It was a bittersweet moment for former first lady Monica Geingos as she was conferred with an honorary doctorate from the University of Johannesburg (UJ) this week. It was a dream that her husband, late president Hage Geingob, had long envisioned for her to attain her actual PhD beyond their office terms. She said, “This...
The chairperson of the Khomas Netball League, Dimitri Bitler, said the commencement of the Khomas Netball League season was a resounding success this past weekend, with an overwhelming response from clubs, players and supporters alike. “Almost all registered teams reported for their scheduled matches, demonstrating the commitment and enthusiasm surrounding the new season. The only...
For many footballers, a name is simply an identity. For Elifas Shivute, it represents a legacy that shaped Namibian football history. Today, Vickson ‘Loco’ Shivute is determined to ensure that the famous surname continues to echo across local pitches as he carves his own path in the game. Born in Windhoek, the 26-year-old forward currently...
Joseph Kaula OKANGHUDI – Former president Hifikepunye Pohamba has called on ruling party lawmakers not to discard input merely because it is presented by a member of the opposition. Pohamba made this call during a courtesy visit by information minister Emma Theofelus at his home in Okanghudi in the Ohangwena region. Theofelus engaged the veteran...
Auleria Wakudumo ONDANGWA – The Ondangwa Town Council set the bar high when it successfully raised a remarkable N$885 070 in cash and pledges during the 2026 Ondangwa Trade Fair gala dinner on Saturday. The aim of the gala dinner was to raise funds for the 13th edition of the Ondangwa Trade and Industrial Exhibition...
The need for stronger economic cooperation was among the key challenges highlighted during the 11th session of the Namibia–Russia Intergovernmental Commission on Trade and Economic Cooperation in Windhoek yesterday. This push comes in the face of global uncertainty and growing threats to international peace. Addressing the opening, Namibia’s chief diplomat and international relations and trade...
Rudolf Gaiseb The New Era Publication Corporation (NEPC), in collaboration with the National Commission on Research, Science and Technology (NCRST), on Sunday awarded the winners of the maiden Artificial Intelligence (AI) Innovation Hackathon.The competition is part of the two corporations’ initiatives to give opportunity to young people to use their knowledge and skills to solve...
Action in the Namibia Indoor Hockey League continued last weekend at the Wanderers Sports Grounds and the MTC Dome, with teams competing across the premier, reserve and development divisions. The highlight of the men’s premier league was a thrilling 5-5 draw between Saints 1 and Windhoek Old Boys (WOB). Saints captain Abraham Graham expressed disappointment...
ONGWEDIVA – A 16-year-old Angolan girl was hospitalised at Onandjokwe Hospital after she was allegedly assaulted and forced to work as a domestic worker without pay at Oshiyagaya village in the Onyaanya area of the Oshikoto region. The teenager, originally from Calonga village in Cuvelai in Angola’s Cunene province, was first treated at Onyaanya Health...
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah on Friday met a delegation from the Affirmative Repositioning movement at State House in Windhoek, in what both sides described as a substantive engagement focused on governance, economic development and land delivery. The meeting forms part of the President’s ongoing consultations with political parties. Addressing the visiting delegation, Nandi-Ndaitwah said the engagement...