Lahja Nashuuta Affirmative Repositioning (AR) Member of Parliament, Vaino Hangula, has proposed a major electoral reform. He is calling for the harmonisation of all national elections in Namibia to be conducted on a single day every five years. He made this suggestion in Parliament this week, saying the current system is costly and inefficient. Currently, Namibia holds Presidential and National...
Myasthenia Gravis: What you need to know
Myasthenia Gravis (MG) is a chronic autoimmune neuromuscular disorder that causes weakness in the skeletal muscles, which are the muscles your body uses for movement. What happens in Myasthenia Gravis? The immune system produces antibodies that block or destroy acetylcholine receptors at the junction where nerves communicate with muscles. This prevents muscles from contracting properly, leading to muscle weakness. Key...
Israel kills 21 more waiting for aid
GAZA CITY – Gaza’s civil defence agency said Israeli forces killed another 21 people waiting for aid in the Palestinian territory yesterday, as rights groups and United Nations agencies slammed the United States-backed system for distributing food there. Civil defence spokesman Mahmud Bassal told AFP that 21 people were killed and around 150 wounded “as a result of the Israeli...
Iran taking measures to continue nuclear programme
TEHRAN – Iran’s government yesterday said it had “taken the necessary measures” to ensure the continuation of its nuclear programme after United States and Israeli strikes targeted its facilities. “We have taken the necessary measures and are taking stock of the damage” caused by the strikes, said the head of the Atomic Energy Organisation of Iran, Mohammad Eslami, in a...
NRU confirms Botha’s exit
The Namibia Rugby Union (NRU) yesterday officially confirmed that national head coach Chrysander Botha has stepped down from his position due to growing professional commitments outside the sport. This confirmation follows a report by Australian publication Rugby Pass, which first broke the news of Botha’s resignation. New Era Sport subsequently published a story in Tuesday’s edition, seeking clarity from the...
Motocross championship showdown ends successfully
The hills of Windhoek came alive with the thunderous sound of engines this past weekend as Leg 4 of the Namibia National Motocross Championship took centre stage at Gallina Motocross Park. Blessed with clear skies and perfect riding conditions, the event delivered edge-of-your-seat excitement, clean competition, and most importantly, a safe day for all, with no serious injuries reported. The...
Navachab marathon yearns for world status
Less than 10 years ago, the Botswana Golden Grand Prix was an ordinary athletics meet with little international recognition. Today, it ranks among Africa’s biggest events, holding World Athletics Continental Tour Gold status and attracting some of the globe’s finest athletes. This is the ambitious path the organisers of the Navachab Half- Marathon envision for their event in the next...
Dinaledi International Football Cup to debut in Botswana
The highly anticipated first edition of the Dinaledi – International Football Cup 2025 is scheduled to take place from 19 to 21 July at the state-of-the-art Dinaledi Sports Facility in Oodi, Botswana. This inaugural youth tournament will bring together elite teams across five age categories (U/9 to U/17) under the powerful theme: “Football Without Borders – Introducing Professional Football Development...
Daniel, Haitope head for Mandela marathon
Namibia Correctional Service athlete Paulus Daniel and Namibian Police Force runner Lavinia Haitope are set to face some of Africa’s best distance runners this Saturday when they compete in the Nelson Mandela Bay (NMB) Half Marathon in Gqeberha, South Africa. The pair earned their spots at this prestigious event after being crowned winners of the 10th edition of the Navachab...
Paralympic team outraged over inhumane conditions
Namibia’s Paralympic team, selected to represent the nation at the upcoming 11th African Union Sports Council (AUSC) Region 5 Youth Games, has raised alarm over degrading treatment provided to them ahead of the continental competition. The team of 90 athletes, including coaches was initially scheduled to be housed at Rietfontein’s National Youth Centre (NYS), where they were set to camp...