Hilma Nalupe Joel Angula, one of the men accused in the high-profile Namdia diamond heist, has denied ever possessing stolen diamonds. Appearing in the Katutura Magistrate’s Court on Tuesday, Angula pleaded not guilty to all charges, insisting in his plea explanation that he never held rough or uncut diamonds and did not contravene the law...
KAOKO-OTAVI – The Kaoko-Otavi Correctional Facility is like no other. Unlike any other correctional facility, it is designed to improve lives through farming, skills training and rehabilitation. The facility is billed a rehabilitation centre for low-risk offenders. However, that arm is not functional yet as the kitchen and other support facilities are yet to be...
The Presidency has started nationwide consultations on a draft policy that could shape how ordinary citizens benefit from the country’s new oil and gas industry. On Monday, the Presidency’s Upstream Petroleum Unit held its first community meeting in Lüderitz, where residents, local businesses, and leaders gathered to discuss the draft National Upstream Local Content Policy. ...
Lahja Nashuuta MARIENTAL – Thousands of mourners, including President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, filled the Mariental Stadium yesterday afternoon for the national memorial service in honour of the 16 people who lost their lives in last week’s tragic road accident, about 10 kilometres outside the town, in Hardap region. The victims were 12 Namibian Correctional Service officers,...
Namibia’s national netball team, the Desert Jewels is making waves on the international stage, climbing three spots in the latest World Netball (WN) World Rankings to secure 15th position, their highest placement yet. The latest rankings, released by WN and reflecting matches played between 1 June and 1 September, saw Namibia leap from 18th to...
Namibian international Willy ‘Awillo’ Stephanus has taken a major step in his football journey, signing with Saudi Arabian second division side Hetten FC after a standout stint with African Stars. The prolific midfielder leaves behind a decorated legacy in the Namibia Premier Football League (NPFL), where he clinched consecutive golden boot awards: netting 20 goals...
From the courts of Windhoek, a young Rebekka Goagoses once stood barefoot, shouting orders and orchestrating plays among schoolmates. Fast forward to 2025, and she now stands at the helm of Africa Netball since April, a continental sports body representing over 20 countries, proving that dreams rooted in hard work can grow into legacies of...
Auleria Wakudumo Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare has applauded the leadership of !Nknongo Community College for providing access to education for marginalised youth. !Nknongo Community College in Okongo, together with its sister institution, the Skills and Technical Education Academy (HSTEA) in Ongula yaNetanga village in the Ohangwena region, are among Namibia’s first academic institutions to focus...
Lawmaker Tobie Aupindi has warned that Namibia cannot afford to keep investors in a limbo while taking forever to make timeous and conclusive decisions that would result in job creation and economic growth. He was expressing frustration with the slow progress around determining the fate of Russian mining giant Uranium One, whose planned operations remain...
WALVIS BAY – The family of Sergeant Eustance Simasiku Matongo, who was killed last Wednesday, says they are lost without him. For them, his role extended far beyond that of a provider. They described him as their shield, guide, and father figure, filling the void left by the deaths of their parents. New Era visited...