Rudolf Gaiseb Independent Patriots for Change lawmaker Imms Nashinge expressed disdain over Namibia’s understaffed southern border posts, which strain the underpaid immigration officials of the Visa-on-Arrival (VoA) programme, forcing them to perform cashier duties and other roles for which they are not qualified. The immigration ministry reported early this year that the new VoA generated...
Hesron Kapanga Namibian athletes endured a tough campaign at the 2025 World Para Athletics Championships in New Delhi, India, marking the country’s poorest performance in the last four editions of the global competition. The 12th edition of the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) World Para Athletics Championships took place at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium from 27...
Hilma Nalupe Namibian cyclist Olivia Shililifa made history at the MTN Khemani Road Classic 2025 in Eswatini, becoming the first woman to win the 100km race. Racing for CYMOT Racing Team on 27 September, Shililifa powered through the tough terrain with determination and focus, leaving competitors behind and crossing the finish line to claim a...
KATIMA MULILO – Namibia took another bold step towards food security recently as the Namibia Industrial Development Agency (NIDA) officially handed over two storage facilities to the Namibia Correctional Service (NCS) in Ngweze, Katima Mulilo. Natangwe Ithete, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Industries, Mines and Energy, praised the collaboration as a significant step in...
WALVIS BAY – At least 65 families in Uis in the Daures constituency, who rely on small-scale mining, face an uncertain future after the government announced its plan to declare the Brandberg Mountain a heritage site. The group told New Era yesterday that they were removed on Wednesday while digging for semi-precious stones on a...
Lahja Nashuuta The Mariental Municipality has waived more than N$1.3 million in debts owed by senior citizens, providing much-needed financial relief to the town’s elderly residents. The decision follows a council resolution adopted during a regular meeting on 1 September, where councillors agreed to forgive debts for registered pensioners who have had difficulty paying their...
Lahja Nashuuta The killer/s of five-year-old Ingrid Maasdorp and her classmate Roslin Fabian remain at large as the police await the release of crucial DNA results from the laboratory. Five-year-old Maasdorp was murdered in Okahandja on 20 March. Her body was discovered the next day in a tunnel near a bridge in the Veddersdal area...
Impalila Island – On a small island embraced by the mighty Zambezi and Chobe rivers, Impalila Combined School stands as a beacon of hope for hundreds of learners. Nestled in the far eastern tip of Namibia, the school’s story is one of resilience, community spirit, and the unyielding pursuit of education — even against the...
After 23 thrilling rounds of action, the curtain came down on the 2025 MTC Netball Namibia Premier League on Saturday at the Khomasdal Stadium courts, with the Namibian Correctional Service (NCS) once again emerging the champions. The defending champions lived up to expectations, showcasing their dominance and consistency throughout the season to successfully retain their...
Tigers Football Club has officially appointed Brian Isaacs as head coach ahead of the 2025/26 football season. In a statement, the club confirmed its full technical team, which will steer the squad into the new campaign. At the helm is Isaacs, one of the most decorated coaches in Namibian league history, credited with guiding Tigers...