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...
Auleria Wakudumo Okongo constituency has set a shining example of how communities can turn vision into reality by answering the President’s call for Namibians to embrace agriculture. With fertile soil and large cattle numbers, the constituency has revived long forgotten projects and created new initiatives that are producing food, generating income and empowering local communities....
ONKAANKA-The raging wildfire that started early last week in the Omusati region and spread to parts of Oshana and Oshikoto has forced wild animals to flee from conservancies and nearby cattle posts, posing a serious threat to human beings they meet. The massive blaze, which continues to destroy grazing areas and trees, has created panic...
Officials from Namibia and Botswana will meet in Windhoek this week to strengthen ties through the Bi-National Commission (BNC). The summit, co-chaired by Presidents Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah and Duma Gideon Boko on 10 October, is expected to deliver new agreements that could shape the future of cross-border cooperation. The Namibian Presidency announced the summit in a...
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...
Refurbishment work at the dilapidated Sam Nujoma Stadium officially commenced yesterday after the City of Windhoek (CoW) handed over the facility to contractors, New Succes Investment. According to City engineer Puumue Kustaa, the renovation will take about a year to complete and is expected to cost N$13 million. The project, fully funded by the CoW,...