The Namibia Football Association (NFA) has confirmed the reinstatement of Tovey Hoebeb, who resumed his duties as a safety officer following a suspension that began in May. NFA spokesperson Isack Hamata confirmed Hoebeb’s return to work. He however refrained from disclosing details about the disciplinary hearing Hoebeb underwent as well as whether he was suspended...
Lahja Nashuuta Rudolf Gaiseb Windhoek – Close to 8 000 members of Namibia’s uniformed forces and fisheries sector employees yesterday took to the polling booths to cast their votes in this year’s Presidential and National Assembly elections. This special vote allows registered voters who cannot vote at their voting stations on election day (27 November)...
At 31, Jenniffer Kaulinge has albinism – her skin, hair and eyes lack melanin, the pigment that gives skin its colour, and helps protect it from damage by ultraviolet light from the sun. It is a genetic disorder inherited from parents who both carry a faulty gene that prevents the skin from making melanin properly....
Isai Sipunga Pinehas Pinehas A mere mention of Luderitz excites any updated Namibian or tourism aficionados. The massive Waterfront infrastructure, the great scenery and sprawling leafy properties around the coastline are a testament of the town’s vibrancy. Everything is headed towards Luderitz these days: awards, national conferences, international activities. Alas, for the residents of Luderitz,...
Poverty eradication minister Doreen Sioka said malnutrition, food insecurity and inadequate healthcare are pressing issues that disproportionately affect vulnerable populations. The current statistics show a bleak picture, which indicates 4 188 cases of malnutrition in children under five years old, as well as women diagnosed with anaemia in 2023. “Despite our many strengths, there remains...
In a bid to raise liquidity, Trustco Group Holdings Limited this week submitted an application to list its ordinary shares on the Nasdaq Stock Market under the ticker “TRCO.” Trustco submitted the application regarding its proposed direct listing of ordinary shares on Nasdaq, in addition to its current listings on the Namibian Stock Exchange (NSX)...
Namibia’s Brave Warriors put up a valiant fight against top-ranked Cameroon yesterday in a nil-all draw of their Group H African Cup of Nations (Afcon) qualifier at Orlando Stadium in Johannesburg. In a pulsating encounter, the Brave Warriors took control of the game early in the first half, creating numerous scoring chances, was it not...
The Khomas and Omaheke regions have the highest number of shacks in Namibia, with 46.9% of Windhoek residents staying in makeshift dwellings, while a mammoth 46.8% of Omaheke inhabitants currently live in shacks. These figures are contained in the 2023 Population and Housing Census Main Report, which shows that 28.7% of Namibian households live in...
WALVIS BAY – The Henties Bay municipality’s debt-collection contract with RedForce Debt Management cc will remain intact after the High Court of Namibia ruled in favour of the company. In a verdict delivered on Monday afternoon, Judge George Coleman ordered that RedForce’s contract with the Henties Bay Municipality for debt- recovery services remains in effect...
Two years after New Era initially reported about the plight of teachers in the Tsumkwe constituency who are compelled to sleep in tents, their situation has not changed. The teachers continue confronting daily threats and uncertainties, vulnerable to the elements and the hazards associated with residing in makeshift structures outside school premises. For example, one...