the Southern part of Namibia is synonymous with the knack of unearthing a significant number of brave men with remarkable pedigree, ranging from great thinkers, academics, artistes, and above all, highly gifted footballers. A fearless politician, unwavering community activist, and God-fearing man of substance Jonathan Ti-heb Goliath was not only a salted liberation icon,...
Gwayani vows first-round knockout in Shikongo showdown
Malawian-born Byson Gwayani has sent a stern warning to his opponent Abed Shikongo ahead of their highly anticipated welterweight clash, promising to end the fight in its early stages. The two pugilists will headline the MTC Salute Boxing Bonanza, which is set to take place at the Windhoek Country Club and Resort on Saturday night. The bonanza will feature a...