Namibian long-distance runner Alina Armas delivered a powerful performance at the 2025 Durban International Marathon, finishing second in the women’s 42.2 km race on Sunday with a time of 2:32:34 seconds. The race was fiercely contested, with Ethiopia’s Emane Seifu Hayile narrowly claiming victory in 2:31:45 seconds. Zimbabwe’s Fortunate Chidzivo rounded up the podium in...
WALVIS BAY – The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has seized a weighbridge and other assets valued at over N$2 million as part of an ongoing investigation into alleged corrupt practices involving a Roads Authority (RA) official and a private supplier. The alleged corruption, according to a search warrant seen by New Era, took place between December...
WALVIS BAY – Walvis Bay mayor and IPC vice president Trevino Forbes claims political interference within the municipality continues to cripple service delivery in the harbour town. Speaking during a press conference on Saturday, Forbes said it has become increasingly difficult for council to deliver proper services due to what he described as “deliberate sabotage”....
Lahja Nashuuta President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has reaffirmed government’s commitment to safeguarding press freedom in the country. The 2025 World Press Freedom Index stated that Namibia is ranked second in Africa, with South Africa holding the pole position. This is a slight drop for Namibia from its previous position, where the country held the top spot...
WALVIS BAY – Seven people died as a result of vehicle accidents and suicide over the long weekend, while one person is reportedly missing in the Erongo region. A driver has been charged with culpable homicide as well as drunk driving after being involved in an accident that killed five people on the Karibib-Okahandja road....
Defending champions African Stars extended their lead at the top of the Debmarine Premier League table after collecting four points over the weekend, while Rundu-based Cuca Tops remained rooted at the bottom after round 21. Stars edged newly promoted side Blue Boys 2-1 at Vineta Stadium in Swakopmund on Saturday, before drawing 1-1 against Blue...
Coastal outfit Kudus recorded a hard-fought victory in the Namibia Rugby Union league on Saturday as they aim to close the gap on league leaders Wanderers. Kudus were away to Grootfontein in a match the coastal team won 27-33. This win propelled them to second place on the log standings with 24 points from five...
Lahja Nashuuta Inside a classroom at K.W. Von Marees Primary School in Okahandja, two chairs were heartbreakingly left empty. They once belonged to five-year-old Ingrid Maasdorp and six-year-old Roswinds Fabianu, who mysteriously disappeared from the school grounds last week in broad daylight. Both girls were kidnapped, raped and brutally murdered. Their bodies were discovered days...
OSHAKATI – President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has issued a stern call for economic justice and dignity for Namibian workers, warning that a hungry worker cannot be productive, and an unvalued one cannot be a proud citizen. Speaking at the national Workers’ Day commemoration in Oshakati yesterday, the President said the country’s freedom and independence will remain...
OSHAKATI – Nearly 100 people have died from malaria in less than 10 days as Namibia faces one of its deadliest outbreaks in recent years. The sharp surge in deaths has alarmed both government and health officials, with President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah describing the situation as disturbing, and calling for urgent preventive measures. The Ministry of...