November 01, 2023
Namibia: FAO Supports Namibia's Water Security Efforts #AfricaClimateHope
The Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) is committed to supporting Namibia in its efforts to improve water security. Read more »
Namibia: Ongos Valley Refuses to Budge On Solar Power
The massive Ongos Valley housing development on the northern outskirts of Windhoek has reaffirmed its intention to generate some of its own electricity using renewable solar… Read more »
October 30, 2023
Namibia: National Council Lacks Female Representation
Minister of Gender Equality, Poverty Eradication and Social Welfare Doreen Sioka said tackling the under-representation of women in the National Council continues to be an ongoing… Read more »
Namibia: Doëseb Touched the Hearts of Many
President Hage Geingob led tributes to fallen Axali Doëseb, a Namibian artist, conductor, and composer, who was instrumental in the composition of our national anthem,… Read more »
Namibia: 'Stampede' for Buffalo Meat in Zambezi
Hordes of Zambezi residents flocked to Kabulabula in the Kabbe South constituency of the Zambezi region on Friday morning to get a share of buffalo meat. This is after about 117… Read more »
October 26, 2023
Namibia: Challenges Threaten EU-Namibia Partnership - Deputy PM NNN
Trade and investment have become critically important for Namibia's economic growth, employment creation, poverty reduction and narrowing income inequality. These factors need to… Read more »
October 25, 2023
Namibia: No More Raw Minerals Exports, Aim is to Boost Domestic Industrialisation Efforts - Geingob
President Hage Geingob yesterday told the world that Namibia will no longer export unprocessed mineral products. Read more »
Namibia: Green Hydrogen Holds Enormous Labour Potential - Ippr
Green hydrogen (GH) could hold the most industrial potential to foster a meaningful structural transformation of Namibia's economic base. To optimise labour prospects for ordinary… Read more »
October 19, 2023
Namibia: Katjavivi Pays Tribute to Ahtisaari
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Namibia: Etosha to Restart Operations Soon
Etosha Fishing employees will be returning to work on 30 October after the company yesterday announced the resumption of operations to process the relief quota allocated to them by… Read more »
October 16, 2023
Namibia: Namibia, SA Share Vision for Peace
President Hage Geingob and his South African counterpart Cyril Ramaphosa have emphasised the importance of nurturing the warm and enduring bilateral relations between their two… Read more »
September 29, 2023
Namibia: Judiciary Mum On Transparency
Responding to New Era's questions by way of a media release, the Judicial Service Commission explained its decision to assign the Fishrot corruption trial to Zimbabwean-born judge… Read more »
September 28, 2023
Namibia: The Namibian Rubbishes Sexual Abuse Claims
The Namibian newspaper has denied claims that it has become fertile ground for sexual abuse and exploitation of interns and junior reporters. Read more »
September 27, 2023
Namibia: Namibia, Uruguay Braced for World Cup 'Final' ...As End of 2023 Journey Beckons
Rugby World Cup minnows Namibia and Uruguay clash in Lyon today in their own personal 'final', where the winner takes home the glory and the loser faces four years of frustration. Read more »
Namibia: Same-Sex Marriage's Fate in President Geingob's Hands
Swapo legislator Jerry Ekandjo's private member's bill, which deals with changes to the Marriage Act, including the prohibition of same-sex marriages and any acknowledgment of such… Read more »
September 26, 2023
Namibia: Uproar Over Geingob's Genocide Remarks
Traditional leaders and political actors have come out guns blazing, expressing dissatisfaction with President Hage Geingob over his recent utterances on the genocide issue. Read more »
September 25, 2023
Namibia: Census 2023 - Play Your Part, Get Counted
The 2023 Population & Housing Census enumeration officially starts today and will conclude on 3 November. The census enumeration is where all households and dwelling units are… Read more »
Namibia: Desperate Farmers Let Livestock Graze On Dumpsites
Desperate farmers who are unable to afford feed, particularly those who live on the outskirts of towns in northern Namibia, are now depending on dumpsites. Read more »
September 22, 2023
Namibia: Namibian Volleyball Team Withdraws Due to Financial Constraints
In a surprising turn of events, the Namibian Volleyball Federation (NVF) announced the withdrawal of the senior national volleyball team from the highly-anticipated 2023 Zone 6… Read more »
September 21, 2023
Namibia: Fishrot Accused Continues Property Fight
Fishrot's self-proclaimed "paymaster" and lawyer Maren de Klerk re-filed his application, where he is fighting against the seizure of his money and that of his law firm by the… Read more »
September 04, 2023
Namibia: Trans-Kalahari Boosts Regional Development
Works and Transport Minister John Mutorwa has said the erection of the Trans Kalahari Corridor Secretariat offices in Windhoek aims to facilitate trade and propel the development… Read more »
South Africa: Electricity Crisis Could Cost ANC Election
South Africa's electricity minister, Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, is alive to weaponisation of the country's energy crisis against the ruling African National Congress. Read more »
Namibia: German Billionaire Targets Namibian Beef
The owner of international food-processing company Tönnies Holding ApS & Co plans to open a company in Namibia specialising in the slaughtering, butchering, processing and… Read more »
August 28, 2023
Namibia: Cuban President Visiting Windhoek Pays Tribute to Namibia's Liberation Struggle
Namibia has become a beacon of peace and harmony that has illuminated the region and the world since gaining independence in 1990, Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel has said. Read more »
August 14, 2023
Namibia: Oshakati Psychiatric Ward Overcrowded
The Oshakati Intermedi ate Hospital's management is pleading for an independent psychiatric unit in order to address mental illness crowdedness.The head and psychiatric specialist… Read more »