January 30
Namibia: Poor Sanitation Suspends Rundu Schools
Two Rundu schools, Jafet Haiyambo Senior Primary School (PS) and Hompa Sofia Mundjebwe Kanyetu Junior PS, last Thursday suspended classes due to poor sanitation. Read more »
Namibia: Gobabis Water Woes Persist
Water rationing in Gobabis continues unabated as dam and borehole levels remain critically low, despite the recent rainfalls experienced across the Omaheke region. Read more »
Namibia: Ministry Denies Paying 'Chicco' N$11 Million
The Ministry of Sport, Youth and National Service has denied claims that the government paid N$11 million in rental fees for an unoccupied building. Read more »
Namibia: Namibia Applies N$2.8 Billion From Climate Fund
Namibia has applied to the Climate Investment Fund for financing to support its ambitious plan to develop a large-scale green hydrogen production sector. Read more »
Namibia: Jobless Optimistic Amidst Despair
Yesterday's Labour Force Survey results sent mixed signals across the spectrum, denting the hopes of some, while others believe there is light at the end of a bleak tunnel. Read more »
Congo-Kinshasa: Namibia Calls for End to DRC Conflict
Namibia, through its Ministry of International Relations and Cooperation, has called for an end to violence in eastern DRC, urging the silencing of guns, citing concerns over the… Read more »
January 20
Namibia: Mixed Results for Julinho Athletic Over the Weekend
Julinho Athletic FC faced a weekend of mixed results with a hard-fought victory on Saturday, followed by a disappointing loss the next day in the Debmarine Premier League. Read more »
January 17
Namibia: 'Real Men Do Cry' ...Suicide Among Men Over 80 Percent
Last weekend, a family in Oshipeto village in Omusati had to deal with a double blow after a 31-year-old man took his own life a day before the scheduled burial of his deceased… Read more »
January 16
Africa: Odinga Promises Unity, Wants Guns Silenced
Veteran Kenyan politician Raila Odinga has promised to end wars, unify African countries, and open doors for development if he takes over the reins as African Union Commission… Read more »
January 15
Namibia: Desperate Times in Zambezi ... As Parents Flock to Schools in Search of Placements
The start of the 2025 academic year has seen a surge of parents crowding schools across Katima Mulilo in search of placements for their children, particularly in critical grades… Read more »
Namibia: Zambezi Addressing Mattress Crisis
Education director in Zambezi Alex Sikume has revealed plans to procure around 600 mattresses to alleviate the dire conditions faced by needy learners in the region. Read more »
January 13
Southern Africa: SADC Panel of Elders to Tackle Mozambique Crisis
The Southern African Development Community (SADC) has deployed its Panel of Elders to address the worsening political and security crisis in Mozambique following post-election… Read more »
Namibia: NYC Internal Rift Deepens ... Protestors Shut Down Institution Offices
The fight for legitimacy at the National Youth Council (NYC) continues as the interim board and the board before it, are now engaged in a tussle for dominance. Read more »
Sierra Leone: Sierra Leone Reports First Case of Mpox
Sierra Leone has reported its first confirmed case of Mpox since the world's highest alert level for the potentially deadly viral disease was raised last year. Read more »
Namibia: More Than N$100k Stolen From Maternity Ward
The Oshikoto police have opened a housebreaking case against a 28-year-old security guard after items, worth N$130 579.40, were reportedly stolen at the maternity ward of the… Read more »
Namibia: Travellers Stranded At Okatana Service Station
As the holiday season concludes, the Okatana service station in Oshakati has once again become a focal point of frustration for travellers attempting to return to their respective… Read more »
Africa: Antsino Proud of CHAN Officiating Role ... First Time for Namibian Woman At This Stage
Football referee and former Brave Gladiators player Twanyanyukwa Antsino has made history by being selected by the Confederation of African Football (Caf) to officiate at the… Read more »
January 09
Namibia: 'I Did Not Mean to Kill Her' - Alleged Killer Pleads Not Guilty
Forty-year-old Wenzel Maasdorp, who allegedly killed Delia Weimers-Maasdorp, pleaded not guilty to charges against him before Magistrate Monica Andjaba yesterday. Read more »
Namibia: Expectant Mothers Go to Bed On Empty Stomachs
Expectant mothers at the Onandjokwe District Hospital have expressed frustration during the rainy season. Read more »
Namibia: More Rain Expected - As Flooding Fears Loom Among Homeless Residents
More rain has been predicted to fall over most parts of the country over the next few days. Read more »
Namibia: Namibia Beefs Up Efforts Against Cybercrime
ICT minister Emma Theofelus said Namibia is doing all it can to evade cybersecurity threats. Theofelus told New Era this week that the Cybercrime Bill, which is currently in… Read more »
December 20, 2024
Namibia: Curtain Falls On 2024
December is a time to reflect, celebrate our triumphs and accomplishments, or simply rejoice in the fact that we made it from January to December. As the year ends, we look back on… Read more »
Namibia: Holiday Travellers Split Over Fares, Delays
The festive season has brought mixed feelings among travellers, bus owners, and drivers. While some passengers complain of being overcharged for fares and luggage, drivers argue… Read more »
Namibia: Domestic Economy Maintains Positive Trajectory
The domestic economy maintained a positive growth trajectory during the third quarter of 2024 albeit at a slower pace when compared to the same time last year. According to the… Read more »
Namibia: Protect Children From Drowning ...Increased Fatalities Calls for Swimming Skills
As Namibians head to their festive holiday destinations, many are attracted to the seaside to enjoy times with family and loved ones. Read more »