Agriculture minister Inge Zaamwani wants the full dissolution of the beleaguered Agricultural Business Development Agency (AgribusDev) by June 2026. He said the move is long overdue and fully aligns with the ministry’s push for deeper policy coordination and institutional support. The latest directive, which Zaamwani gave during the ministry’s recent 2025/26 Performance Review and Planning...
Auleria Wakudumo Marginalised communities have called for an end to what they describe as continued dehumanisation and marginalisation as they push for dignity and land ownership in Namibia. This was the central message at a workshop held in Windhoek yesterday, where government officials, researchers, activists and San representatives reflected on the historical and present-day realities...
The Namibia National Olympic Committee (NNOC) has reaffirmed its commitment to advancing sport development and aligning with national priorities following a series of high-level international and national engagements. Speaking during a media briefing in Windhoek, NNOC president Ndeulipula Hamutumwa highlighted the outcomes of a recent visit to the International Olympic Committee headquarters in Lausanne, Switzerland. ...
Former Brave Warriors goalkeeper Arnold Subeb has rolled out a goalkeeper development initiative to nurture young talent across Namibia, with training sessions scheduled for weekends at CBS Talents and Jan Mohr Secondary School. The programme will cater for goalkeepers from Under-9 to Under-18 level, focusing on structured, age-appropriate training designed to improve both technical and...
The City of Windhoek is planning a major expansion of its water reclamation capacity to secure long-term supply amid rising demand, climate uncertainty and increasing infrastructure costs. At the centre of the plan is a second Direct Potable Reclamation Plant (DPR2), expected to significantly boost the capital’s ability to recycle wastewater into safe drinking water. ...
Inspector General of the Namibian Police, Joseph Shikongo, has clarified that the recent reshuffle of senior officers is a planned, strategic move to strengthen the police force and improve service delivery nationwide. In an interview with New Era yesterday, Shikongo said the transfers are not driven by punishment or by a reaction to isolated incidents...
FC Ongos Ladies have surged to the summit of the FNB Women’s Super League standings, edging past defending pace-setters Mighty Gunners Ladies in what is shaping up to be a fiercely contested title race. The Windhoek-based side now leads the log with 35 points, just one ahead of Mighty Gunners Ladies, who sit on 34. ...
Defending champions Namibian Correctional Service (NCS) say preparations for the upcoming 2026 MTC Netball Namibia Premier League (NNPL) season are progressing well. The team is focused on maintaining the standards that saw them lift last season’s title. The 2026 NNPL season is set to get underway from 2 to 4 May at the Khomasdal Stadium...
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has called on Namibians to defend and strengthen the country’s democracy. He said the legacy of founding National Assembly Speaker Mose Tjitendero must guide future generations. She was speaking at Heroes Acre on Sunday during the 20th commemoration of Tjitendero’s passing, alongside former president Nangolo Mbumba and other leaders. Nandi-Ndaitwah described Tjitendero...
Adolf Kaure Swapo Party President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has urged party leaders and members to remain guided by the values and principles that have sustained the movement for over six decades. She was speaking to more than 1 000 people during the party’s 66th anniversary celebrations, which also marked the official inauguration of the new Swapo...