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Friday, 24 April 2026
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Adolf Kaure

Also known as: AK · Diogene Ochs · D-Jay · the iconic artist

Sport

CAF awards AFCON title to Morocco, Senegal appeals ruling

The News

The Confederation of African Football stripped Senegal of the 2025 AFCON title and awarded it to Morocco after ruling that Senegal's temporary walk-off during the final—lasting 15–17 minutes when players briefly left the pitch in protest—violated regulations, despite the referee allowing play to resume and reach its natural conclusion with Senegal winning 1–0. Senegal's Football Federation has condemned the decision as "unfair, unprecedented and unacceptable" and announced it will appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport in Lausanne, with Namibian referees and pundits expressing confusion and concern about CAF's neutrality and the precedent of overturning a completed match.

19 March 2026 · New Era →

Thursday 19 March

  1. CAF awards AFCON title to Morocco, Senegal appeals ruling

    The Confederation of African Football stripped Senegal of the 2025 AFCON title and awarded it to Morocco after ruling that Senegal's temporary walk-off during the final—lasting 15–17 minutes when players briefly left the pitch in protest—violated regulations, despite the referee allowing play to resume and reach its natural conclusion with Senegal winning 1–0. Senegal's Football Federation has condemned the decision as "unfair, unprecedented and unacceptable" and announced it will appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport in Lausanne, with Namibian referees and pundits expressing confusion and concern about CAF's neutrality and the precedent of overturning a completed match.

    19 March 2026 · New Era →

Wednesday 18 March

  1. South Korea donates N$61m rice to Namibia for drought relief

    The Republic of South Korea has donated 4,896 tonnes of rice worth N$61 million to Namibia's Office of the Prime Minister for drought relief, with Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare highlighting the government's goal of food self-sufficiency and ongoing bilateral collaboration between the two nations.

    18 March 2026 · New Era →

Thursday 12 March

  1. Minister warns councillors against improper governance standards

    Urban and Rural Development Minister James Sankwasa has warned councillors to uphold proper governance standards and settle outstanding local authority bills, or face personal liability and account disconnections. He called on them to prioritize service delivery over party politics and work collectively for the benefit of residents.

    12 March 2026 · New Era →

Tuesday 10 March

  1. Windhoek council lifts Groot-Aub development moratorium with conditions

    The City of Windhoek Municipal Council has approved interim administrative support and conditional development permissions for residents of Groot-Aub peri-urban area, nearly eight years after a 2018 moratorium blocked construction and administrative services. Residents will now be issued residency confirmation letters, permitted to build permanent and semi-permanent structures subject to regulations, and farmers can register livestock and access agricultural services.

    10 March 2026 · New Era →

Friday 6 March

  1. Media veteran Ilke Platt on PR innovation and mentoring

    Multi-award-winning PR consultant and founder of Poiyah Media Consulting Ilke Platt discusses her two-decade media career, the importance of mentoring young graduates, and how the Namibian PR industry must evolve with artificial intelligence and digital platforms while maintaining foundational communication principles.

    6 March 2026 · New Era →

Wednesday 4 March

  1. Namibia submits human rights review, approves research agreements

    Namibia has submitted its draft National Report for the UN's 2026 Universal Periodic Review of human rights records. Cabinet also approved cooperation agreements with Malta on research and innovation, and with Hungary on a scholarship programme offering up to ten scholarships per year to Namibian students.

    4 March 2026 · New Era →

Thursday 26 February

  1. Namibia launches Africa's first salmon farming industry

    Namibia is set to pioneer Africa's first salmon farming industry with a N$41 million aquaculture farm at Lüderitz, backed by Norwegian company African Aquaculture Company. The project aims to produce 1,000 tonnes of Atlantic salmon annually in its first phase, scaling to 51,000 tonnes, while creating over 5,000 jobs and positioning Namibia as a leader in sustainable blue economy development.

    26 February 2026 · New Era →

Wednesday 25 February

  1. Unam Alumni Association plans international expansion

    The University of Namibia Alumni Association's new executive committee, led by chairperson Alisa Amupolo, plans to launch international chapters this year with Zambia under consideration, while strengthening local engagement through a Graduate Mentorship Programme, alumni lectures, and modernised digital platforms.

    25 February 2026 · New Era →

Monday 23 February

  1. Nasan nears completion of 52 service stations acquisition

    Local energy company Nasan Energies has reached the final stages of acquiring 52 service stations from Vivo Energy and Engen Namibia, following a Namibia Competition Commission stakeholders' conference in Windhoek. Interested parties have 30 days to submit data before a final decision is made on the transaction, which would make Nasan the third-largest player in Namibia's retail fuel market.

    23 February 2026 · New Era →

Tuesday 17 February

  1. Windhoek partners with WWF to tackle severe water scarcity

    The City of Windhoek has signed a memorandum of understanding with the World Wildlife Fund to develop sustainable solutions for water scarcity, waste management, and biodiversity loss through community engagement and ecosystem restoration. The city faces a severe water crisis requiring up to 70% of demand to be met through reclaimed water and aquifer sources, with residents currently under Category D restrictions including a 15% consumption reduction.

    17 February 2026 · New Era →

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