Young African Football Club owner, Maleagi Ngarizemo, has expressed satisfaction with the Confederation of African Football’s (CAF) decision to increase financial support for clubs participating in continental competitions. This follows last week’s announcement by CAF president Patrice Motsepe that all clubs taking part in the preliminary rounds of the CAF Champions League and Confederation Cup...
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Sinomine’s ‘retrenchment’ suspended
Rudolf Gaiseb Labour minister Fillemon Wise Immanuel has invoked Section 80 of the Labour Act to suspend the voluntary separation (VS) program at Sinomine Tsumeb Smelter. The move comes amid ongoing tensions between mine management and the Mineworkers Union of Namibia (MUN), who have been at odds over the program since May 2025. Yesterday morning,...
‘Small miners matter’ …as Uis charts new path
SWAKOPMUND – The power and potential of small-scale miners in Namibia should not be underestimated. They have carried communities, such as Uis, through economic hardship and now deserve to be fully empowered and integrated into the mainstream mining sector. These were the remarks of Tekla Mutero, president of the Emerging Miners Association of Namibia. Uis...
No rest for the dead
Auleria Wakudumo OSHINYADHILA – A wave of shock and heartbreak has gripped the Oshinyadhila community following reports of multiple tombstones, headstones and grave ledgers stolen from Omakakala Cemetery in recent weeks. The cemetery, located in Oshinyadhila village in the Oshana region, has become a target for criminals allegedly stealing granite and marble memorials to resell...
ACC’s night of long knives
Former Namcor managing director Immanuel Mulunga was arrested yesterday for, among other things, his role in a N$53 million transaction between Namcor and military contractor Enercon in 2022 – a deal that appears to have been a poisoned chalice, New Era has learnt. The transaction, which would have allowed the national oil parastatal to take...
Namibia defeats Senegal in opener
Namibia secured their spot in the semi-finals of the 2025 Rugby Africa Cup with a commanding 55-17 victory over Senegal in their opening match, maintaining their unbeaten record against the West African side. The Namibians pulled away in the second half after leading 17-7 at the break, with tries from Johan Retief and Jurgen Meyer...
Warriors make Botswana home base
The Namibia Football Association (NFA) has announced that the Brave Warriors will play their upcoming international home matches in Francistown, Botswana, following a strategic partnership with the Botswana Football Association (BFA). This was confirmed by NFA Interim General Secretary, Cassius Moetie, in a media statement on Sunday. Moetie said the collaboration marks a new chapter...
Nghitumbwa set for explosive WBO Global title showdown
Namibian boxing star Fillipus ‘Energy’ Nghitumbwa is set to face South Africa’s undefeated Mxolisi Zuma in a high-stakes clash for the WBO Global Super Bantamweight title on 9 August at the Windhoek Country Club Resort and Casino. The bout, dubbed the ‘Road to the World Title,’ promises fireworks as both fighters are highly ranked by...
Namibia’s growing drug crisis
OSHAKATI – Namibia’s drug crisis continues to deepen, with over N$160.6 million worth of dagga confiscated by law enforcement between January 2023 and July 2024. According to police data, drugs valued at N$49.3 million were seized in 2023, resulting in 1 641 arrests. This year has already recorded drug seizures worth N$56.7 million, with 1...
Trump tariffs halt salt exports to US …Namibia turns to Africa
WALVIS BAY – Walvis Bay Salt Holdings has strengthened its foot hold in Africa after shifting away from the United States (US) market following fresh tariffs introduced earlier this year by US president Donald Trump. The tariffs brought Namibia’s largest salt producer and exporter to the US to a complete standstill. Walvis Bay Salt Holdings...