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Friday, 24 April 2026
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City Boys captain Mbaire's rise from street football to leadership

The News

Usuta Mbaire, City Boys FC captain, traces his football journey from street games in Okuryangava through Fortis Football Academy to leading his team to second-division promotion and now competing in the first division. A central midfielder who credits his mother's support, faith, and a return from setbacks in South Africa with shaping his character, Mbaire emphasizes patience and continuous improvement as keys to his career.

9 April 2026 · New Era →

Thursday 9 April

  1. City Boys captain Mbaire's rise from street football to leadership

    Usuta Mbaire, City Boys FC captain, traces his football journey from street games in Okuryangava through Fortis Football Academy to leading his team to second-division promotion and now competing in the first division. A central midfielder who credits his mother's support, faith, and a return from setbacks in South Africa with shaping his character, Mbaire emphasizes patience and continuous improvement as keys to his career.

    9 April 2026 · New Era →

Thursday 2 April

  1. NTA urges employers to claim training grants by May 5

    The Namibia Training Authority has reminded employers to submit their Employer Training Grant claims before the 5 May 2026 deadline, allowing them to recover up to 50% of levies paid for training that aligns with national skills development priorities. Unclaimed funds will be redirected to priority training initiatives, and late submissions will result in forfeiture.

    2 April 2026 · New Era →

Wednesday 1 April

  1. Government launches WIL policy amid unpaid internship debate

    Namibia has launched the National Work Integrated Learning Policy 2025–2030 to address youth unemployment and the education-industry skills gap, with Prime Minister Ngurare emphasising the need for practical implementation and employer collaboration. However, the policy launch comes as unpaid internships remain widespread in the country, creating both opportunities for experience and risks of exploitation, particularly for financially vulnerable students who cannot afford to work without compensation.

    1 April 2026 · New Era →

Tuesday 31 March

  1. Violent crimes spike across Namibia over weekend

    Murder, attempted murder, hit-and-run incidents, housebreakings, and drug-related offenses led recorded cases nationwide over the weekend, with deaths reported in Katutura, Tsandi, Mombela, Keetmanshoop, and multiple drowning incidents across regions.

    31 March 2026 · New Era →

Wednesday 25 March

  1. Mortuary attendants offer dignity, care in essential role

    Mortuary attendants work 24-hour shifts to receive, store and prepare bodies for family identification while maintaining professional standards and supporting grieving families. Despite stigma, the role requires strong character and on-the-job experience to handle the emotional demands and ensure respectful care at the end of life.

    25 March 2026 · New Era →

Wednesday 18 March

  1. NUST dismisses student complaints of unfair EMC programme treatment

    The Namibia University of Science and Technology has rejected allegations of favouritism in its Emergency Medical Care programme, stating that all student appeals regarding academic outcomes are assessed individually on merit and in line with university policies. NUST also addressed student concerns about programme length, equipment quality, and make-up assessment opportunities, saying all decisions are guided by institutional regulations applied equally to all students.

    18 March 2026 · New Era →

Tuesday 17 March

  1. Weekend crime roundup: arrests and deaths across Namibia

    Police arrested multiple suspects over the weekend for drug possession, housebreaking, attempted murder, rape, and attempted robbery. Two deaths occurred in separate road incidents, and two suicides were reported in different locations.

    17 March 2026 · New Era →

Friday 13 March

  1. Ministry confirms no unclaimed bodies in state mortuaries

    The Ministry of Health and Social Services has confirmed that there are currently no unclaimed bodies in state mortuaries across Namibia, with all bodies either claimed or within legally required holding periods. This marks a turnaround from 2023, when Windhoek Central Hospital mortuary held over 200 unclaimed bodies, including infants and unidentified adults.

    13 March 2026 · New Era →

Tuesday 10 March

  1. Robberies top Namibian police weekend crime report

    Robberies were the most frequently reported crimes in Namibia during the weekend of 6–8 March, with incidents recorded across Windhoek and other regions. The police report also documented suicides, rape cases, drug-related offences, stock theft, housebreaking and other crimes across several areas.

    10 March 2026 · New Era →

Friday 6 March

  1. TVET sector launches 2026 academic year with 13,512 trainees

    Namibia's Technical and Vocational Education and Training sector opened its 2026 academic calendar with record enrolment of 13,512 trainees, 55% of whom are female. NTA CEO and government officials emphasised TVET's role in economic diversification, youth employability, and industrialisation, with 71 registered training providers now operating across the country.

    6 March 2026 · New Era →

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