President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has reaffirmed her government’s commitment to developing sports infrastructure in Namibia, with a focus on football. She made these remarks at the Brave Warriors fundraising gala dinner held on Saturday in Windhoek. During her speech, Nandi-Ndaitwah reflected on the recent launch of the Sixth National Development Plan (NDP6). She described the plan...
Auleria Wakudumo The wave of violent protests, sparked by the removal of fuel subsidies in Angola, has left many Namibian informal traders stranded and unable to fulfil orders. This has caused fear, as possible business closures loom, coupled with growing frustration by small traders in Angola and Namibia. Traders who travelled to Luanda to collect...
Auleria Wakudumo ONGWEDIVA – Long before the sun rises over Ongwediva’s dusty streets, Erastus Medusalem (61) is already on his feet, walking among thorn trees to collect seed pods to sell by the roadside. For him, it is not just about the extra cash but survival, restoring dignity and providing for his loved ones. Medusalem...
WALVIS BAY – A group of approximately 50 people, evicted from a privately owned plot in Walvis Bay last week, say their cries for help have fallen on deaf ears despite seeking assistance from the municipality since 2020. Their makeshift homes were demolished by the messenger of the court last Wednesday after the landowner, a...
Auleria Wakudumo The Namibian government and the European Union (EU) have officially launched the Etunda Feedlot, valued at approximately N$78.9 million. This key agricultural development, located at the Etunda Irrigation Scheme near Ruacana in the Omusati region, aims to boost productivity, increase market access and improve income for farmers in the Northern Communal Areas (NCAs). ...
Hilma Nalupe Kleopas Petrus, a 32-year-old motivational speaker and advocate for the visually impaired, is preparing to walk 77 kilometres from Okahandja to the Office of the Prime Minister in Windhoek on 5 September 2025. This is Petrus’ quest to raise awareness about the challenges faced by persons with disabilities and survivors of gender-based violence...
TSUMEB – Retired artisan and technical instructor Roelf van Wyk, who taught at the Namibia Institute of Mining and Technology (NIMT) for over 30 years, has criticised Namibia’s failure to support artisans beyond basic training. He said the country is not equipping them to become job creators. In an interview last month in Tsumeb, the...
Lahja Nashuuta Have you ever wondered what the Namibian government owns andwhere? At the onset, the Government of the Republic of Namibia owns immovable assets with a combined value of N$47.4 billion, which this publication can confirm. In this article, New Era exclusively breaks down the government’s asset register, infrastructural gaps, challenges, and sharp inequalities...
Namibian international Aprocius Petrus has officially completed a move to Sudanese champions Al Hilal, leaving South African side Cape Town City following their unexpected relegation. The 26-year-old defender has signed a four-year contract with the Khartoum-based giants, marking a new chapter in his professional career. “Thank you for everything. I am leaving with a full...
Hesron Kapanga Namibia Cycling Federation (NCF) president Tauko Shilongo said this year’s Tour de Windhoek will, for the first time, see female cyclists earning International Cycling Union (UCI) ranking points. Namibia’s premier international cycling event, the Tour de Windhoek, which features five stages, sees Namibia’s top riders competing against the best from neighbouring countries in...