Blue Waters has relieved Uerikondjera ‘Mammie’ Kasaona of her duties as head coach, and Steven Damaseb has also stepped down as assistant coach. Kasaona made history as the first female coach in the Namibia Premier League when she was appointed by Blue Waters following her impressive triumph in the 2025 Newspaper Cup with the Kunene...
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has challenged Independent Patriots for Change leader Panduleni Itula to produce empirical evidence linking the first family to Namibia’s upstream oil sector instead of blowing hot air. The president made these averments in a statement late yesterday. It followed Itula’s earlier accusations that Nandi-Ndaitwah misled the nation when she said none of...
RUNDU – Kavango East governor Hamunyera Hambyuka on Monday announced that the central government has officially greenlit a massive N$108 million injection to tackle Rundu’s Tutungeni suburb’s dangerous stormwater and erosion crises. This is in response to the growing sinkholes that have threatened to swallow homes and vital infrastructure in the riverfront town. “We got...
Swapo lawmaker Elifas Dingara has given notice of his resignation from the National Assembly, bringing to a close a parliamentary career spanning over 15 years. Dingara confirmed to New Era that he will officially vacate his seat at the end of the month, insisting the decision was out of his own volition. “I have given...
For thousands of Namibians, the end of the month has become a moment of dread. Rent is climbing, deposits are disputed, and when problems arise, many tenants discover there is little practical protection to fall back on. Now, the government has acknowledged what frustrated renters have long suspected: that Namibia’s rental market is operating without...
The Group C encounter of the COSAFA Women’s Championship between Namibia and Madagascar ended in a 1–0 victory for the Malagasy side at Seshego Stadium in Polokwane, South Africa. Namibia trailed 1–0 at halftime after a tightly contested opening period in which Madagascar looked more composed and purposeful. Their breakthrough came in the 24th minute...
Two Roads Authority (RA) executives were dismissed yesterday following an internal disciplinary process over alleged corruption in a N$16 million tender. The axes landed on Johan Boois, executive officer for transportation, and Richard Milinga, divisional manager for the transport inspectorate. “The RA confirms that due process was followed in accordance with the organisation’s disciplinary procedures...
Teachers in the Kavango East have been informed of a 5% salary increase for the next two financial years. This follows what the Namibia National Teachers’ Union (Nantu) Rundu branch described as the “final resolution” of negotiations with the government. When contacted about the salary talks yesterday, Nantu secretary general Loide Shaanika was dismissive. “What...
Maurice Kambukwe Bravery Kabula Recent statistics show a gradual decline in alcohol consumption in many parts of the world, driven by rising living costs, increased health awareness and shifting social habits. According to the International Wine and Spirits Record (IWSR), the global alcohol volume consumption was projected to decline by 0.4%, revised down from an...
Namibia is exposing itself to potential revenue losses from one of its most valuable mineral resources. Auditor General (AG) Junias Kandjeke has warned of serious weaknesses in how the country’s gold mining royalties and taxes are verified and collected. In a performance audit covering the 2020/21 to 2022/23 financial years, Kandjeke found the then Ministry...