African Stars Queens fitness coach Kazembire Tjipura says she is overjoyed to guide the team on its fitness journey, drawing on her own experience as a lifelong sportswoman. Coming from a strong sporting background rather than a traditional fitness coaching pathway, Tjipura’s journey began through participation, personal experience, and a deep passion for physical performance....
Iuze Mukube The trial of the Chinese businessman and others, accused of defrauding the finance ministry of over N$3 billion in revenue, commenced with the tendering of their pleas in the Windhoek High Court yesterday. The accused are Namibian national Julius Laurensius and Chinese nationals Huang, Tao Huizhong, Zhihua Gao, Hong Ying Jia, Cao Shuhua,...
Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare has described the late liberation struggle veteran Kanana Hishoono as one of Namibia’s most cherished and celebrated liberation struggle icons. Ngurare conveyed a message of condolences in a statement yesterday. Ngurare said that Hishoono’s legacy will never be forgotten. Hishoono (89) died last week. He is survived by his wife and...
Rudolf Gaiseb Allegations of a potential rift between the official opposition leader in the National Assembly Imms Nashinge and IPC president Panduleni Itula are devoid of any truth and peddled by those preoccupied with sowing division within Namibia’s second-largest political party. This is the position of the Independent Patriots for Change (IPC) and its leaders...
The days of auctioning State land through overpriced bids and regional councillors striking dodgy deals amongst themselves to illegally acquire multiple portions of land at the expense of deprived residents are over. This is if a Monday warning by urban and rural development James Sankwasa – under whose auspices local authorities and regional councils as...
Newly appointed head coach of the Namibia national futsal men’s team, Marcos Antunes, announced the 14-men squad yesterday that will be representing the nation at the CAF African Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2026 qualifiers on 23 and 28 January 2026. Namibia will face Kenya in the first leg of the qualifiers on 23 January at...
Namibian international footballer Willy “Awilo” Stephanus could be on the move again after an impressive spell with Saudi Arabian second division side Hetten FC. Stefanus, who joined Hetten FC in September last year following a standout season with local giants African Stars, where he won the PST NFA Cup, MTC Maris Cup, won the League...
The executive director of the National Planning Commission I-Ben Nashandi has been discharged from hospital and is currently recovering at his home. He confirmed to New Era yesterday that he is doing well after being discharged from hospital on 10 January. He had been admitted to Ongwediva Medi Park after he sustained injuries from gunshots....
Iuze Mukube The injuries suffered by the deceased, Dapeua Helen Onesmus (43), on 16 February 2024 in the district of Windhoek, speak of a frenzy of violence, stated Acting Judge Marilize du Plessis yesterday. She said whether the accused was a peaceful man before and after this incident does not detract from the fact that...
RUNDU – Minister of Urban and Rural Development James Sankwasa yesterday took on local authority and regional councillors who owe monies to municipalities or town councils under their purview. He said this sends a wrong message to residents. “If you do not pay, how do you expect residents to pay?” Sankwasa said. He was addressing...