Zebaldt Ngaruka The president of the Popular Democratic Movement (PDM), McHenry Venaani, is concerned about the increase in the incidents of stock theft and water scarcity, specifically in the Omaheke region. Venaani said this at a recent PDM rally in Gobabis. He said once elected into power, his government will be committed to addressing these...
Various coaches in the Debmarine Premiership have expressed satisfaction with the league’s start while sharing their goals for the upcoming 2024/25 football season, which roars into life this month. Earlier this month, Debmarine and the Namibia Football Association (NFA) announced that the league would start at the end of this month. The diamond mining company...
The Brave Warriors will play for pride when they face continental giants Cameroon in their second-last 2025 Africa Cup of Nations’ (Afcon) qualifiers clash today at Orlando Stadium in South Africa. The Namibians are coming from back-to-back defeats against Cameroon, Kenya and Zimbabwe, which dashed all prospects for the Warriors to book a place at...
TSUMKWE— Many pensioners of the San community at Tsumkwe live without their national identification documents and social grant cards, which have allegedly been confiscated by local business owners. These unscrupulous businesspeople, who ply the pensioners with alcohol on credit, reportedly seize the pensioners’ entire social grants at pay points. This troubling state of affairs was...
State Advocate Ed Marondedze yesterday applied to acting Windhoek High Court judge Moses Chinhengo to stay the main trial and any further applications by former attorney general and justice minister Edward Sakeus Shanghala until the finalisation of his constitutionality challenge on the judge’s appointment. Shanghala petitioned the Supreme Court after Chinhengo dismissed his application to...
Lahja Nashuuta Namibians living abroad are expected to cast their votes during the special voting exercise scheduled for tomorrow, 13 November 2024, the Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) has announced. Polling stations will open from 07h00 to 21h00 inside the country as well as at Namibian diplomatic missions abroad. ECN chairperson Elsie Nghikembua said the...
The renowned Ombazu and Eraka festival, which celebrates the Ovaherero people’s unique heritage, is set to take place this weekend at Okozonduzu in the Okakarara Constituency. Since 2018, the festival has featured various cultural events such as traditional dances, music, storytelling and food stalls, providing an in-depth understanding of Ovaherero culture. The festival has previously...
Boxing fans in the northern parts of the country are in for a treat as the leading amateur boxing stable MTC Kilimanjaro Boxing Club is set to host another exciting event this month. The event will take place on 23 November at Independence Stadium in Ongwediva, Oshana region. It will feature more than 20 bouts. ...
Zebaldt Ngaruka The man on the horse, better known as a jockey, plays a pivotal role in horse racing sports. Jockeys are skilled athletes who compete in horse-races, guiding and controlling the horses. New Era Sport caught up with some horse riders as they prepare for the Gobabis Summer Derby racing competition, scheduled for 30...
WALVIS BAY – Gaob Justus //Garoeb’s endorsement of Swapo presidential candidate, Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah as the candidate of choice ahead of the national polls, has been met with mixed feelings. //Garoeb endorsed Swapo vice president Nandi-Ndaitwah at the Gaob festival over the weekend. The move stirred mixed reactions among the #Nukoen/Damara community and members of the...