Lahja Nashuuta OPUWO – Urban and rural development minister James Sankwasa has blocked funds meant for the Kunene Regional Council, demanding the removal of acting chief regional officer George Kamseb. It is a move described by the regional council’s chairperson and Opuwo Urban constituency councillor, Western Muharukua, as unlawful and an attempt to force the...
OTJISERANDU – Namibians from all walks of life thronged the tiny village of Otjiserandu in the Gam district over the weekend to bid farewell to former Otjozondjupa governor and Swapo Member Parliament James Unomasa Uerikua. He was buried yesterday along with his son, Venturo Uaamakuje Uerikua. For the inhabitants of Otjiserandu village and the greater...
Deputy sport minister Dino Ballotti has criticised the state of the Nkurenkuru Youth Sport Complex, saying he is “truly not happy” that athletes are still playing on gravel instead of a grass field. “I’m not happy as I stand here this morning,” Ballotti said on Friday during the handover of materials to 11 Rural Youth...
Pinehas K Pinehas The FNB Women’s Super League showcased a competitive and talented display of women’s football this weekend at the Windhoek Technical High School and Julinho Athletic sports fields in Windhoek. Despite the sport often being underrated, the players proved the high level of competition and development within the league. This highlights the potential...
With an estimated 5 000 jobs expected from the development of Namibia’s offshore oil resources, President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah yesterday hosted Mike Sangster, Vice President of TotalEnergies, at State House. The President pushed for urgent public awareness as the company reported progress on major offshore discoveries expected to transform the country’s economy. The high-level engagement comes...
Rudolf Gaiseb Otniel Hembapu President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah said the unity, camaraderie, patriotism and unwavering solidarity shown by all pockets of society throughout the mourning of former Otjozondjupa governor and Swapo Member of Parliament James Uerikua are an affirmation of his indelible leadership qualities. Speaking at Wednesday’s memorial service in honour of Uerikua and son Venturo...
Zebaldt Ngaruka Three Namibia Premier Football League (NPFL) relegated teams are optimistic of returning to the country’s elite league and promise to do better than before. New Era Sport spoke to the team heads who shed light on the season and the road ahead. Tigers FC chairperson Nelson Akwenye said the team had a poor...
AC Boxing Promotions has announced a WBO Africa Super Featherweight blockbuster fight night set for 30 May 2026 at the Roman Catholic Hall in Windhoek, promising an action-packed evening for local boxing fans. The headline bout will see AC Boxing’s Flame “Special One” Nangolo defend his WBO Africa Super Featherweight title against MTC Nestor Sunshine...
Lissony Njembo Two brothers in Okahandja’s Nau-Aib are continuing their late father’s legacy by running a family welding workshop that has supported them since time immemorial. Gerson and Charles Tjaveondja are co-owners of the workshop previously owned by their late father and later by their late elder brother, a well-known welder, Katjirumendu Tjaveondja. Katjirumendu and...
RUNDU – For most students hailing from marginalised communities, attaining a tertiary qualification has been a distant dream. However, through concerted efforts from the government, parastatals and private entities, many young Namibians in informal settlements and rural villages have broken this ceiling. A case in point are 15 trainees at the Ngato Institute of Science and...