The preliminary stages of CAF’s inter-club competitions has concluded, leaving Namibian football hopes resting squarely on the shoulders of just two men, Mamelodi Sundown’s Peter Shalulile and Al Hilal’s Aprocius Petrus. While a stronger Namibian contingent began the continental campaign in both the CAF Champions League and the CAF Confederation Cup, the dust has settled...
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Khomas Nampol aim to bounce back strong in double-header
After a challenging start to their Namibia Premier Football League (NPFL) campaign, Khomas Nampol are gearing up for a crucial weekend that will see them face both Rundu Chiefs and Julinho Sporting in round two and three of the competition. The law enforcement outfit suffered a narrow 0–1 defeat to defending champions African Stars last...
Teachers turn creativity into innovation
Matheus David The Khomas Regional Council Directorate of Education, Innovation, Youth, Sports, Arts, and Culture on Monday started the long-awaited Pre-Primary material development competition. In Khomas region, 27 pre-primary teachers from schools all over the region came together to celebrate creativity, innovation, and hands-on learning. The schools from Circuits 1 through 4 in the Khomas...
NNN: A pioneer in various fields … First Gentleman lauds President’s achievement
First Gentleman, Epaphras Denga Ndaitwah said President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwa’s quest to serve and her distinct ability to inspire others started at a tender young age. Ndaitwah, in an exclusive interview with New Era yesterday ahead of his wife’s birthday today, said Nandi- Ndaitwah had given up a lot to serve the Namibian nation while she...
Nampa earns first clean audit in 10 years
The Namibia Press Agency (Nampa) has received an unqualified audit opinion for the 2023/2024 financial year, marking its first clean audit in a decade. This achievement signifies a major milestone in the agency’s governance and financial management, Nampa board chairperson, Ndeuhala Katonyala-Lewis said on Tuesday. She noted that the clean audit from the Auditor General...
Community pool resources for school’s sake … a school’s journey from thatched shacks to bliss
Auleria Wakudumo Deep in the Okongo constituency of Ohangwena region, the spirit of unity and determination has transformed Tileinge Andima Combined School, formerly known as Shamukweni Combined School from a modest collection of thatched and corrugated iron shelters into a proud, fully furnished community hostel. This transformation, driven by parents, community members, the private sector,...
Shangadi gets bronze in Brazil
Hilma Nalupe Namibian powerlifter Phillipus Shangadi did the country proud when he competed at the World Powerlifting Championship held from 22 to 26 October in Santa Catarina, Brazil, where he delivered a strong performance to finish third overall in his category. Competing among some of the best lifters from across the globe, Shangadi described the...
Brazil steps in for Paraguay at Rugby World Cup qualifiers
World Rugby has announced that Brazil will replace Paraguay in next month’s final qualification tournament for the 2027 Men’s Rugby World Cup, set to take place in Dubai from 8 to 18 November. The decision follows Paraguay’s withdrawal after admitting to fielding an ineligible player during recent play-off matches between the two nations. In a...
NNN takes charge of energy ministry
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, who now also serves as Minister of Industrialisation, Mines and Energy, met with staff and management of the ministry in Windhoek on Monday to introduce herself and set out her expectations for their collective work ahead. The President’s visit began with a closed-door meeting with the ministry’s management team, followed by an...
E-ticketing to be piloted
WALVIS BAY – The Road Safety Council is set to pilot a national e-ticketing project during the current financial year as part of efforts to digitalise Namibia’s traffic law enforcement and improve road safety management. Announcing the plans during the ongoing Annual Road Safety conference in Swakopmund, council chairperson Eliphas !Owos-Ôab said the project will...









