ONIIPA – A group of Namibians is traversing the length and breadth of the country. Their mission is to help tell the Namibian story better. At the centre of the initiative is the Namibia Tourism Board (NTB). The group consists of journalists and social media influencers. They are on a cultural tour which stretches from...
Rudolf Gaiseb During its first week of the Supplementary Registration of Voters (SRV), the Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) has registered 19 359 eligible voters in all 121 constituencies and 59 local authorities. The SRV ended on Tuesday. A total of 12 270 voters were moved from one constituency to another in the firstweek. Moreover,...
Namibia and Madagascar have laid the groundwork for a new era of cooperation that promises to boost trade, cultural exchange and investment opportunities between the two nations. This follows International Relations and Cooperation Minister Selma Ashipala-Musavyi’s official visit to Madagascar, where she participated in the Southern African Development Community (SADC) Summit. She used the occasion...
ONGWEDIVA – The construction of the long-awaited maternity ward at Onandjokwe Hospital is nearing completion. This was revealed by Oshikoto regional health director Joshua Nghipangelwa in an interview with New Era. He said the construction commenced in 2016, but it was delayed because of the challenges faced by the contractor. The contractor has refused to...
ONGWEDIVA – A shocking discovery of suspected drought relief food has once again raised questions about the mismanagement of aid meant for vulnerable communities. On Friday, residents stumbled upon buried cans of fish along the gravel road leading to the Gabus Lodge near Otavi in the Otjozondjupa region. The quantity of the food remains unknown. ...
Katima Mulilo – The sudden dissolution of the Katima Mulilo Town Council has sent mixed reactions through the community, drawing sharply contrasting responses from the town’s leadership. Minister of Urban and Rural Development James Sankwasa officially dissolved the council in a notice published in the Government Gazette on 15 August 2025. Citing Section 92(2) of...
Teachers from the Khomas region will gather at the Namibia Football Association (NFA) Technical Centre in Windhoek on Saturday to engage in various sports activities to raise awareness of the emotional stress educators experience. The sports activities form part of Teachers’ Wellbeing Week, which commenced in the Khomas region on Monday, and would create a...
Former Brave Gladiators vice captain and Beauties FC coach Salome Iiyambo will lead her club into battle this weekend as they make their debut at the 2024/2025 TotalEnergies CAF Women’s Championships League Cosafa qualifiers. The tournament marks not only a new chapter for Namibia’s most decorated women’s football club, but also a full-circle moment for...
Auleria Wakudumo ONANGHULO- The partially completed structure housing the anticipated Onanghulo clinic in the Ohangwena region has been deteriorating, with parts of it turning into a termite mound. From the outside, the clinic appears modern and well-built, but shocking damage is visible inside. A door leading to the men’s toilet has been engulfed by termites,...
Namibia’s undefeated boxing sensation Flame ‘Special One’ Nangolo will defend his home turf against Botswana’s rising star Steve Bagwasi in a thrilling showdown for the WBO Africa Super Featherweight Title on 13 September at the Roman Catholic Hall in Windhoek. Originally slated to fight Nigeria’s Rilwan Rawal, Nangolo’s path to glory has taken a dramatic...