February 05
Namibia: Constitutional Provisions Smoothen Succession
AS the nation struggles to come to terms with the sudden loss of its third president, Hage Geingob, who died in the early hours of yesterday morning, most Namibians had questions… Read more »
Namibia: President Mbumba to Continue Geingob's Legacy
Namibia has a new president. Read more »
Namibia: Drought Relief Assistance in Full Swing
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Namibia: Namibia Mourns President Hage Geingob
The nation was plunged into mourning yesterday following the announcement of the death of President Hage Geingob, Namibia's third democratically-elected leader. Read more »
Namibia: Geingob Lauded for Favourable Business Relations ...Hailed for Focus On Economic Progress
"HE will be remembered for his generosity...He was a humble man... He was accessible to all Namibians...He could strike up a conversation with anyone". Read more »
Namibia: Nigerian Minister Denies Namibian Corruption Links
Nigeria's former foreign affairs minister Geoffrey Onyema has strongly denied damning allegations of corruption and embezzlement of funds at the Namibian and Jamaican High… Read more »
Namibia: Oshikoto Mourns President Geingob
Oshikoto governor Penda ya Ndakolo has expressed condolences to former First Lady Monica Geingos, the children, family, close friends and the entire country following the death of… Read more »
Namibia: Nac Records N$19 Million Profit for 2022/2023
The Namibia Airports Company (NAC) recorded a profit of N$19 million for the 2022/2023 financial year. This was revealed during the NAC's recent AGM, where the Annual Financial… Read more »
Namibia: Sanlam Makes N$6.5 Billion Bid for Assupol
Sanlam last week proposed to buy its smaller competitor, Assupol Holdings Limited, for around N$6.5 billion. Sanlam has officially stated its intention to acquire 100% of the… Read more »
Namibia: Rehoboth Town Council Anticipating Economic Boost After Reho Spa Transfer
Namibia Wildlife Resorts (NWR) and the Rehoboth Town Council (RTC) are currently addressing outstanding matters concerning the transfer of Reho Spa, one of which involves… Read more »
February 04
Namibia: Namibia's President Hage Geingob Has Died
Namibian President Hage Gottfried Geingob has died at 00h04 on Sunday in a Windhoek hospital. He was 82. Read more »
January 31
Namibia: President Geingob's Transparency Helps Break Stigma Around Men's Health
When the Presidency issued a press release two weeks ago regarding President Hage Geingob being diagnosed with "cancerous cells", it sent shockwaves amongst citizens, the media and… Read more »
Namibia: Anti-Graft Body, Taiex Host Anti-Corruption Workshop
The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) is hosting an anti-corruption framework workshop this week in partnership with the Technical Assistance and Information Exchange (TAIEX)… Read more »
Namibia: Americans' Leave to Appeal Delayed
The appeal of two American citizens convicted and sentenced for the murder of Andrè Heckmair in January 2011, has hit a stumble. Read more »
Namibia: Katima Mulilo Without Water for Days
Katima Mulilo has been without potable water since Monday due to a burst water pipe. Read more »
Namibia: Alleged Child Killer to Apply for Bail
Riddick Ricky Narib, who is accused of the murder of his stepson Wilfred Dantani Eiseb, is expected to seek bail this week in the Walvis Bay Magistrate's Court. Read more »
Namibia: Okakarara Primary Classrooms Declared Uninhabitable
Following a detailed building inspection by the regional education directorate of Otjozondjupa, over seven classrooms of the Okakarara Primary School were declared unsafe and… Read more »
Namibia: NIMT Killer Ready for Trial Conclusion
Ernst Lichtenstrasser, the man who shot two people at the Namibian Institute of Mining and Technology (NIMT)'s entrance in 2019 in cold blood, is ready to proceed with the last… Read more »
January 29
Namibia: Rental Index Remains Resilient
The domestic rental market has defied the weak consumer environment, remaining resilient during the first three quarters of 2023. This is as economic analysts expect inflation to… Read more »
Namibia: New Hearing Dates, Lawyer for Skip Murder Accused
Three Zimbabwean nationals will go on trial for the murder of a nine-year-old girl in June this year, it was announced in the Windhoek High Court last week. Read more »
Namibia: Govt Hell-Bent On Achieving Digital Future
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Namibia: Tragic Accident Claims Seven Lives
Seven people tragically died after being involved in a car accident on Friday at about 12h00 at Okashandja village outside Ondangwa in the Oshana region. Read more »
Namibia: Swakopmund Donates Plots to DRC Residents
Over 300 families from Swakopmund residing in the Democratic Resettlement Community (DRC proper) will benefit from erven which were serviced by the municipality through funds… Read more »
January 09
Namibia: Namibia Seeks to Explore Vegetable Oil Production
Namibia is looking to cut down on the growing import bill of vegetable oils, especially for the most commonly-consumed oils such as sunflower oil, palm oil, soybean oil, olive oil… Read more »
December 22, 2023
Namibia: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly of 2023
As we bid farewell to 2023, New Era Sport invites you, our valued reader, on a nostalgic journey, revisiting the highs, lows and challenges within the local sports community.… Read more »