Also known as: AK · Diogene Ochs · D-Jay · the iconic artist
Round 3 of Namibia's National Polio Vaccination Campaign will run from 20 to 23 April, following 90% coverage in Round 2. The health ministry says closing the 10% vaccination gap is critical after poliovirus was detected in sewage samples from Windhoek and Gobabis, signalling active circulation within the country.
14 April 2026 · New Era →
Round 3 of Namibia's National Polio Vaccination Campaign will run from 20 to 23 April, following 90% coverage in Round 2. The health ministry says closing the 10% vaccination gap is critical after poliovirus was detected in sewage samples from Windhoek and Gobabis, signalling active circulation within the country.
14 April 2026 · New Era →
DONLU Africa, a Namibian music streaming platform, has launched DAMP Studio, which allows enrolled artists to earn money from streams in real time and access booking tools and analytics in one place. According to founder Llewellyn Adams, the platform aims to address gaps in infrastructure connecting artists to work and audiences while providing data insights to help musicians make strategic career decisions.
13 April 2026 · New Era →
The Ministry of Education, Innovation, Youth, Sports, Arts, and Culture has sponsored N$400,000 to support the Namibian choir Collective Singers for a singing tour in Canada from 11 to 25 April, representing the country alongside choirs from around the world. Deputy Minister Dino Ballotti said the financial support reflects the government's commitment to investing in talent and enabling Namibian artists to perform on global stages.
10 April 2026 · New Era →
Evangelist and motivational speaker Nick Vujicic, born without arms and legs, will visit Namibia on 22 May for two events hosted by the Alliance of Christian Churches. The day will include a National Prayer Breakfast with leaders and a free public conference at Hage Geingob Stadium featuring gospel artists, aimed at promoting spiritual renewal and inspiring hope among youth and people with disabilities.
10 April 2026 · New Era →
Namibia has begun a six-month feasibility study on sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) under the International Civil Aviation Organisation's ACT-SAF Programme, sponsored by Switzerland. The study will assess Namibia's readiness in policy, feedstock availability, infrastructure, and investment potential to position the country within emerging green aviation value chains.
7 April 2026 · New Era →
The Aris River bridge on the B1 highway between Windhoek and Rehoboth has been reconstructed and reopened after severe damage from heavy rainfall in March 2025 rendered it unsafe. Additionally, Trunk Road 1/5 was upgraded to a dual carriageway for N$17.91 million, restoring critical transport connectivity.
2 April 2026 · New Era →
Community-based natural resource management programmes generated N$109 million for Namibia's economy in 2025, with 87 registered communal conservancies and 48 community forests supporting sustainable rural livelihoods through tourism, conservation hunting, timber and other natural resource enterprises. The programme, which covers about 60.7% of communal land, employs over 2,591 people and has contributed to wildlife recovery including the return of cheetahs, elephants and black rhinos.
1 April 2026 · New Era →
Namib Chilli, a Namibian condiment producer founded in 2020, is expanding internationally with growth of 267% in 2025 and new distributors in Germany while awaiting deals in South Africa, Europe, North America and the UK. The hand-made product, which reached over 1.2 million units sold in the US in 2023, is locally distributed countrywide and the founders recently hosted the second Chilli Festival in Okahandja.
30 March 2026 · New Era →
The Ministry of Urban and Rural Development launched its 2025–2030 strategic plan, anchored on sustainable human settlement, effective governance, and regional development. Minister James Sankwasa urged officials to adopt long-term thinking to support Namibia's industrialisation and align with Vision 2030, warning against short-sighted approaches.
26 March 2026 · New Era →
Namibia's media sector has expanded significantly from a single state broadcaster before independence to today's mix of state, private, and community outlets. While the country maintains strong media freedom protections and has weathered challenges including rising printing costs and the shift to digital publishing, new pressures from AI and ethical standards in online content present ongoing challenges for journalists.
20 March 2026 · New Era →