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WALVIS BAY – The Namibia Airports Company (NAC), under the leadership of CEO Bisey /Uirab, has announced that it will host the State-Owned Enterprises’ (SOE) Games in Swakopmund from 1 to 6 July 2025. The announcement was made on Tuesday during a press briefing at the Namport boardroom, where he highlighted the significance of sports...
President Nangolo Mbumba has urged Namibians to unite in the fight against poverty, emphasising the importance of decent work and social protection as key pillars in improving the lives of all citizens. “I urge all Namibians to play their part in lifting one another. Through unity and collaboration, we can realise a poverty-free Namibia,” he...
Barry Rukoro, the president of a National Unity Democratic Organisation (NUDO) breakaway group, has insisted that his faction’s newly-formed coalition with Swanu will not cripple Nudo. The marriage will also have no bearing on the party’s operations nor will it affect Nudo’s relevance, the former football administrator said. Rukoro provided the surety to his followers...
ONGWEDIVA – Several traditional leaders, church leaders and psychologists have spoken out on the prevalence of rape incidents in Namibia. In most cases, minors, pensioners and men have all become victims of rape at the hands of their guardians, or those who ought to be protecting them. Another strange phenomenon has taken centre-stage. It involves...
Himba mother Jakarisiua Tjiurua said she does not sit idle at home while her children languish in poverty. She has decided to take on the gruelling task of copper stone mining at Ohungumure village near Opuwo. Traditionally seen as men’s work due to its physical demands, mining has become a lifeline for Tjiurua and her...
OUTAPI – As the hot sun beats down relentlessly, a group of vulnerable pregnant and sick women have found solace under the shade of thorn trees which have shedleaves. This is about 400 metres from the Outapi District Hospital in the Omusati region. Among the expecting mothers housed under thorn trees is Selma Malakia from...
Independent Patriots for Change (IPC) spokesperson Imms Nashinge said bureaucratic obstacles and centralised governance continue to undermine the party’s ability to implement much-needed projects. In an exclusive interview with New Era on Friday, he shed light on the challenges faced by the party in local authorities, where it holds significant influence. While the IPC has...
ONANDJOKWE – Expectant mothers currently waiting to deliver at Onandjokwe Intermediate Hospital in Ewalanda have expressed frustration over fellow women who are constantly stealing their belongings. During a visit to Ewalanda last week, the women mentioned that food, clothes, money, and nappies are always stolen. Those who spoke to this publication said even their cell...
Windhoek High Court Acting Judge Petrus Unengu on Monday imposed further custodial sentences on the seven remaining treason accused, ranging from five to 16 years. They were convicted in July on charges of high treason, charges under the Arms and Ammunitions Act, and the Immigration Control Act. The judge sentenced Progress Kenyoka Munuma to an...
For Asmar Kaffer, the new vice chairperson of Young Brazilians FC, football is more than just a game – it’s a platform for transformation. Stepping into her role with passion and purpose Kaffer sees her appointment as a chance to shape the lives of young men far beyond the pitch. “As a youth worker and...