Iuze Mukube After nearly two months of widespread speculation, Namib Desert Diamonds (Namdia) has given an update on ongoing investigations related to the recent brazen armed robbery at its Windhoek premises in January. In a press statement released yesterday, the company said so far, diamonds valued at N$40.6 million have been recovered out of a...
WALVIS BAY – Namibia has reached a significant milestone in advancing its power generation capacity. President Nangolo Mbumbo on Wednesday inaugurated Nampower’s long-awaited Anixas II Power Station in Walvis Bay. The 54MW dual-fuel power station is designed to enhance the country’s electricity security. It can run on natural gas. Speaking at the official inauguration, Mbumba...
Though his football credentials are sketchy, Charles Siyauya shot to fame as an uncompromising political activist mobilising support for the ruling Swapo in his native Zambezi region since his youth days, until he rose to become the Swapo Party Youth League (SPYL) spokesperson. Born in Schuckmansburg, Kabbe Constituency of Zambezi region on 10 March 1975,...
As the highly anticipated MTC Maris Cup semifinals approach this Saturday in Mariental, the tension is palpable as four determined coaches spoke candidly about their aspirations for the coveted N$1.5 million prize. Bucks Buccaneers’ Woody Jacobs, African Stars’ Benedictus ‘Bennie’ Haoseb, Unam FC’s Robert Nauseb and Young Africans’ Maleagi Ngarizemo spoke to New Era Sports...
The Bank of Namibia (BoN) yesterday unveiled a N$60 commemorative banknote to honour the late president Hage Geingob. The launch of the banknote forms part of the central bank’s proud tradition of issuing high-quality currency that the public and the region trusts and holds in high regard. The BoN decided to issue a N$60 denomination...
Rudolf Gaiseb The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs, Defence and Security has found most correctional facilities and police holding cells across the country in a deteriorated state. This prompted them to recommend urgent reforms and upgrades at these facilities. In their latest report tabled in the National Assembly recently for scrutiny, the committee said...
Legislators Veikko Nekundi and Tjekero Tweya have voiced concerns about the proposed Ombudsman Bill’s definition of human rights, which in the current form could serve a sinister agenda, they claim. Nekundi warned that without an explicit definition aligned with Article 144 of the Namibian Constitution, the bill could be exploited to advocate LGBTQ+ rights, questioning...
KATIMA MULILO – The Zambezi River continues to rise significantly following heavy rainfall over the past few days. As of Monday morning, data from the Namibia Water Corporation (NamWater) showed that the water level of the river stood at 1.67 metres, a substantial increase compared to the 0.82 metres recorded on the same date last...
The topflight women’s football league, FNB Women’s Super League (WSL), will resume this weekend with a number of title-deciding matches lined up for Saturday. The league was temporarily put on hold following the passing of Founding President Sam Nujoma, last month as a mark of respect. This weekend’s fixtures will be played across various venues...
In an effort to expand their presence across different regions and provide financial support to the team, Chula Chula has officially launched a supporters’ club. According to Luis Kateya, who is leading this initiative, the idea took shape last year following the team’s remarkable rise in Namibian football. With Chula Chula establishing itself as a...