Heather Erdmann REHOBOTH- In the low-lying area of Rehoboth – between the town’s famous hot springs and Reho Spa – stands a quiet miracle; a small school that turns natural heat, love, and perseverance into hope for children with disabilities. The Lebensschule in Rehoboth’s Block C is a small centre that continues to restore dignity...
JAC Motors South Africa recently hosted a high-level delegation from JAC Motors International, based in Hefei, Anhui Province, China. The delegation aimed to explore opportunities and develop plans to further expand JAC Motors’ investment in the Southern African market, with a strong focus on advancing growth in the new energy vehicle sector. Operating in Southern...
The latest Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) report shows that Namibia has made commendable progress in lifting more than 694 000 people from high levels of acute food insecurity, with only 456 000 Namibians currently reported to be facing extreme hunger when compared to the 1.15 million people recorded last year. The IPC report, which...
The Motorsport Expo 2025 is all set for tomorrow and Saturday at the Tony Rust Racetrack to provide the public with a fun and adrenaline-filled weekend. The expo comprises five events happening on the outskirts of Windhoek. The Friday events, starting from 17h00, are spinning and drags. On Saturday, the expo kicks of early at...
Kaviveterue Virere Clinical psychologist Shaun Whittaker has condemned the rising cases of fathers raping their own children in Namibia. He described such acts as “national emergencies” and “one of the most disturbing forms of violence imaginable.” In an interview with New Era, Whittaker said there is a total breakdown of morals, trust and humanity when...
SWAKOPMUND – The Popular Democratic Movement (PDM) has lost five more members who opted to contest as independent candidates or join other political parties in the upcoming elections. The members were expelled from the PDM for their intention to contest as independent candidates aginst the party. The current chairperson of the Walvis Bay municipal council,...
Iuze Mukube A local microlending company has dragged the government through the finance ministry to court over the decision to cease payroll deductions on its Payroll Deduction Management System (PDMS) by 30 November. Entrépo Finance instituted an urgent application in the Windhoek High Court claiming that the decision to discontinue deduction codes from being loaded...
Zebaldt Ngaruka GOBABIS – Zedekia Borry Katjiuanjo, the Swapo candidate for the Kalahari constituency in the Omaheke region, promised major development for the constituency if he wins the regional council elections slated for November 2025. The Kalahari constituency has been in the hands of Swapo’s Ignatius Kariseb for the past 15 years. Kariseb is also...
ONGWEDIVA – The northern spokesperson of the Independent Patriots for Change (IPC), Eino Heelu, said the party has fielded 12 candidates who will contest all constituencies of the Ohangwena region during the upcoming regional elections, scheduled to take place on 26 November 2025. Heelu revealed this to New Era yesterday. “We are ready to take...
Sawi Hausiku RUNDU – An investigation into the suspected food poisoning of nearly 125 learners at Maria Mwengere Senior Secondary School has concluded that poor water quality at the hostel was a major contributing factor, alongside multiple other factors. The suspected food poisoning outbreak occurred on 31 August this year, prompting the Ministry of Education,...